Psychologist
what you think,
what you say, and
what you do
are in harmony"
Ghandi
Children.
Children are highly sensitive to stressful events, but may not yet have developed strategies for coping with them. Introversion, persistent distraction and problems at school can be signs of psychological distress. I provide support to children of different nationalities in a cosy, safe environment. Throughout the therapeutic process, children can boost their self-esteem, learn to solve problems and develop their social skills. I also actively work with parents and provide advice to teachers to help create a consistent and positive environment.
Specialized support in cases of:
- Emotional and social conflicts
- Behaviour problems
- Learning difficulties: dyslexia and dyscalculia
- Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and hyperactivity
- Asperger syndrome
Services:
- Educational assessment
- Psychotherapy
- Guidance for parents and teachers
Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
It is a neurological deficit that causes individuals to struggle to inhibit impulses and sustain attention. It is often accompanied by behavioural problems and hyperactivity (ADHD).
More information: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/attention-deficit-disorder-adhd-in-children.htm
Psychoeducational programs for attention deficit disorders Effective research-based programs can improve:
- Listening skills and social interactions.
- Cognitive and attention skills.
- Organization and planning skills.
- Abilities to monitor and regulate emotions.
- Behavioural responses.
- Daily routines at school and at home.
They also provide parents with guidance and have a positive effect on their children's self-esteem..
Learning Disabilities
Specific learning difficulties are persistent problems with acquiring literacy (dyslexia) and numeracy (dyscalculia) skills, despite receiving appropriate instruction and having normal sensory abilities. Such difficulties are an indication of underlying neurological processing problems. Consequently, children with these difficulties tend to have lower academic achievement and experience a lack of self-confidence and behavioural problems at school.
Dyslexia: A specific learning disorder characterised by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition, which is often accompanied by poor spelling abilities (also known as dysorthography).
More information: The British Dyslexia Association
Dyscalculia: A specific learning disorder characterised by impairments in learning basic arithmetic facts and performing calculations accurately and fluently..
More information: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyscalculia
Specialised support through multi-sensory programmes.:
Multi-sensory programmes have been proven to be the most effective way of improving literacy and numeracy skills. Consisting of engaging and well-structured activities, they stimulate the development of cognitive skills through different senses.
Adults.
In a fast-paced world, happiness can sometimes seem difficult to achieve. However, acknowledging our feelings, facing unresolved issues, reconsidering our goals and revising our behaviour is a process of personal growth that can ultimately lead to harmony and joy. Psychotherapy can help you to improve your environment by helping you to improve yourself. It can provide support to help you cope with difficult life situations and enhance your personality, strengthening your emotional and social abilities. Specialised services are available for people who wish to:
- Overcome anxiety and depression
- Develop emotional intelligence and improve social skills
- Make decisions and face new challenges
About me.
I was born in Buenos Aires, where I qualified as a psychologist and gained work experience in education and organisational settings. I then moved to Spain to complete a Master's degree and a PhD, specialising in my greatest vocation: childhood and education. Since then, I have visited dozens of schools around the world, conducting research and delivering intervention programmes for children with emotional and learning needs.
I also enjoy supporting teenagers and adults through life transitions, helping them to achieve significant emotional growth. I am trained in positive psychology, as well as personality disorders, anxiety, and depression.
My extensive training, professional experience and personal background enable me to take a holistic approach to personality development, conflict resolution and achieving happiness.
Education
My Qualifications
- 2016. Doctor Cum Laude in Psychology. University of Granada, Spain
- 2009. Master’s Degree in Psychology with two Distinctions. University of Granada, Spain
- 2007. Degree in Psychology with Honors. University of Buenos Aires, Argentina (validated by the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports)
Work Experience
My positions
- Director of the clinic Bamboo Psicología & Bienestar (Barcelona)
- Coordinator of the Dept. of Inclusive Education at Amadeus International School (Vienna) and Oak House School (Barcelona)
- Adjunct professor at Webster University, Vienna
- Psychologist at the Community Clinic of the University of Granada
- Researcher on European Project Eldel and LEE Group, University of Granada
- Teaching and research assistant, University of Buenos Aires
- Collaboration with schools (Finland, England, Austria, Spain, The Gambia, India, Argentina)
- HR Philips Argentina
Academic Publications
My Research
- Nigro, L. (2010) An interdisciplinary proposal to achieve gender equality at school. Ryan and Lemus Martín. (coords). University of Granada.
- Nigro, Jiménez-Fernández, Simpson and Defior (2014). Implicit learning of written regularities and its relationship to literacy acquisition in a shallow orthography. Journal of Psycholinguistic Research.
- Nigro, Jiménez-Fernández, Simpson and Defior (2015). Implicit learning of orthographic regularities in children with dyslexia. Annals of Dyslexia.
Office.
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Tutorials.
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My Clinic.
I welcome you to arrange an appointment at my clinic "Bamboo - Psychology & Wellbeing". See what you can expect in the slide show below. Of course, if you prefer to meet remotely, I also offer sessions online. Please contact me for further details.
Practice room 1
Supporting 1-2-1 sessions
Practice room 2
Motor skills & development
Practice room 3
Supporting couples therapy
Practice room 4
Supporting child therapy
Meeting room
Meetings & Presentations
Contact.
- Write an email to office@bamboocenter.es
- Call me at +34 622 28 98 68 (ESP) or at +43 681 81 52 32 42 (AUT)
- Send a message via Whatsapp
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- Contact me via Google
- Address: Carrer Benet Cortada 56/Local 4, 08174 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain (please arrange an appointment before you visit me at my clinic)