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Online Sports Psychologist

We offer sports psychology sessions by video call, wherever you are. They are led by Fran Herruzo, PhD in Health and Sports Psychology, with over ten years as a coach in professional football across different countries.

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Fran Herruzo on the touchline during a Catgas Energia Santa Coloma match

Professional experience at

Over 10 years in professional football, in Spain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Latvia. We know what it is like to compete and work far from home.

  • FC Barcelona
  • Deportivo Alavés
  • Al Fateh SC
  • Al Rayyan SC
  • Riga FC
  • Ittihad Club
  • Catgas Energia Santa Coloma
  • Fran Herruzo con la equipación del FC Barcelona
  • Fran Herruzo y Pere Romeu con un trofeo
  • Fran Herruzo en el campo con el chándal del Al Rayyan SC
  • Fran Herruzo en el estadio del Ittihad Club
  • Fran Herruzo dando la charla Psicología aplicada al fútbol en el Girona FC

See Fran Herruzo's full CV

What we work on

For athletes

From grassroots to elite, in any sport.

  • Anxiety and fear of failure in competition
  • Confidence and focus
  • Injuries and returning to competition
  • Moving clubs or countries
  • Pressure, motivation and retirement

For coaches

Coaches’ mental health is our line of research.

  • Decisions and self-control on the bench
  • Handling emotions around results
  • Communicating with the dressing room and families
  • Loneliness of the job, stress and burnout
  • Adapting when work takes you to another country

The full detail, including our work with clubs, is in Sports Psychology.

How an online session works

The same therapeutic process, by video call

1. Book a session
Choose an available day and time, in person or online, on the website or via WhatsApp.
2. Get your link
You receive a private video call link before the session. No app to install.
3. A normal session
Same length and structure as an in-person session: 50 to 60 minutes of real work.
4. Ongoing follow-up
Same psychologist, same weekly time, with the option to switch to in person whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about online sessions

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Can I have sessions online if I compete or live abroad?

Yes. We work by video call with athletes and coaches across Spain and abroad, and we adapt session times to travel, competitions and time zones. We also work in English.

Do you offer online therapy?

Yes. Video sessions have the same length and the same follow-up as in-person sessions, and for most problems the results are comparable. We send you a link and there is nothing to install. You can combine online sessions with in-person ones in Ripollet or Barcelona.

What does a sports psychologist do?

They help athletes and coaches perform better and feel better. We assess and train skills such as managing competitive anxiety, focus, confidence and decision-making, and we support you through moments like an injury, a club change or retirement. We also look after the athlete’s mental health, not just their performance.

What is the difference between a sports psychologist and a mental coach?

A sports psychologist is a licensed professional with a degree in Psychology and specific training in sport. Coaching is not a regulated profession and does not require that training. We are licensed psychologists (COPC) and work with psychological assessment and proven methods.

How long before a competition should I start?

Ideally several months before an important competition, but we also work short term, in the weeks before. The right moment depends on the problem and the goal, and we decide it with you.

How can sports psychology help when you move abroad to play or coach?

Moving country brings adaptation stress, loneliness and culture shock. We work on strategies to adapt and to manage that stress in and out of sport, so the athlete or coach can keep performing while settling in. It is the topic of a doctoral thesis defended at the UAB.

How do I book an appointment?

You can book on the website under "Book": choose your psychologist, day and time. If you prefer, message us on WhatsApp or call +34 93 146 44 64. We try to reply within 24 hours.

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.

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Prefer to have therapy in English? Fran Herruzo works as an English-speaking psychologist in Barcelona, in person or online.

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