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WellBIST

A comprehensive psychological support programme designed to enhance emotional well-being, foster a positive work environment, and provide researchers and staff with the tools to navigate professional challenges.

The global scientific community has long highlighted the high levels of stress researchers face. In response, we offer WellBIST: a comprehensive psychological support programme designed to provide positive communication spaces, resources for navigating complex situations, conflict resolution tools, and strategies for fostering a supportive and healthy work environment. Our goal is to enhance well-being and occupational health across the research community.

WellBIST equips researchers and supporting staff within the BIST community with practical training and tools to support their professional growth while maintaining mental health. Additionally, it promotes a culture of collaboration and support where individuals can flourish.

Programme Objectives:

  • Encourage healthy habits
  • Enhance workplace well-being
  • Improve personal and professional communication
  • Share best practices within the research community
  • Develop strategies for achieving physical, mental, and emotional balance
  • Provide support in managing stress and emotional challenges

The WellBIST programme offers a range of activities to foster a more supportive and resilient research environment at both the individual and community levels.

Individual Sessions

Enhance your emotional well-being with personalized one-on-one sessions. You can book appointments directly with a psychotherapist (see the section below). Sessions are 50 minutes long, with a maximum of 5 sessions per person per year, at a rate of €50 per session. For information on discounted rates, please contact your centre’s representative listed in the WellBIST Team tab.

Workshops and seminars

Participate in interactive sessions throughout the year on topics relevant to the research community’s emerging needs. Stay informed about upcoming workshops and let your HR department know if you have suggestions for future topics. Visit BIST couses website for more information.

Please note: if your situation falls beyond the scope of this programme, our therapists may provide a referral to a specialized professional. For cases involving existing psychological conditions or workplace harassment, you will be referred to your centre’s internal resources and protocols.

The WellBIST programme has been thoughtfully developed by BIST in collaboration with the HR departments of the seven BIST research centres. Their deep understanding of researchers’ needs ensures the programme remains relevant and effective.

Each research centre has a designated WellBIST representative responsible for supporting the programme’s implementation. If you have questions, require assistance, or would like to suggest topics for workshops, your centre’s representative is here to help.

Centre

Contact

BIST Laia Bahima
CRG Montserrat Ruano
IBEC Carolina Marí
Katherine Palomino
ICFO Mery Gil
ICN2 Ana Belén Ávalos
ICIQ Xavier Blanch
IFAE Pilar Ojeda
IRB Barcelona Laia Sardà

Maribel Labrid

The Psychotherapists

Our team of experienced psychotherapists is dedicated to providing support and guidance to help you navigate emotional and professional challenges. They offer a confidential and respectful space for you to explore your concerns and develop effective coping strategies.

To schedule an appointment, you can directly contact one them. Learn more about our therapists and their areas of expertise in the section below.

Presentation

 

Psychologist, coach, and mentor. More than 28 years of experience in training and development of professional skills and competences. My career allows me to guide you and offer different strategies for a more efficient management of professional environments, personal empowerment and leadership.

We define the problem, here and now, so we can focus on the solutions. Lead ourselves to later on lead the others.

Clinical Approach Integrative, humanist, systemic

Social skills, self-esteem, leadership, emotional management, conflict resolution, professional purpose, self-confidence, empowerment, assertiveness, communication.

Session format Presencial / Online
Languages Spanish / Catalan
Official Education
  • Degree in Psychology, specialist in work and organisations, UB.
  • Master in People Leadership and Management, URL & IQS
  • Master in Personal Acoaching and Leadership, UB
  • Master in Systemic Coaching, EASYC.
  • Postgraduate course in Rational-emotional-behavioral therapy, Institute A.Ellis.
  • Therapeutical Forest Guide, Universitat de Girona.
  • Postgraduate course on Engin
  • Postgraduate course on Training Engineering , UPC.
Licensing (Official College of Psychologists) CAT-7222
WhatsApp Contact 655426991
e-mail mjt@copc.cat
Web www.mjtorrente.com
Ciudad Barcelona
Presentation Psychologist and coach.

Private practice for more than 10 years.

Systemic Therapy and Brief Therapy orientation.

We focus on defining the main problem at the present moment. We are committed to promoting a change in the interaction between our most important relationships and the context that surround us.

Systemic Therapy conceives and treats mental issues as the manifestation of alterations in our patterns of communication and the way we interact in our relationships.

Clinical Approach Systemic. Brief therapy and problem solving.
Specialties Clinical. Anxiety. Depression. Family and partner relationships. Self – esteem. Healthy habits. Management of internal and external demand. Situations of harassment and employment discrimination.
Session format Face-to-face / Online
Languages English / Spanish
Official Education
  • Graduated in brief therapy and problem solving, Mental Research Institute. EEUU. Ending 7/2
  • Master in Coaching. Autonomous University of Barcelona.
  • School of Family Therapy, Hospital de Sant Pau.
  • Graduated in Psychology. National University of Rosario.
Licensing (Official College of Psychologists) CAT-20794
WhatsApp Contact 635784641
Email Contact rominabass@copc.cat
City Barcelona
Presentation

 

Clinical psychologist with more than 13 years of experience in providing psychological support. Experience working in private and public centres and providing support in the legal field.

Private consultation in Argentina and in Spain.

Clinical Approach Multidisciplinary approach in the clinical orientation.
Specialties Anxiety, depression, panic attacks, sleep disorders, eating disorders, psychosomatic discomfort, sexual disorders, and addictions.

Management of internal and external demand. Situations of harassment and employment discrimination.

Session format Online
Languages English / Spanish
Official Education
  • University of Sevilla: thesis dissertation March 2022.
  • Master in Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Granada.
  • Postgraduate in humanitarian crisis and public health, University of Eastern Finland.
  • Human development programme, University of Jÿvaskÿla.
  • Cognitive Science programme, University of Buenos Aires.
  • Postgraduate in Neurotrauma Oregon Health and Science University.
  • Psychologist National University of Rosario.
Licensing (Official College of Psychologists) AN-07282
WhatsApp Contact 685725273
Email Contact damianuroz@cop.es
City Sevilla
Presentation

 

Psychologist and Psychotherapist.

Partner in Psychology and psychiatric center

Graduated in Psychology by the Universitat de Barcelona, with additional studies at the University of Geneva with postgraduate education and extensive experience in clinical and consultancy to individuals and organisations, where I have been involved in developing, leading and managing multiple projects.

Clinical Approach Integrative, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Brief therapy
Specialities
  • Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Depression
  • Wellbeing
  • Personal growth (social skills, emotional intelligence, self-esteem and confidence,..)
Session format Presencial / Online
Languages Spanish /Catalan/ French/ English (medium)
Official Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology 1990-1995, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona
  • Extension of the Degree in Psychology, Faculté de Psychologie et des Sciences de l’Education de Genève. University of Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Training Programme 1995-1998, Crisis Unit. Municipal Institute of Psychiatry (IMPU), Barcelona
  • Postgraduate degree in Strategic human resources management 2008 UOC, Barcelona
Licensing (Official College of Psychologists) CAT-8540
WhatsApp Contact 606977001
Email Contact agarcia@copc.cat
Web www.ariadnapsicologia.com  (coming soon)
City Barcelona
Presentation PhD, Organisational and Career Coach.

As a senior-postdoctoral researcher and a coach from the IECL, I founded Kintsugi Coaching in 2019. I am passionate about helping researchers progress in their career and enjoy providing strategies to grow and thrive among STEM professions.

I conducted various Group Career Development workshops with several research organisations (BIST, PRBB, CRG, IRB, ISGlobal…) enabling researchers to develop essential skills and tools to navigate barriers surrounding career advancement.

I have been formed through different programs of leadership, coaching and entrepreneurship to stimulate opportunities for successful leadership in academia.

Clinical Approach Assessment of self-professional worth and factors impacting the success of academics.

Individual Coaching Sessions for researchers and Career Development workshops for group and organisations.

Specialties Gain confidence and develop a growth mindset

Optimise time management by maximising goal setting skills

Uncover limiting beliefs and reveal hidden strengths and aspirations

Session format Face-to-face / Online
Languages English/ Spanish/ French
Official Education PhD degree in Biomedecine, Centre of Genomic Regulation and Pompeu Fabra University, Spain | 2015

Certificate of Organisational Coach Level 1 and Level 2, Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL), Australia | 2019

Accelerated Leadership Performance Program, Women and Leadership Australia | 2018-2019

Impactful Innovator Entrepreneurship program, Bright Arena, Australia | 2020

Human Element Program, Schutz Company, USA | 2021

Web https://kintsugicoach.org/
WhatsApp Contact 643512205
Email Contact kintsugicoach@gmail.com
City Barcelona and Melbourne
Presentation

 

I’m a psychotherapist specialised in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.  I graduated with an honours degree in psychology in the UK and worked for many years there in the mental health field, helping people with a wide range of psychological issues. I completed my Masters in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Barcelona and as a therapist I offer clients a safe, confidential and welcoming environment in which to explore and navigate through difficult times in their lives. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is an active, collaborative process and encourages clients to learn techniques which they can use during the period of therapy and take with them as tools to help in the future, promoting independence and longer term benefits.
Clinical Approach Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with an interest in Mindfulness techniques.
Specialties Anxiety and depression
Session format Face-to-face, Online
Languages English (native speaker)
Official Education Degree in Psychology, Plymouth University, UK

Masters in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, ISEP, Barcelona

Licensing (Official College of Psychologists) Member of British Psychological Society No. 439509
WhatsApp Contact 622 224 556
Email Contact chris@cbt-therapist-bcn.com
City Barcelona
Presentation

 

*On leave until autumn 2025*

Psychologist and psychotherapist, PhD. Trained in cognitive behavioral therapy.

My experience as a researcher who has lived in different countries has shaped my work as a therapist. I see therapy as an effective, creative, emotional, and interactive process of learning. I will support you in exploring your feelings, learning new tools, and implementing changes that align with your personal values.

Clinical Approach Cognitive behavioral therapy, with an interest in third-wave methods (e.g. acceptance and commitment therapy) and Gestalt therapy
Specialties Anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, interpersonal skills, emotion regulation and acceptance, autism/ neurodiversity
Session format Online
Languages English / German
Official Education
  • Undergraduate & Masters in Psychology at the University of Vienna, Austria
  • PhD in Philosophy (Research focus: emotion, autism in adults, cognitive neuroscience) at Aarhus University, Denmark
  • Postgraduate degree as psychological psychotherapist in Munich, Germany
Licensing (Official College of Psychologists) Member of German Association of Psychologists (No. 62266)

License as psychological psychotherapist by the Bavarian State, Germany

WhatsApp Contact
e-mail psychotherapy.ht@gmail.com
Web
Ciudad Barcelona