Welcome
Concern about mental health is gaining more and more followers every day thanks to greater social awareness. This is making it possible to eradicate the stigma that has long accompanied this type of health issue. Access to more and better sources of information, as well as an increasingly qualified and sensitive number of professionals, makes it easier to deal with mental health issues in a natural way.
Good mental health allows us to enjoy life more fully—even in the face of challenges—, develop our skills and potential, establish satisfying relationships, perform better in our daily activities and maintain a more positive and optimistic attitude.
Through my services we will work together to help you promote your well-being, your resilience and your emotional balance—among other psychological and therapeutic benefits—so that you can have a fuller and more productive life.
Services
Children and Adolescents
Good mental health during childhood and adolescence lays the foundation for proper emotional and social development. Children and adolescents with good mental health feel good about themselves and have healthy self-esteem. In addition, they are able to cope with everyday challenges, tend to have better family and social relationships and perform better academically, laying a solid foundation for adulthood.
How can I help you?
✓ Behavioral problems
✓ Anxiety
✓ Difficulty sleeping
✓ Changes in school performance
✓ Mood swings, etc.
Adults
Mental health affects every aspect of life, from relationships and job performance to physical health. Maintaining good mental health allows us to manage stress, make good decisions and face life’s challenges, among other things. It also promotes resilience, emotional stability and general well-being, which are essential elements for enjoying a full and balanced life.
How can I help you?
✓ Depression
✓ Anxiety
✓ Difficulty sleeping
✓ Eating disorders
✓ Other psychological distresses, etc.
Couples’ Counseling
Mental health plays an indisputable role in addressing relationship problems, as we communicate more effectively, manage conflicts with empathy and better understand the other’s needs. A solid foundation of mental health fosters trust, emotional connection, and resilience, ultimately leading to healthier, fuller and more satisfying relationships.
How can I help you?
✓ Improving communication
✓ Conflict resolution
✓ Individual and couple well-being
✓ Respectful and balanced relationships
✓ Problem prevention, etc.
Families
Mental health is essential for families, as it helps create a safe, supportive and caring environment for their members. When family members prioritize their mental well-being, they are able to communicate more openly, manage stress and resolve conflicts more effectively.
How can I help you?
✓ Emotional bonding
✓ Communication and understanding
✓ Problem solving
✓ Individual and family growth
✓ Conflict resolution, etc.
Loss and Grief
Mental health is essential in the process of grief and loss due to death, separation, divorce, etc., as it helps us process emotions and cope with pain. Prioritizing mental well-being can give us the strength to face these types of situations and find meaning in this stage, promoting healing and resilience.
How can I help you?
✓ Intense emotions (sadness, anger, guilt, etc.)
✓ Anxiety and depression
✓ Protocol for formal and informal caregivers, etc.
Social Skills
Good mental health promotes trust, empathy and effective communication, which contribute to establishing positive social relationships. It also helps us to navigate social situations, manage emotions and establish connections with others, which is essential for personal and professional success.
How can I help you?
✓ Self-esteem and assertiveness
✓ Communication skills
✓ Active listening
✓ Paralanguage, etc.
Fees
Videoconference
50 € (70 € couples)
✓ Session: 60 min
✓ Indicated for those who live in remote areas, have mobility problems or do not want to travel to a mental health appointment.
✓ This service also allows for greater time saving by not having to travel to the appointment, thus avoiding time wasted due to trying to find parking space, traffic jams, unforeseen events, etc.
✓ Payment methods: Card, Bizum, bank transfer
In Person
60 € (80 € couples)
✓ Session: 60 min
✓ In-person sessions allow for more direct and full communication between client and therapist, which facilitates the therapeutic relationship in a clinical space free of distractions.
✓ Psicoestudio (Gran Vía, 84, 1.º D – VIGO)
✓ Fisioterapia Activa Cangas (Av. de Galicia, 10, bajo – CANGAS)
✓ Prompt arrival is appreciated
✓ Payment methods: Cash, Card, Bizum
At Home
80 € (100 € couples)
✓ Session: 60 min
✓ Home-based psychological care has the advantage that the person is in a familiar and comfortable environment, which reduces anxiety and makes one feel more open during interaction with the therapist. This modality can be particularly beneficial if one has mobility, transportation or health problems that make it difficult to leave the home.
✓ Home visits in Vigo are available. Please check availability for other locations.
✓ Payment methods: Cash, Card, Bizum

About Me
- Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology (University of Santiago de Compostela): 700 hrs of practical training at Psicoestudio
- Master’s Degree in Secondary Teacher Training: School Counselor (University of Vigo): 200 hrs of practical training at IES Santa Irene, Vigo
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (Open University of Catalunya): 200 hrs of practical training at Rocky Mountain Psychological Services, Calgary, Canada
- Additional training:
- Course «Managing Difficult Patients: Perfecting the Treatment of Personality Disorders» (Official Association of Psychologists of Galicia)
- Training in Systemic Family Therapy :: Initiation Level :: Psicoestudio/Karma – CAMBIO
- Course «Psychological ethics in emergencies: The doubt that adds up» (Official Association of Psychologists of Galicia)
- Course «Systemic Family Therapy for Psychological Intervention at Home» (Official Association of Psychologists of Madrid)
- Course “Communicating Bad News in Emergencies” (Official Association of Psychologists of Galicia)
- Course “Introduction to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy” (National University of Continuous Learning)
- Course “Handling Difficult Situations, Violent People, Social Pressure, and Difficult Phone Calls” (Official Association of Psychologists of Galicia)
- Course “Intercultural Mediation” (Official Association of Psychologists of Galicia)
- Course “Health & Gender – 2022” (University of Santiago de Compostela)
- III Congress on Outreach of Eating Disorders and Obesity – 2022 (Official Association of Psychologists of Madrid)
- Course “Psychological First Aid” (Autonomous University of Barcelona)
- Languages:
- English: IELTS C1
- Galician: CELGA 4
Juan José Piñeiro Santos

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