September is often presented as a time for “new beginnings.” However, behind this apparent energy, the start of the school year is also a moment of vulnerability. For many, the start of the school year is a time for double pressure :
return to a demanding work schedule,
and simultaneously manage integration into a new cultural, social, and linguistic environment.
A period of destabilization
After summer, many people feel a sense of imbalance:
The pace of daily life suddenly quickens: work, school, transportation.
Rest and leisure time are decreasing.
Professional and family demands are picking up again.
This abrupt transition can lead to fatigue, anxiety, loss of motivation, or feelings of isolation. For expats in Barcelona, the start of the school year also brings additional challenges: a new language, administrative procedures, helping children adapt to school, and being far away from family.
Why consult at this particular moment?
It is precisely during these periods of recovery that psychological support is most beneficial. Support in September allows you to:
Anticipating exhaustion rather than waiting for it to settle in.
Structure your daily life to avoid mental overload.
Regain stable bearings in a changing environment.
Establish a secure emotional framework, while everything else is speeding up.
What we offer at the Pensées Barcelona Center
Our French-speaking and English-speaking psychologists support adults, children, and families during this back-to-school period:
Individual psychotherapy : anxiety, stress, loss of bearings.
EMDR : overcoming emotional blocks or past experiences that resurface.
Perinatal support : for parents and future parents who are starting the school year far from their home country.
Groups and workshops : to share and develop practical resources.
💡 The start of the school year is a key moment: Starting a follow-up now means giving yourself a solid foundation for the whole year.
