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    Psychology

    Support

    For Your Journey

     

    Feel Better, Connect Better 

     

  • In-Person & Online

    In Catalan, Spanish or English

    Individual Sessions

    From 16 years old

     

    These sessions are for you if:

    • You are feeling dissatisfied or stuck in your life.
    • You need help establishing and maintaining healthy relationships.
    • You would like support navigating a major life change.
    • You would like to explore your values or life purpose.
    • You would like to learn coping mechanisms and strategies for managing emotions, stress, and challenging situations.
    • You are looking for a safe and supportive space to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and to work toward positive change and improved well-being.

    Sessions for Parents

     

     

    These sessions are for you if:

    • You need emotional support as a parent.
    • You are worried about some of your child’s behaviours and or emotions and you would like help to manage them better.
    • You would like to learn new strategies to support your children.
    • You and your partner would like to develop a unified approach to parenting, resolve conflicts, and support each other in your role as parents.

    Sessions for Couples

     

     

    These sessions are for you if:

    • You would like to improve communication skills and foster better understanding.
    • You are looking for a neutral space to address conflicts, identify underlying issues, and find mutually acceptable solutions.
    • You would like to reconnect emotionally and physically, and rebuild intimacy.
    • You have trust issues and are looking to rebuild trust, and work towards repairing the relationship.
    • You need support and guidance for navigating major life transitions together. 

  • What to Expect

    The Process & Concepts I Utilize When Working Together

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    Co-Created Solutions

     

    With specialized training in areas such as Shared Decision-Making and Patient Involvement, my therapeutic process centers on your needs & goals.

     

    We consider all aspects of each situation together and we co-create solutions.

     

    I believe in seeing difficulties and challenges as an important part of life, and in empowering individuals to use them as opportunities to choose according to their values and learn to live the life they want.

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    Innovation & Critical Thinking

     

    As an academic reseacher, I provide to every client thorough analysis, critical thinking and an expansive, holistic viewpoint.

     

    I have access to up-to-date knowledge which allows me to approach challenges with a broader perspective and find innovative solutions.

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    Cultivation of Healthy Relationships

    I have always had a strong passion for understanding and promoting healthy, conscious and empowered personal relationships.

     

    I am fully prepared to address a wide range of issues related to human relationships, using my knowledge and experience in:

    • Conscious Relating
    • Attachment Theory
    • Family Therapy

    These approaches, in addition to others, provide me with a deep understanding of inter-personal relationships coupled with the skills & knowledge to foster security and emotional well-being.

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    Integrative Approach

     

    Incorporating my additional training in a variety of therapeutic approaches, I use an integrative approach that adapts to the specific needs of each individual.

     

    I primarily rely on theories & techniques from Existential Psychotherapy, Family Therapy and other Third Generation Therapies such as:

    • Mindfulness
    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
    • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

    This combination allows me to offer empathetic & aligned support on the path to personal growth and emotional well-being.

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    Diversity & Inclusion

     

    I provide an environment of respect and effective support to individuals from all walks of life and conditions.

     

    My skill at working with diverse backgrounds & demographics is rooted in my international personal & professional experience as well as my work in the field of neurodiversity.

  • Investment

    * National fees (inquire by email for international fees)

    Individual

    55 minute session | €70

    4 session pack | €240

    over 14% discount

    Parents & Couples

    55 minute session | €80

    4 session pack | €270

    over 15% discount

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    About me

     

    I am a Doctor in Clinical psychology with extensive expertise in therapeutic work with adults, couples & families.

     

    Additionally I have an academic work track record which includes experience in research, teaching and academic supervision.

     

    I also have a professioinal background in neurodiversity, especially in the diagnosis and support for individuals with ADHD and Autism.

     

    Finally I have served in leadership roles to improve healthcare service quality with supervision & support of healthcare professionals.

  • Credentials & Registrations

    • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. University of Barcelona.
    • Research Master’s Degree in Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology. Autonomous University of Barcelona.
    • Postgraduate in Integrative Psychotherapy. Mensalus Institute. Barcelona.
    • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Autonomous University of Barcelona.
    • Postgraduate in Psychotherapy. New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. London.
    • Health Psychologist, certified by the Department of Health in Catalonia.
    • Clinical Psychologist registered at The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), in the United Kingdom.
    • Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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  • Further education | CPD

     

    I take a proactive approach to CPD (Continuing Professional Development), actively seeking out opportunities for learning and growth. This includes attending workshops, conferences, and seminars, as well as engaging in self-directed study and peer collaboration. Notably, I have actively sought CPD opportunities across various international institutions, a few of which are outlined below.

     

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  • Publications | Peer Reviewed

    • Wray J, Abrines Jaume N, Oulton K, Sell D (2022). Talking with children and young people with 22q11DS about their mental health, behaviour, learning and communication. Child Care Health Dev.
    • Guerriero, C., Abrines-Jaume, N., Diaz-Ordaz, K. et al.(2020). Using Animation to Self-Report Health: A Randomised Experiment with Children. Patient 13, 175–18.
    • Abbiss, M; Ashworth, J; Abrines, N; Cairns, J; Wray, J; Brown, K. and Guerriero, C. (2017),‘The dog was acting: Designing an animation tool to enable children and young people to express their views about their health state’, Animation Practice, Process & Production, 6, pp. 53–70.
    • Abrines, N; Abbiss, M; Ashworth, J; Wray, J; Brown, K; Cairns, J (2015). CHILDSPLA: A collaboration between children and researchers to design and animate health states. Child: Care, Health and Development.    
    • Abrines, N; Midgley, N; Hopkins, K; Hoffman, J; Wolpert, M (2014). A qualitative analysis of implementing shared decision making in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the UK: Stages and facilitators. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 1-13.     
    • Abrines, N; Barcons, N; Marre, D; Brun, C; Fornieles, A; Fumado, V (2012). ADHD – like symptoms and attachment in internationally adopted children. Attachment & Human Development, 14 (4) July, 405-423      
    • Abrines, N; Barcons, N; Brun, C; Marre, D; Sartini, C.; Fumado, V (2012). Comparison of ADHD symptom levels in children adopted from Eastern Europe and other countries: possible factors involved. Children and Youth Services Review, 34 (9), September, 1903–1908     
    • Abrines, N.; Barcons, N.; Görzig, A.; Marre, D.; Brun, C.; Fumadó, V (2012). A direct comparison of girls adopted from China and Eastern Europe: anxiety, inattention and hyperactivity symptoms. Clínica y Salud, 23 (3).     
    • Barcons, N., Abrines, N., Brun, C.,Sartini, C., Fumadó, V., Marre, D. (2012). Attachment and adaptive skills in children of international adoption. Child and Family Social Work. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2206.2012.00883.x.3. Barcons, N., Abrines, N., Brun, C., Sartini,C., Fumadó, V., Marre, D. (2012). Social relationships in children from intercountry adoption. Children and Youth Services Review, 34, 955-961

  • Find Us

     

    Espai de Terapia, C/ de Provença, 385
    +34 678915617
    +34 678915617
    neusabrines.psicologia@gmail.com
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