Mariana

Ms Mariana Amat, MSc

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

“My work is grounded in the understanding of the bodymind as a unified system—one that deserves care, exploration, and reverence in all its aspects. I guide clients toward greater self-understanding by helping them integrate all parts of their personality, fostering a more compassionate, less judgmental approach to life.”

About Me

I’m a dedicated Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a contemporary and holistic approach. I bring a background in behavioural research and UX from the corporate sector to my full-time private practice. Originally from Argentina and now based in Spain, I am fluent in both Spanish and English, having worked for several years with clients and teams across the US and globally, using English as my primary working language.

Approach

I work with the expat community, offering culturally sensitive support to those adapting to life away from home. I help multicultural couples deepen their connection, strengthen their relationship, and build intimacy by creating a safe environment where they can express themselves openly and honestly. I also support parents throughout the emotional journey of parenthood—from pregnancy and the postpartum period to the everyday challenges of raising a child. I provide a safe, compassionate space for those adjusting to life as parents, coping with postpartum depression or anxiety, or navigating unexpected experiences.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

- Couples - Individuals (adults) - Relationships - Healing, Trauma & Recovery - Living abroad - Sexuality & Identity - Self-Exploration & Growth - Anxiety & Emotional Regulation - Clinical Supervision - Grief, Loss & Life Changes

Services Offered:

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Health Psychology

    A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Integrative Psychotherapy

    An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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  • Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Somatic Psychotherapy

    A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.

  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Gender Identity & Self-Image

    A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.

  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Guilt or Forgiveness

    Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulty forgiving oneself or others that weigh on emotional well-being and relationships.

  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Science in Health Psychology

Universidad de Buenos Aires

Year: 2015

Licenciatura en Psicología

Ministry of Education Accredited University

Year: 2015

Postgraduate Certificate

Universidad de Buenos Aires

Year: 2018

Service Areas

My practice

In-person & Online

Sant Martí

Barcelona, Catalunya 08018

Spain

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Sant Martí, Barcelona, España