Iris Cosar

(she/her)

Developmental Psychologist & EMDR Therapist

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As a passionate Developmental Psychologist who is working with children, teens and adults in the field more than 10 years, my work is based on PASS Theory, EMDR, Expressive Art Therapy and Solution- focused techniques.

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At a glance
Barcelona, SpainAvailable in-person and online
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 4 years and 490+ sessions on It's Complicated
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
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About me

Hello everyone! Herkese merhaba!

My path into psychology began with a passion for understanding how children learn, feel, and connect. I started my career working with neurodivergent children, especially those with ADHD and Specific Learning Disorders, supporting not only their development but also guiding their families. Over time, I expanded my work into emotional support, specializing in anxiety, trauma, and self-regulation.

I later trained in EMDR and Art Therapy, which deeply shaped my therapeutic approach. Today, I offer therapy to children, adolescents, and adults—supporting their emotional wellbeing through evidence-based and creative modalities. I work with both the mind and the body, helping clients build emotional resilience, process stressful experiences, strengthen their inner resources, and reconnect with themselves.

I currently provide therapy both online and in-person in Barcelona, in English and Turkish. Alongside clinical work, I contribute to the EMDR Child and Adolescent Association, creating psychoeducational materials and resilience-building activities for young people. My work is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and co-creation—honoring each person’s unique story.

I speak:

EnglishTurkish

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Location:

Carrer De Sant Elies 11, 08006 Barcelona, Spain

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Approach

Treatment Approaches
Art therapyRecommended for those who feel more comfortable expressing emotions through creativity and want to explore their feelings through art rather than talking.
EMDRRecommended for those dealing with trauma who want to process painful memories in a structured way to reduce their emotional impact.
Solution-focused therapyRecommended for those who want quick, practical solutions to their problems without focusing too much time on the past.
I got my biggest strength from PASS Theory, EMDR Therapy, Expressive Art Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.

Every child comes from a culturally, educationally or socially different background. Therefore, first of all to understand what kind of a background that the child has, it is important to do the right assessments according to the defined problem and afterwards creating an individualized therapy plan.

On the other hand, when I work with adults I use an integrative - based on EMDR, Expressive Art Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy - approach again according to the individuals needs. What I like the most in these 3 ecoles are, it gives the opportunity to an individual to discover the inner difficulties inside them from a very soft and smooth angle. This angle gives the power to an individual to understand the difficulty while becoming stronger.

Experience

10 years in practice490+ sessions on It's ComplicatedOver 4 years at It's Complicated
June 2021 - Present: Freelance Developmental Psychologist
Providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults.
Creating educational materials/games for children and adolescents.
Providing psychological consultation to expat families.

Oct 2017 - March 2021: Developmental Psychologist Dyslexia Academy Special Education Centre in Turkey
Translated and adapted child learning programs.
Provided special education to LD students.
Kept detailed record of developmental progress of the child and informed the parents.
Developed materials and games for children.

Oct 2015 - Oct 2017: at Dunya Special Education Centre in Turkey
Gave special education support to children who have special needs.
Kept developmental record and informed their parents.
Researched, developed and translated educational materials for children.

Education

2014 MSc Developmental Psychology from Maastricht University, HOLLAND
2013 Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Izmir University of Economics, TURKEY

Services

Intro Call

Free 20 min Online
A brief 20-minute meeting to get acquainted and answer any questions that come to mind.

Individual Session

€80 50 min Online & In-person
1-on-1 therapy session with a child, teenager or adult.

Individual Session

€60 50 min Online & In-person
Educational therapy session, supporting the cognitive functions - as attention, planning, executive functions - of the individual.

Individual Session

Sliding scale
€60 50 min Online & In-person
1-on-1 sliding scale session with a child, teenager or adult.

Family Session

€100 50 min Online & In-person
Therapy session with the family members together.

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Barcelona, SpainAvailable in-person and online
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 4 years and 490+ sessions on It's Complicated
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 2 hours

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