EarlyYears
Psychology
provides psychological support for families with children between 0 and 18 years of age located in The Hague, Netherlands.
Our work together can be done in English, French or Spanish.
Forms Of Support
Our work is envisioned from an integrative and holistic point of view. From this perspective, the family is always included in a child’s therapeutical process.
Working With Children
The work we do with children can be done in an indirect way, by supporting their process through parental guidance sessions; or it can also be direct, through individual child sessions.
Our approach stems from an attachment perspective and is influenced by different forms of therapy such as Play therapy, Sandtray therapy, Art therapy.
This work can be complemented with home, school and daycare observations when deemed necessary, as to paint a broader picture of the child’s life, enabling a deeper understanding of the child and family’s experiences.
Working With Parents
The transition to parenthood is a period of both joys and challenges. Indeed, raising a child is not an easy ride. Such is the case that, in every society the individual that is about to undergo the experience of becoming a parent must go through, at least to a certain degree, some process of transmission and guidance. Evidently some form of support network is essential. However, in today’s world, and for many reasons, more often than not parents seem to find themselves entering this journey lacking the roadmap, companionship, and felt safety that a support network provides.
Parents can experience difficulties in the day-to-day activities with their child, as well as in understanding their child’s behaviour, or even in their role as parents. These felt difficulties can become extremely disarming and tiring. Ordinary activities can generate conflicts, mental blocks, cries, and crisis. Understandably, these situations can end up challenging the parents’ patience and embedding within them a feeling of frustration and helplessness.
Through parental guidance sessions our mission is to reflect together on these felt difficulties, and build the roadmap that suits the family.
Sara Dominguez, PhD
As I discovered a passion for working with young children, I decided to orient my university studies towards Psychology and child development. After obtaining my bachelor’s degree at the Université De Provence in France, I continued with a Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology at the Université Paris Descartes. I then continued with a Master of Science in Research in Psychology, before obtaining my degree of Doctor in Psychology (PhD) from Nanterre Université.
My work has always been divided between the two complementary fields of research and clinical work, as I firmly believe in always deepening my understanding of child development and parent-child interaction in order to offer a better support and care to families.
Before moving to The Hague, I worked as a research assistant in a laboratory specializing in studies related to child development, parent-infant interaction and psychopathology, as well as in a community social action center in Paris. Within this center, my functions focused on support and guidance to parenthood, to the infant’s development and socialization, as well as to parent-infant relationships in the first three years of life. If you are interested in knowing more about my professional experience and having access to my scientific publications in the matter, please visit my LinkedIn profile.
The exposure to a diverse international environment has also been a key part of my working and personal experience. This has lead me to develop a keen sensibility to cross-cultural nuances and differences, as well as to the challenges of living and growing up in different countries and cultures.
I am a member of the Netherlands Institut of Psychologists (Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen – NIP) and I abide by its code of Ethics.
Consultation
After our initial contact, we coordinate an appointment for an intake session, an hour and a half consultation. This allows you to openly share your questions and preoccupations, and, in return, this moment permits us to see what kind of work we can do together.
All following sessions can last up to one hour. Please know that if the session lasts more than an hour, the rate will be subject to change and be billed on a pro rata basis.
For further information about our fees please reach out by email or telephone.
Early Years Psychology holds no contracts with health insurance companies or municipalities. It is your responsibility to seek reimbursement if applicable.
Attached below, the documents related to the Privacy Statement and Terms and Conditions of Early Years Psychology:
Privacy Statement
Terms and Conditions
Contact
Address
Koninginnegracht 101, 2514 AL Den Haag
Phone
+31 (0) 6 30 57 59 89