Sports psychology in Barcelona and Ripollet
Sports psychology for athletes, coaches and clubs, at our offices in Ripollet and Barcelona. In-person or online sessions.
Psychology for athletes
We work with athletes of all ages and levels on the psychological factors that affect their performance and their wellbeing. We do not see sports performance as separate from psychological wellbeing. That is why we adapt our work both to the demands of competition and to the personal and emotional needs of each athlete.
- Competition
- Competitive anxiety, fear of failure, mental blocks, trouble concentrating, lack of confidence, managing emotions in training.
- Sporting career and change
- Psychological recovery after an injury, changing clubs and adapting, moving country and adapting to a new culture, combining studies and elite sport, retiring from sport.
- Pressure, motivation and mental health
- Pressure and public criticism, motivation and sustained performance, resilience, mental health problems that need clinical care.
Psychology for coaches
Coaches' mental health is our research focus and the subject of Fran Herruzo's doctoral thesis.
- On the bench
- Emotional self-control on the bench, decision-making, managing emotions around results, performing under competitive pressure.
- With the team
- Communicating with athletes and families, handling conflict in the dressing room, building team culture.
- Career and mental health
- Migration and cultural transition, loneliness and professional isolation, low mood, stress and burnout, job uncertainty and career development, career transitions.
Coaches we have worked with
Albert Castillo
Albert Puig
Alberto Riera
Ángel Berastain
Carlos Fonseca
Daniel Ortiz
Guillem Nogueras
Isaac Arqués
Javier Visea
Pere Romeu
Xim Cano
Sports psychology for clubs
We have worked with clubs and sports organisations, local and abroad, since 2014.
What do we offer clubs?
- Psychology Department
- Designing and setting up a psychology department built into the club's structure. Ongoing training, protocols and individual assessment.
- Athlete follow-up
- Individual psychological support for your squad, in person or online. The club hires us to offer this service as part of its structure.
- One-off interventions
- Talks, workshops and training sessions for squads, coaching staff or families. The most flexible way to start.
- Coach education
- Sessions for coaching staff on communication, leadership, stress management and decision-making under pressure.
We also work with sport-related companies. Psychology for companies
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions
See all frequently asked questionsWhat 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.
Do you only work with professional athletes?
No. We work with athletes of any age and level, from youth sport to elite, and with their families when they are minors. We have experience in football, futsal, basketball, hockey, athletics, tennis, padel, rhythmic gymnastics and figure skating, among other sports.
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 psychology help a coach?
By looking after their mental health (an often neglected reality in sport), improving communication with the team, making clearer decisions under pressure, managing the stress and loneliness of the role and preventing burnout.
Do you offer services for clubs and teams?
Yes. We work with clubs on designing psychology departments, squad follow-up, training for coaching staff and one-off interventions. Every club has different needs, so we prepare a tailored plan.
Prefer to have therapy in English? Fran Herruzo works as an English-speaking psychologist in Barcelona, in person or online.
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