Separation anxiety treatment in Barcelona. Specialized psychology

Separation anxiety is not exclusive to childhood. In adults, it can manifest as an intense, irrational, or disproportionate fear of being apart from significant people: a partner, a family member, a child, or even a close friend. It is more common than it seems and can cause significant distress in relationships and daily life.

Many people who experience it feel very intense emotional dependence and a constant fear of loss, distance, or being alone.

Common symptoms of separation anxiety in adults

• Excessive fear that something might happen to a loved one when they are not nearby.
• Distress when anticipating or experiencing separation, even if brief or necessary.
• Difficulty concentrating or functioning normally when the other person is absent.
• Need to maintain constant contact (calls, messages) to soothe anxiety.
• Avoiding activities or decisions that involve being alone.
• In some cases, physical symptoms such as insomnia, palpitations, or crying spells.

At Proyecto Art, we offer a space where you can be heard without judgment. A place to understand where this fear comes from, put it into words, and gradually regain your internal sense of security. We work with you from a respectful, supportive, and therapeutic perspective, aiming to help you strengthen your emotional autonomy without losing connection with others.

At Proyecto Art, we understand that separation anxiety goes beyond the fear of being alone: it is often linked to early experiences of fragile or unstable attachments, which can cause distress even in everyday separations.

We work from a contemporary psychodynamic approach, combining relational psychoanalysis and Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT). Each treatment is personalized, exploring the individual’s history of attachments and losses to strengthen internal security, self-regulation skills, and emotional autonomy.

Our goal is to help you understand what you are experiencing without judgment, manage distance with greater emotional stability, and build healthier relationships free from fear. The process takes place in a safe and supportive environment, with clinical supervision and a specialized team focused on your wellbeing.

Before starting therapy, it is essential to understand what is happening to you and why. At Proyecto Art, we carry out a comprehensive psychological assessment that allows us to identify the source of your distress and design a treatment truly tailored to you.

Why is a professional assessment important?

Because not all symptoms respond to the same causes. What might be a temporary episode of stress for one person could, for another, be part of an anxiety disorder, an attachment difficulty, an unresolved grief, or a combination of several factors. A thorough assessment helps us distinguish between them and find the most appropriate therapeutic approach. Naming what you feel is already part of the relief.

How do we do it?

• Initial orientation session: We explore your symptoms, personal history, and current context. This first meeting is essential for us to get to know you, better understand your situation, and explain in detail the next steps according to your case. It also helps us recommend the therapist with whom you would begin your process.
• Professional recommendation: Based on what you share in the first session, we assess which professional in our clinic best fits your needs and make the recommendation to start the therapeutic process.
• Presentation of your personalized treatment plan: In the first sessions with your recommended therapist, we will work with you to define the path forward, which may include individual therapy or additional supports if needed.

We have a highly trained clinical team with experience in addressing separation anxiety in both adults and young people. Each therapist at Proyecto Art works with a clear therapeutic approach, supported by scientific evidence, while also showing deep human sensitivity to what you are experiencing.

We take the time to get to know you, understand your story, and support you from a place of respect, closeness, and attentive listening. Additionally, all our professionals participate in continuous clinical supervision and ongoing training to ensure ethical and high-quality care.

Our clinic is located in the heart of Barcelona, in an area easily accessible by both public and private transport. We have designed the space so it does not feel clinical or cold, but rather welcoming, modern, and peaceful, allowing you to relax and feel safe from the very first moment.

• We are close to metro stations, bus stops, and parking facilities.
• Our rooms are designed to preserve your privacy, comfort, and confidentiality.
• We welcome you with specialty coffee, fresh fruit, and a carefully curated atmosphere—because we know that wellbeing begins at the entrance.