Nira McLaughlin

Psychologist

“I use Evidence-Based Therapy, emphasizing a scientific approach to behavioral experiences. This involves combining clinical skills with available research to meet your individual needs. The main modalities I work with are Cognitive-Behavioural (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and I strive to create an individualized judgement-free space.”

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About Me

I'm Nira McLaughlin, a Licensed Psychologist (C-32726) with a Master's in Cognitive Neuroscience of Language. Welcome to this space for change, healing and support! If you're reading this, it's likely that you're looking for a positive change in some area of your life. Maybe you want to improve a specific aspect, calm your mind, organize your thoughts, or simply work on your overall well-being. My practice is a safe place where you can express yourself without fear and find understanding, analysis, and evidence-based solutions. I specialize in helping people who are experiencing anxiety, stress, and mood disorders, as well as narcissistic abuse or relationships marked by coercive control (including high-control groups or "cults"). I provide sessions in both Spanish and native English, respecting the linguistic and cultural needs of each individual. If you've made it this far, you've already taken a very important step. I invite you to book a session, an hour dedicated to you and what truly matters to you.

Approach

I use Evidence-Based Therapy, emphasizing a scientific approach to behavioral experiences. This involves combining clinical skills with available research to meet your individual needs. The main modalities I work with are Cognitive-Behavioural (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and I strive to create an individualized judgement-free space.

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Basic Information

Tarragona, Spain

In-person & Online

Services

In addition to psychotherapy, I offer counseling and psychological assessment services.

Services Offered:

Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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Health Psychology
A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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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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ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
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Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

Works With:

Adults
Elderly
Individuals
Adolescents
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.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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