What is Art for therapy and wellbeing?
There are several positive effects that artistic practice can have on health, regardless of the level of experience we have. Art can be a great tool to be used in Therapy...
Dr Marta Mandolini
Psychologist
“On Line and On Site. ACC certified Coach, Clinical and Health Psychologist, Professional trainer, Mindfulness expert. Positive approach, trust, freedom.”
About Me
I am a psychologist based in Barcelona. I offer online and in-person therapy to help you with career changes, expat relocation, stress and burnout, and personal development. I use art therapy, group sessions, corporate workshops and mindfulness to help you build practical coping skills.
Approach
Positive Psychology, Coaching Fusion, Art therapy.
Services
Online consultations through the Covid-19 crisis as well.
Coaching and art therapy sessions available on line via Skype, Zoom, Whatsapp, Facetime, phone or whatever the client feels comfortable with.
Services Offered:
Art Therapy
A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.
Learn more about Art TherapyCoaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
Learn more about Group TherapyMindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
Learn more about MindfulnessStress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
Learn more about Stress ManagementSkills Training
Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Learn more about Skills Training
Works With:
- All ages
- Communities
- Families
- Groups
- Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
Learn more about Stress / BurnoutRelocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
Learn more about Relocation / ExpatOnline Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online TherapyRelationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
Learn more about Relationship IssuesSelf-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
Learn more about Self-EsteemAnxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
Learn more about Anxiety
Professional Title:
Psychologist
A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.
Credentials
Registrations
Accredited Certified Coach
Qualifications
Master of Arts in Clinical and Health Psychology
University of Florence
Year: 2007
Professional Coach
Coaching Fusion
Year: 2018
Visual Arts
LABA Florence Academy
Year: 2014
Art Therapy in Groups
Goldsmith College
Year: 2009
Mindfulness and Emotional Management (Mindfulness y Gestión Emocional)
IEPP Instituto Europeo de Psicologia Positiva Barcelona
Year: 2019
Service Areas
Barcelona, Spain
