Child and Adolescent Psychology
Psychological therapy for children aged 6 to 11 and teenagers aged 12 to 17, working with the family. Ripollet, Barcelona and online.
Psychology for children and teenagers
We help children, teenagers and families understand what is going on and what they need to move forward.
When something does not fit at home, at school, in sport or with friends, dealing with it early usually makes the work easier.
We help with everyday emotional and behavioral difficulties as well as the psychological disorders typical of these ages, including ADHD, and we involve the family throughout.
We like to approach children and teenagers with the same naturalness and closeness that a coach or a strength and conditioning trainer would: helping them identify what they can improve and giving them tools to do it.
Children aged 6 to 11
Sessions use drawing, games and short tasks suited to their age. The family takes part throughout the process.
Some signs it may be time to get in touch:
- Fears that hold them back: the dark, being apart from you, going to school.
- Tantrums or anger that go on and that you don't know how to handle.
- They seem sad, withdrawn or very nervous.
- Changes in sleep or eating.
- They struggle to concentrate or sit still, at home and in class.
- Problems with classmates or bullying.
Teenagers aged 12 to 17
The format is closer to an adult session, with a space of their own for the teenager. The family joins in when needed.
Some signs it may be time to get in touch:
- Sudden mood swings, irritability or withdrawal.
- Grades drop for no clear reason, or they refuse to go to school.
- Anxiety about exams, academic or sports pressure.
- Low self-esteem, comparing themselves to others or worrying too much about their body.
- Changes in eating or sleep.
- Phone or social media use that gets in the way of their life.
Problems we treat in children and teenagers
Anxiety and fears
Anxiety disorders, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Fears and worries that hold them back in daily life.
Mood and self-esteem
Depression. Sadness, low self-esteem.
Behavior and emotions
Behavior problems, impulsiveness, trouble regulating emotions.
Attention and learning
ADHD (with assessment). Difficulty concentrating in class, restlessness and difficulty sitting still.
School, friends and sport
Bullying, social difficulties, academic and sports pressure.
Eating and sleep
Eating disorders. Sleep and eating problems.
We assess and treat clinical disorders, and we assess ADHD with tests. We do not assess or treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD): if we suspect it, we refer you to a specialist team.
How we start
A process designed so that both the family and the child or teenager feel comfortable from day one.
- Session with the family
We start by talking with you. We get to understand the situation, go over your child's history and agree on what we want to achieve. Your child is not present for this first part.
- Assessment with your child
We meet your child or teenager in a pressure-free setting, at their own pace. Depending on the case we use games, interviews and tests (for example, to assess ADHD). Together we work out what worries them and how to work on it.
- Work and follow-up
Regular sessions adapted to their age and the reason for coming. The family gets regular guidance to support the process at home. What your child shares in sessions stays confidential, except where there is a risk.
- Confidentiality
- What your child shares in sessions is confidential, except where there is a risk. We give you regular guidance to support the process at home, without telling you everything they say.
- How to tell them
- Naturally, and without presenting it as a punishment. If you don't know how to bring it up, we talk it through in the first session with you.
More information
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Answers to the most common questions
See all frequently asked questionsWhen should a child or teenager see a psychologist?
Some signs: sudden changes in mood or behavior, grades dropping for no clear reason, difficulty getting along with other children, fears that limit their daily life, frequent sleep or eating problems, or simply a sense that something is not right. There is no need to wait for a crisis: dealing with a difficulty early usually makes the work easier.
From what age do you see children?
We see children and teenagers aged 6 to 17. We adapt sessions for children aged 6 to 11 with visual and playful resources. With teenagers aged 12 to 17, we use a format closer to a standard therapy session.
Do parents take part in therapy?
Yes, especially with younger children. We usually start with a session with the parents (without the child), then work directly with the child and, from time to time, bring the family back in to agree on how to handle things at home. How involved the family is depends on each case.
Do you assess and treat ADHD in children and teenagers?
Yes. We assess it with interviews and tests, and work with the child or teenager and the family. If during the assessment we see that a medical evaluation is also needed, we tell you and point you in the right direction.
Do you see children with autism (ASD)?
No. We are not specialists in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). If we suspect it during the assessment, we explain it clearly and refer you to a specialist team.
Is what my child says in session confidential?
Yes, except in situations of risk. At the same time, we give you regular guidance so you know how to support the process at home, without needing to tell you everything they say in session.
How do I tell my child they are going to see a psychologist?
Naturally, and without presenting it as a punishment. You can tell them you are going to see someone whose job is to help children and teenagers when something worries them or feels hard. With teenagers it helps to involve them in the decision. If you are not sure how to bring it up, we can talk about it in the first session with you.
How much does a therapy session cost?
An individual session costs €60, in person or online. Packs lower the price per session: 5 sessions for €280, 10 for €520 and 15 for €720. There is a reduced rate of €50 for people who are unemployed and for athletes from the clubs we work with.
How many therapy sessions will I need?
It depends on the problem and the person. Some well-defined problems, such as a specific phobia, take 8 to 12 sessions; others, such as severe OCD or an eating disorder, need more time. In general we are talking about months, not years. In the first session we agree on goals and give you an estimate, which we review with you along the way.
Where we are
Offices in Ripollet and Barcelona, plus online sessions
- RipolletCarrer de Cervantes, 3, 08291 Ripollet, BarcelonaGet directions →
- BarcelonaCarrer de Teodora Lamadrid, 30, 08022 BarcelonaGet directions →
- OnlineVideo call sessions from anywhereBook a session →
Same phone number for all three: 93 146 44 64
Book your first session
Pick a day and time in the calendar or message us on WhatsApp. We see people in Ripollet, in Barcelona and online.
You can also call us at 93 146 44 64