How does it work?
The therapy
While the setting resembles regular therapy—one-to-one sessions using established approaches such as CBT—please note that our work takes a broader, holistic approach. We focus on social psychology and consider the whole person, supporting not just mental health but also other aspects of their life. This means you may also address and assist with challenges beyond traditional therapy, always with our support.
The sessions
Once you are connected to the person you will support (who will be selected in consultation with you), you can have weekly or bi-weekly sessions. They can happen online or in-person, depending on preferences. A session will be between 50 and 120m, depending on the need and your availability. You will need to log each session, and you can always access your own notes through a safe and secure digital platform.
The supervision
Every month, Iguality organises a Supervision session for all volunteers that are currently working on a case. We kindly ask you to join this session so we can get an update on the case and to give you the opportunity to share any doubts or questions. This session happens online and you can join to just share your case (20-30m), or stay longer and also support other volunteer therapists with their cases.
The volunteering requirements
A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Psychology is required. It can be clinical or social psychology. The country of obtaining the degree doesn’t matter as long as it’s from a recognised university.
Proficiency in English and/or Spanish is necessary. Additional languages like Arabic, Portuguese, Farsi, Bengali, or French are a plus.
At least 6 months of experience in individual therapy / counselling is required. If you only have internship experience, you can join our Therapist Growth Track before taking on cases (you still apply below in the same way).
Commitment to at least 15 sessions (+/- 15 weeks) of 50-120 minutes each, plus a monthly 30 to 60-minute supervision session with other volunteers.
Ideally, volunteers are based in Barcelona, but online support from other locations may be possible on a case-by-case basis.
The advantages of being a volunteer therapist
Support those most in need of quality mental health care
Gain professional experience in psychology and therapy
Get to know a great network of international psychologists
Receive monthly supervision and coaching from our team
Start the application process
Are you interested to join our volunteer therapists team and have you read all the requirements? Then you can start the application process to volunteer with us – we’d be happy to get to know you!
At the moment, applications are only open to therapists that have at least 6 years of experience and are willing to take on more complex cases, OR to therapists that speak French, Arabic, Ukranian or Russian.
Step 1
Apply through our online form with the button below
Step 2
Have a 30-minute interview with our coordinator
Step 3
Provide your degree(s) and follow an online training
Step 4
Ready to start with your first screening and / or case!
