Shai Shinar
Integrative Psychotherapist
Available for new clients
I help expats navigate life challenges and move towards their goals. I´m dedicated to nurturing a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore sensitive topics, and enhance positive change through a holistic approach.
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About me
🌳About me
I genuinely feel honoured to accompany people on their life journeys. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space for self-exploration and growth, helping others feel more capable of managing both their inner and external worlds, and to hold onto a sense of hope even during the more difficult times.
I was born in Israel and have lived in both England and Spain, so I understand the complexity of moving countries. As a therapist, I’ve also worked with many expats as they navigate these transitions.
I see myself as continually learning and developing—both as an individual, a mother, an expat, and a psychotherapist—through my own therapy, personal practice, formal studies, and professional supervision.
🧑🧑🧒 Who do I meet with?
Adults, young people and adolescents (online and In-person) and children (only in-person).
I have experience in supporting individuals through a range of difficulties —such as trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, OCD, phobias, low self-esteem, and depression.
I also provide focused support for women during the perinatal period, including sessions to process birth experiences.
🛋️Where do we meet?
Online/ Barcelona city central (currently mornings, middays) / Sant Cugat del Vallès (Mornings-evenings).
📞You´re welcome to contact me with any questions and see if we could be a good fit for working together ( I offer a free 15-minutes consultation call).
You can also check out my website: www.shaishinar.com.
I genuinely feel honoured to accompany people on their life journeys. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space for self-exploration and growth, helping others feel more capable of managing both their inner and external worlds, and to hold onto a sense of hope even during the more difficult times.
I was born in Israel and have lived in both England and Spain, so I understand the complexity of moving countries. As a therapist, I’ve also worked with many expats as they navigate these transitions.
I see myself as continually learning and developing—both as an individual, a mother, an expat, and a psychotherapist—through my own therapy, personal practice, formal studies, and professional supervision.
🧑🧑🧒 Who do I meet with?
Adults, young people and adolescents (online and In-person) and children (only in-person).
I have experience in supporting individuals through a range of difficulties —such as trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, OCD, phobias, low self-esteem, and depression.
I also provide focused support for women during the perinatal period, including sessions to process birth experiences.
🛋️Where do we meet?
Online/ Barcelona city central (currently mornings, middays) / Sant Cugat del Vallès (Mornings-evenings).
📞You´re welcome to contact me with any questions and see if we could be a good fit for working together ( I offer a free 15-minutes consultation call).
You can also check out my website: www.shaishinar.com.
I speak:
EnglishHebrew
Location:
08002 Barcelona, Spain
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Approach
Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Integrative therapy Recommended for those who prefer a flexible approach that combines different therapies to meet their unique needs.
🧩 I provide an integrative approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (including third-wave models like ACT) and Psychodynamic Therapy. I also use tools from EMDR Therapy, Art therapy, and Birth-Oriented Therapy.
I view each person holistically and adapt the therapeutic process to their individual needs and personal pace. While sessions primarily involve verbal conversation, they may also incorporate mindfulness and breathing exercises, as well as creative expression (if appropriate).
🤲 I view therapy as a collaborative journey in which both you and I are committed to helping you achieve your mental and life goals. I believe in the power of human relationships and in each person’s innate ability to facilitate their own healing when provided with the right support and conditions.
🧰To best support you, I offer tools for self-help and encourage ongoing practice between sessions.
⏰Sessions are usually 50 minutes long. In some cases, we can extend to 1.5 sessions if needed.
I view each person holistically and adapt the therapeutic process to their individual needs and personal pace. While sessions primarily involve verbal conversation, they may also incorporate mindfulness and breathing exercises, as well as creative expression (if appropriate).
🤲 I view therapy as a collaborative journey in which both you and I are committed to helping you achieve your mental and life goals. I believe in the power of human relationships and in each person’s innate ability to facilitate their own healing when provided with the right support and conditions.
🧰To best support you, I offer tools for self-help and encourage ongoing practice between sessions.
⏰Sessions are usually 50 minutes long. In some cases, we can extend to 1.5 sessions if needed.
Experience
8 years in practice
2021-Today
Private practice, Barcelona, SC, and Online, 1:1 therapy and group therapy for adults, adolescents, and children, as well l as birth-oriented therapy for women.
Psychotherapist as part of the project ¨community CBT¨ that provides Online therapy for people in need.
2018-2020
School Psychotherapist, Education Office, Hulun, israel.
2017-2020
Psychotherapist for adults and children in a private center in Tel Aviv,
Psychotherapist for children and parents in a therapy center owned by the city of Bat Yam, Israel.
2016-2018
Psychotherapist in Alut, The Israeli Society for Autistic Children, Tel Aviv, Israel.
2015-2016
A school´s psychotherapist for children at risk, London, UK.
2014-2015
Psychotherapist Trainee, inpatient psychiatric hospital, London, UK.
Private practice, Barcelona, SC, and Online, 1:1 therapy and group therapy for adults, adolescents, and children, as well l as birth-oriented therapy for women.
Psychotherapist as part of the project ¨community CBT¨ that provides Online therapy for people in need.
2018-2020
School Psychotherapist, Education Office, Hulun, israel.
2017-2020
Psychotherapist for adults and children in a private center in Tel Aviv,
Psychotherapist for children and parents in a therapy center owned by the city of Bat Yam, Israel.
2016-2018
Psychotherapist in Alut, The Israeli Society for Autistic Children, Tel Aviv, Israel.
2015-2016
A school´s psychotherapist for children at risk, London, UK.
2014-2015
Psychotherapist Trainee, inpatient psychiatric hospital, London, UK.
Education
Integrative CBT Psychotherapy, Online program, Haifa University, 2022-2024.
EMDR Training, Level 1, The EMDR institute of Israel, 2024.
Birth Oriented Thinking, The B.O.T, Organization that offers knowledge and training programs for birth professionals and therapists, 2020-2022.
M.A. Art Psychotherapy, Goldsmith´s University, London, 2014-2016.
B.A Psychology, Bar Ilan University, 2009-2012.
EMDR Training, Level 1, The EMDR institute of Israel, 2024.
Birth Oriented Thinking, The B.O.T, Organization that offers knowledge and training programs for birth professionals and therapists, 2020-2022.
M.A. Art Psychotherapy, Goldsmith´s University, London, 2014-2016.
B.A Psychology, Bar Ilan University, 2009-2012.
Cost
Free 15 minute introductory callSliding scale starting at €70
Individual Session
€80 (50 minutes)
Insurances
Private PayPrivate Insurance
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Last active
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My publications
The different aspects of being an expat: Navigating loss and growthhttps://www.shaishinar.com/blog/the-different-aspects-of-being-an-expat-navigating-loss-and-growth
Next available: Jun 9