I have always been interested in understanding how we think, feel and act. How our brain works, why we learn in different ways, and what may lie behind the difficulties we experience throughout life. That curiosity led me to study Psychology and to specialise in Neuropsychology, a field that allows me to bring together scientific knowledge and an understanding of each person.
Over the course of my career I have worked in neuropsychological assessment and intervention at different stages of life, addressing difficulties related to neurodevelopment, learning, attention, memory and cognitive functioning. This experience has taught me that, although two people may present similar difficulties, each has their own way of thinking, feeling and relating to the world.
For several years I worked as a neuropsychologist and researcher at the Institut Guttmann, studying the neurobiological bases of anxiety, stress and depression. I have taken part in research funded by La Marató de TV3 and in international scientific publications. My training as a Registered Health Psychologist and Neuropsychologist, together with my doctoral training in Medicine and in EMDR, allows me to combine scientific rigour with a broad view of mental health.
I have also developed my clinical practice supporting adults with eating disorders and addictions. This work has allowed me to deepen my understanding of the relationship between emotions, behaviour and the patterns that can keep suffering going. My experience in psychological care in crisis and emergency situations has also reinforced the importance of offering a space of trust, especially in moments of vulnerability.
At Calma de Ser, I now focus on the neuropsychological assessment and diagnosis of children, adolescents and adults. I support assessment processes for ADHD, autism, giftedness and learning difficulties such as dyslexia and other reading and writing disorders. I also carry out assessments of memory and other cognitive functions in adults and older people, including the study of possible dementias. Alongside this, I work in psychotherapy with adults, especially in the field of eating disorders and addictions.
I know that when a family is looking for answers about what is happening to their son or daughter, they may arrive with many questions and concerns. Perhaps there are difficulties at school, trouble concentrating, a different way of relating to others, or abilities that do not always find their place. For me it is important to listen to these concerns, to get to know each child’s or adolescent’s story, and to help the family understand what is going on.
I see neuropsychological assessment as a process that goes far beyond administering tests or applying a label. It is about identifying difficulties, but also strengths and resources, in order to offer useful guidance that helps the person, their family and, when necessary, their school.
I believe a diagnosis makes sense when it brings understanding and opens up new possibilities for support. My way of working combines scientific rigour with a close and respectful approach, because behind every assessment and every therapeutic process there is a person with their own story, far broader than any diagnosis.