From a very young age, I realised that I wanted to support children in distress. I was fascinated by the mind and often found myself listening to and supporting people close to me, trying to make sense of their stories, thoughts, behaviours, and what they might need in order to find their footing again.

Following this curiosity and desire to understand people more deeply, I decided to pursue a degree in Psychology, which I completed at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 2011.

Early in my studies, I realised that in order to support vulnerable children and young people effectively, it was essential to understand them within the context of their primary social environment: their family. This led me to pursue further training in systemic approaches to psychotherapy.

In 2013, I completed a Postgraduate in Basic Studies on Systemic Family Therapy at the Escola de Terapia Familiar Sant Pau in Barcelona. I later deepened this training by completing the Master’s in Systemic Family Therapy (2015), offered by the same centre in collaboration with the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. This systemic perspective continues to form an important foundation for the way I understand emotional difficulties and relational dynamics.

In 2020, after accepting a role supporting children and teenagers on the autism spectrum, I decided to broaden my knowledge of child development so that I could better identify early signs of communication, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. I wanted to deepen my understanding of children’s needs and extend that understanding to the parents supporting them. I completed the Postgraduate in Early Intervention (0–6) and Family at the Universitat de Barcelona in 2021, which strengthened my understanding of early development and the importance of supporting both children and their caregiving environments.

I moved to Ireland in 2021, where I began working with children and teenagers experiencing emotional distress. Through this work, I realised that some young people were not yet ready to talk, or did not have access to the language needed to express what they were going through. Some wanted to feel better but did not want to repeat or verbalise what had happened to them. While the experience I had gained in Barcelona working with neurodivergent young people was helpful, I recognised the need to deepen my understanding further—this time in the area of trauma.

I therefore completed a Specialist Diploma in Developmental Trauma at The Greenane Centre in Tipperary, Ireland, finishing in 2024. During this time, I was introduced to the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, which offers a compassionate way of understanding the different inner experiences or “parts” that shape our emotional lives. I completed the Internal Family Systems Level 1 training with Instituto IFS Barcelona in 2025.

I am currently continuing my professional development through the Diploma in Integrative Adolescent Psychotherapy at The Greenane Centre. This training supports me in further developing my integrative approach to working with adolescents, incorporating creative modalities such as art and sand tray work, while reflecting on the challenges young people face today in relation to mental health. My aim is to ensure that my practice remains thoughtful, up-to-date, and responsive to the needs of the young people and families I work with.