Sports Psychologist in Barcelona and Online
PhD in Health and Sport Psychology. University professor. Over 10 years as a coach in professional football clubs: FC Barcelona, Deportivo Alavés, Al Fateh, Al Rayyan, Riga FC, Ittihad Club, Catgas Energia Santa Coloma.
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Who I am
I'm Fran Herruzo Torres, PhD in Health and Sport Psychology (Reg. no. 23622). I've worked as a football coach at professional clubs in Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Latvia (FC Barcelona, Deportivo Alavés, Al Fateh, Al Rayyan, Riga FC, Al Ittihad Club, Catgas Energia Santa Coloma). I currently combine university teaching with private practice as a sports psychologist, and collaborate with various clubs and universities.
I work with athletes of all ages and levels who want to improve or maintain their sporting performance and increase their personal and athletic wellbeing. I also work with coaches: during my PhD studies I specialised in this role, and now I help them improve their performance and look after their mental health. I come from the world of football, so most of my work is in football, though I also work in other sports such as athletics, basketball, hockey, tennis, artistic skating, triathlon, etc.
As for how I work, I use cognitive behavioural therapy and base my practice on scientific evidence. I see psychology as part of training, just like technical, physical or nutritional preparation.
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Specialties
Psychological work with football goalkeepers
15 years working with elite goalkeepers: confidence under pressure, leadership in defense and split-second decisions.
Goalkeeper psychologyCoach mental health
Managing competitive pressure, preventing burnout and supporting coaches through project changes. From doctoral research to direct work with elite technical staffs.
Individual and endurance sports
In tennis, boxing, running, cycling or triathlon, the mental side makes the difference. I work on concentration, confidence and bouncing back after a bad result.
Sporting and cultural transitions
Changes of club, league, country or playing system. More than 10 years living these transitions myself, plus my doctoral research on migration and mental health.
Psychology at clubs
Designing and setting up psychology departments at professional clubs: what the club needs, intervention protocols and how it fits with the technical staff.
Psychological work with adolescents and youth
Preventive work with young athletes at elite academies: competitive mindset, confidence and resilience from the youth categories up.
Sessions in Barcelona, Ripollet and online
Reviews on Google
Marc Vives
An excellent professional and person. From the very first session, I felt heard and understood. His approach inspires confidence and security, creating a space where it's easy to open up and move forward. He has helped me manage difficult situations and understand myself better. He always demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and practical tools to apply in everyday life. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a caring, dedicated, and truly passionate psychologist.
Guillem N.I.
Very professional and friendly team. They make you feel comfortable from the first moment. I would recommend this center to anyone looking for a safe and trusted space to take care of their mental health.
Daniel
I received some great tools to help me manage the groups of young athletes I work with, and I feel so much better since I started working with Fran. Delighted to have him on board 💪
Angel Berastain
A very good professional, very committed and with great knowledge.
Iván Véliz
Thank you so much, Fran! For your kindness and for everything I've learned. An incredible professional!
Have you worked with me? Your experience can help athletes and coaches take the step of looking after their mental health.
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Individual session or session bundles. No commitment.
5-session bundle
Enough sessions to actually shift something — a block, a bad patch, prep for a key competition.
Frequently asked questions
I combine something few people have: rigorous academic training — a PhD Cum Laude in Sport Psychology — with more than ten years inside professional clubs, both as a coach and as a psychologist (FC Barcelona, Deportivo Alavés, Al Fateh SC, Al Rayyan SC, Riga FC, Al Ittihad Club, Catgas Energia Santa Coloma). I know the theory, and I also know the reality of sport from the inside.
With athletes, coaches, technical staff and clubs of any discipline and level, from grassroots to the professional elite.
An initial, no-commitment session to understand your situation, your goals and assess how I can help.
An individual 50-60 minute session costs €60. There are bundles of 5, 10 and 15 sessions that lower the price per session, and group sessions for up to 8 athletes. You can see all rates on the pricing page.
Through the contact form on the website or by calling +34 931 464 464. I respond personally to every request.
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