Psychologist in Barcelona
Integrative and Holistic Therapy
By learning to hold, understand, and express their emotions, women reconnect with a wholeness that was always theirs.
For women who feel emotionally overwhelmed or confused, sometimes to the point where it becomes difficult to function or understand what is happening within them. They may feel exhausted, empty, or disconnected, and wonder why they feel this way when their life seems fine from the outside. They may struggle to know what they feel, need, or want, while experiencing guilt or shame when they are not available for others or when they prioritize themselves. They want greater emotional clarity, more inner steadiness, and the ability to trust their inner voice, so they can feel more at peace and experience more joy.
Do you recognise yourself in any of these?
- Do you sometimes feel emotionally overwhelmed to the point where it becomes difficult to function? You may experience intense anxiety, panic, sadness, or anger and struggle to understand where these emotions come from or why they affect you so strongly.
- Do you sometimes feel emotionally shut down or disconnected instead? You may experience heaviness, exhaustion, apathy, emptiness, or physical symptoms that make everyday life feel difficult, even when you have rested or cannot find an obvious reason for feeling this way.
- Do you have a demanding inner voice that constantly tells you what you should have done differently? You may spend a lot of time thinking about your mistakes, how your actions affected others, or how you could have done better, leaving you with a persistent sense of pressure or guilt.
- Do you find it difficult to say no, even when you really don’t want to? Saying no may feel selfish, wrong, or like you are letting someone down, so you find yourself saying yes even when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or simply don’t want to.
- Do you feel guilty when you choose yourself? Resting, prioritising your needs, doing something you want, or not being available for others can bring up guilt or even shame, making it difficult to fully enjoy putting yourself first.
- Do you spend a lot of time second-guessing your decisions? You may go back and forth, replay different possibilities, and wonder whether you’re doing the right thing, leaving you mentally exhausted and unsure you can trust your own judgment.
- Do you find yourself wondering, “Am I overreacting?” when someone sees a situation differently from you? You may start questioning what you experienced, minimise what you felt, or wonder whether you really had the right to feel the way you did.
- Do you find it difficult or uncomfortable to ask for or receive support? Even when you’re tired or overwhelmed, you may feel that you should be able to handle things yourself. When someone offers to care for you, you may feel uncomfortable or as though you need to give something back.
- Do you feel like you swing between giving everything and having nothing left to give? You may be completely available to others for a while, only to end up exhausted, overwhelmed, disconnected, or needing to withdraw because you have nothing left.
- Do you find it easier to know what others need than what you need yourself? You may quickly notice when someone is struggling or how you can help, but when you ask yourself what you feel, need, or want, you may simply not know. You may find yourself doing what you should do more often than what you actually want, leaving you unsure about what brings you joy or what you want from your life.
Coming to yourself is not always comfortable..
Reconnecting with yourself may mean facing emotions, fears, and patterns that you’ve spent a long time learning to avoid. It may mean changing the way you relate to others. Learning to tolerate someone being disappointed in you. Saying no without feeling the need to justify yourself. Allowing others to take care of you. Listening to what you truly need. But little by little, your life begins to feel more like your own. And your relationships can start to become more honest, balanced, and authentic.
The work can look like this…
“I don’t understand why I feel this way.” to “I am learning to understand what my emotions are telling me
“My emotions are too much for me.” to “I can learn to hold myself through what I feel.”
“Something is wrong with me for feeling this way.” to “What I feel makes sense, and I can meet it with curiosity rather than judgment.”
“I should be able to handle this on my own.” to “I can take care of myself and allow others to support me.”
“I don’t know what I need or want.” to “I am learning to recognise what I feel, need, and want.
“I am always the one giving.” to “I can also allow myself to receive.”
“What if I’m making the wrong decision?” to “I can trust myself to make a choice, and I can adjust or repair if I need to.”
“I am always the one giving.” to “I can also allow myself to receive.”
“I understand why they behave this way, so I should keep tolerating it.” to “I can understand someone and still recognise that a relationship is not good for me.”
“I need them to understand why I am setting this boundary.” to “My boundary does not need to be debated in order to be valid.”
“I said yes because I didn’t want to disappoint them.” to “I can care about someone and still say no.”
“If I’m not there for others, I’m letting them down.” to “I can care about others without always being available to them.
A place to reconnect with yourself
Sometimes, what we experience in the present can be connected to emotional experiences from our past that haven’t been fully processed or integrated. Early relationships, family dynamics, and other painful experiences can shape the ways we learn to feel safe, belong, and relate to others. You may have learned early on that it was safer to need less, be good, take care of others, or stay attuned to how everyone else was feeling. What once helped you adapt can continue into adulthood, even when you no longer need to live that way.
This can help explain why some emotions feel so intense or confusing, why you may struggle to know what you need, or why certain situations affect you more deeply than you expect. In our work, we don’t just try to understand these patterns intellectually. We also make space to feel, listen to the body, explore the different parts of yourself, and gradually reconnect with what you may have learned to ignore.
You can learn to relate to others without abandoning yourself
My name is Ane Eugui, a Psychologist with a Holistic and Transpersonal approach.
“I believe that challenges are an inherent part of life. The difference lies in the level of awareness, emotional regulation, and inner resources we develop to navigate them. Today, my work is not only rooted in my professional training, but also in my own ongoing journey of self-exploration, depth, and commitment.”
A 20-minute introductory call to explore if this therapy aligns with your needs.
Testimonials
Ane is a great professional and a wonderful person. Committed, curious, and respectful.
Marcela
Ane is a great professional who has helped me a lot with her treatment methodology.