Psychology and psychiatry for expatriates and international patients

Living abroad changes everything—including how you care for your mental health. Finding a specialist who truly speaks your language, understands your context, and supports you with the same closeness you would have at home isn’t always easy. At Hallin Mental Care, we have been serving the international community of the Costa del Sol and Gibraltar for over two decades. Today, a large proportion of our patients are international residents, families from international schools, and seasonal visitors.

Our entire clinical team provides care in English and Spanish, with complete confidentiality and a clear treatment plan from the very first session.

We understand you.

Our director, Dr. Alejandra Hallin, trained and worked in the United States—including her time at Harvard—and participated in the U.S. National Committee for Immigrant Integration. We know firsthand what it’s like to build a life in another country, and we apply that cultural perspective to every treatment: your story, your language, and your context are all part of the plan.

What you can expect

• Fully bilingual care: therapy and psychiatry in English or Spanish, you choose.
• Quick first appointment: no months-long waiting lists—we respond and schedule quickly.
• Clear fees from the start: visible prices, no surprises.
• Diagnosis and treatment plan: we explain the options and decide on the next steps together.
• Continuous support: you’ll have direct contact with the team; if your specialist is unavailable, another colleague familiar with your case will see you. Your treatment is never interrupted.
• Continuity wherever you go: online sessions (we treat patients on four continents) and, when necessary, the team can travel to your country.

For whom

International residents: Professionals and families living on the Costa del Sol looking for a trusted psychiatrist or psychologist with whom to communicate openly. Families of children attending international schools: Child and adolescent assessment and treatment (ADHD, autism, learning difficulties, school anxiety) in coordination with the school, always with your consent.
Visitors and seasonal patients: Second opinions, medication review, and diagnostic assessments during your stay, with a report for your home specialist.
Patients from Gibraltar: Diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and autism without the long waiting lists of the public system, child and adolescent psychiatry, and maximum confidentiality.

International insurance

We bill directly to AXA and BUPA—and in certain cases to Cigna and Now Health. With other international insurers, we operate on a reimbursement basis: you pay for your consultation, we provide the invoice, and your insurance reimburses you according to your policy. Hospital admissions are usually covered with a medical report. We can help you arrange this.

How to get started

• 1. Tell us about your situation: via WhatsApp, phone, or our contact form, in your language.
• 2. Initial assessment: We listen to your story and arrive at a diagnosis.
• 3. Treatment plan: We explain the options, with clear costs, and we choose together.
• 4. Support: A coordinated team by your side, in the office, online, or wherever you are.