Originally Posted by chris(madrid)

My ONLY comment would be that of SCHOOLING. International (or shall we say Bilingual) schools TEND to induce a failure to integrate with Spaniards. If you want to make Spain your home - THIS IS AN ERROR.

Yup - I'm sure your daughter will find work - but be aware that waitresses here have LONG hours. In summer it's common for restaurants to be open until 3-4AM.

Your work - Frankly I think there's only one way to know - do it. I've a mate in the UK doing something similar - but more councilling -it's a calling I think.

It's not something I feel I need - but I'm sure others do. But bear in mind if you plan to treat Spanish speakers - you're going to need exemplary Spanish.

If I were you I'd get yourself a certification that will encourage private medical companies like Sanitas to use use for psychology etc, if you do not already have it.

A house big enough to be a retreat - my thoughts are you'll need to get away from the ex-pat areas a bit to find anything big and cheap enough.

Just some random thoughts.