Join
Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Psychology Internship in
Barcelona,
Madrid, or
Valencia.
Program Information
Develop your skills as a psychologist by assisting in clinics, observing and learning from real life consultations. Psychology Internships offer practical work experience learning from experienced local therapists in private practices, non-profits, social services, or healthcare centers.
Interns in Barcelona and Madrid will be accommodated in fully furnished apartments or selected hotel / hostel rooms.
In Valencia, you'll stay in a homestay with a local family.
This program ranges from 4-12 weeks (2-24 weeks in Valencia) and has
start dates every Monday throughout the year.
Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees,
check out our website.
Eligibility Requirements
At least one year of relevant study in Social Work, Health Sciences, Psychology, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field is recommended.
Internship Details
Participating in a Psychology Internship in Spain is a great way to develop your psychology experience and career. Interns play an observational role alongside trained local therapists, shadowing them in real life consultations and learning from actual therapy sessions. Placements are available across a range of environments, including private practices and clinics, healthcare centers, non-profit organizations, and social services. Interns with an interest in sports psychology can be placed with sporting organizations and even professional teams.
Interns complete independent reflections following observations, using experiential learning techniques to practice critical thinking and build their clinical understanding from an early stage. Psychology Internship placements work across a wide range of psychological conditions and techniques, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Alzheimer’s treatment
- Psychoanalysis
- Systemic family therapy
- Body techniques
- Family and group therapy
- Speech therapy
- Research into treatment and psychological conditions
- Mediation and career development
- Psychiatric treatment
- Education
- The use of media and technology to support wellbeing
Interns seeking experience in a particular psychological field should include details in your application. Requests for specific placements can be accommodated, subject to availability.
Program Highlights
Intern Abroad HQ's Spain programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.
Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and
top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website:
We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.
Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.
Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.
Academic credit is available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record partnerships with University of Montana (1-5 credits) and Warren Wilson College (6-16 credits), that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.
We offer flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
How to Apply
Apply for free: Complete an online application form via the Intern Abroad HQ website.
- Select your start date and duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 2 to 24 weeks.
- Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
- Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.
Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.
