Child psychologists in Malaga
At Integria Psicología we have child psychologists in Málaga and Rincón de la Victoria. Child psychology is essential to ensure that children grow up in healthy environments, develop strong emotional and social skills, and have the opportunity to lead a full and satisfying life.
Addressing emotional, cognitive or behavioural problems early can prevent more serious difficulties in the future and promote a positive adaptation to the needs of everyday life.
We work to accompany the youngest members of the family and is at your disposal to help you in the orientation, understanding and resolution of the difficulties that you may be going through in your family.
How is the therapy with our child psychologist in Malaga?
Carmen Mandly, our psychologist specializing in child and adolescent therapy in Rincón de la Victoria, works under an integrative model, which allows us to use a wide range of techniques to adapt them to the person and understand the problems comprehensively and thus provide a complete treatment that addresses the complexity of child development to provide the necessary tools, promoting resilience and working on self-esteem.
Our child psychologist in Malaga and Rincon de la Victoria seeks to create a space for play, tranquility, communication and understanding, adapting to the needs and worlds of the little ones. Emotions are the basis for understanding all human processes, so we believe in the importance of nurturing emotional well-being. We know that each child is unique, and it is our commitment to provide a safe space, full of empathy and trust where they can learn to understand themselves and be their best version.
We use an integrative model that allows us to use a wide range of techniques to adapt them to the individual and understand the problems comprehensively, thus providing a complete treatment that addresses the complexity of child development to provide the necessary tools, promoting resilience and working on self-esteem.
Likewise, we intervene in Early Care, with specific training in it, since the first years of development (0 to 6 years) are key for later functioning. The child is understood as a whole and we seek to respond to the transitory or permanent needs that may be encountered. Likewise, we attend to the needs of minors online as long as it is an appropriate intervention for the needs and difficulties that exist.
What do we treat?
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Emotional management
- Grief
- School and academic difficulties
- Neurodivergencies (ADHD, ASD...)
- Bullying
- Behavioral disorders
- Guidelines for family management based on positive psychology and education.
- Dificultades para la socialización e integración en el grupo
¿Por dónde empiezo?
If you think your child or adolescent is going through a bad time or has some difficulty that worries you, don’t worry, it’s normal to feel lost, don’t hesitate to contact us, we will try to guide you in the best possible way.
Do not hesitate to contact us, we will try to guide you in the best possible way, you are not alone, we are a team of child psychologists who are here to help you!
When is it necessary or useful to see a child psychologist?
In families, we often do not have the necessary tools to manage events or challenges that occur to us, whether they are specific events such as a move, bereavement or issues such as separation and the new family dynamics that will have to be established after it. In these situations, children may feel lost because they do not have the necessary strategies to face them, being visible in their behavior to the rest of the family and loved ones. Therefore, our job is to provide them with tools to develop effective and age-appropriate coping skills.
In addition, on numerous occasions we encounter difficulties in school performance. We try to identify and address these barriers, allowing children to reach their maximum academic potential, and always looking for what is behind low grades or low performance (emotional blockage, bullying, ADHD, dyslexia…).
F&A
In Spain, authorization is required by all persons having parental custody of the minor as established by law (Royal Decree of July 24, 1889 of the Civil Code and Law 41/2002, of November 14), so it will be necessary to review the separation or divorce decree to assess each case individually.
In the event that one of the guardians does not consent to the intervention of a psychologist, the petitioning guardian may appeal through the courts. In this case, a judge will hear both holders of parental authority and the minor if he/she is over 12 years of age. Subsequently, the magistrate will attribute the power to decide to the corresponding guardian, who can make the decision without the consent of the other.
If the minor is 16 years old, he/she could receive psychological care without the authorization of his/her parents, since it is understood that he/she has reached the age of majority in health.
The second paragraph of article 156 of the Civil Code establishes that the consent of both parents will not be necessary when:
- There is a condemnatory sentence or an open criminal proceeding against one of the parents for an attempt against the life, physical integrity, freedom, moral integrity or freedom and sexual indemnity of the children.
- There is a condemnatory sentence or an open criminal proceeding against one of the parents for attacking the other.
- When the woman is receiving assistance in a specialized service of gender violence, even if no complaint has been filed.
If you find yourself in one of the above cases, it will be sufficient to inform the other parent in advance of the start of the psychological care and assistance, without having to seek their consent.
From Integria Psychology, either in our center of psychologists in Rincon de la Victoria or Málaga, we always want to have the knowledge and collaboration of all family members and loved ones who are part of the day to day of the child, since they are the people who know him/her best.
An adequate child therapy requires the involvement of fathers, mothers, siblings and those people close to the children in order to achieve the individual and family welfare that we pursue.
In any case, there is always a fluid communication between therapist and legal guardians, since the feedback on the treatment with the child is fundamental in child psychological intervention.
All minors have the right to be heard, especially in those cases where there is some type of risk for the minor, where the responsibility falls on the legal guardians and not on the professional.
From the age of 14, they may consent to treatment on their behalf, as well as decide to give their legal guardians access to their medical records. Below this age, legal guardians may have access to all the information in your medical record.
From 16 years of age onwards, they can decide on their treatment (except in high-risk situations) and on the switchboard.
Concerning confidentiality, the minor must authorize any information to be communicated to other people, as long as there is no risk to his/her physical and emotional integrity, the integrity of other patients or the integrity of the patient.
