APPEA (Association francophone de Psychologie et de Psychopathologie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent)

What APPEA (Association francophone de Psychologie et de Psychopathologie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent) does

APPEA is a French non-profit professional association (association à but non lucratif) founded on July 3, 2010, headquartered at 175 bis rue de Tolbiac, 75013 Paris, under the registered activity declaration NDA 11 92 18837 92. The association delivers continuing education and professional training for psychologists, psychotherapists, and allied mental-health and education professionals working with children and adolescents, operating across the health, education, prevention, and social sectors in France.

Its core offering is a portfolio of 2-6 day multi-day training formations covering standardized clinical assessment instruments (PEP-3, ADI-R, ADOS-2, NEPSY-II, WPPSI-IV, Vineland-II, TAT) and therapeutic modalities (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy / ACT, Bergès therapeutic relaxation, Barkley behavioral parent-training groups, social skills training programs, emotional regulation for ADHD). The portfolio is delivered through live in-person training sessions, live webinars, and a growing on-demand e-learning replay library that is consumed via the appea.org platform, which is built on a PocketBase backend serving as the content management and course delivery system. APPEA also publishes a podcast series featuring expert Q&A on contemporary child and adolescent psychology topics.

APPEA monetizes primarily through pay-as-you-go fees for training sessions, webinar participation, and replay access, with prices varying by course length and content. Training programs are Qualiopi-certified for the 2025-2027 period, making attendees eligible for French OPCO-funded continuing professional development reimbursement. The primary customer segment is licensed mental-health professionals (psychologists and psychotherapists) specializing in child and adolescent work, with a secondary segment of education and social-sector professionals. Marketing is conducted through a digital-first mix — website content, email newsletters, webinars, and podcasts — with distribution via direct website enrollment. The organization operates with a small 14-employee team and reports a 4.6/5 trainee satisfaction rating based on post-training evaluations conducted between May 2025 and April 2026.

Name

APPEA (Association francophone de Psychologie et de Psychopathologie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent)

Legal name

Association de Psychologie et de Psychopathologie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent

Website

https://appea.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

APPEA is a French non-profit association, founded in 2010, providing Qualiopi-certified continuing education training, webinars, and e-learning replays to psychologists, psychotherapists, and education/social professionals specializing in child and adolescent psychology and psychopathology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Continuing Education and Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAH)

Keywords

• Professional continuing education
• Clinical psychology training
• Child psychology assessment
• Psychopathology professional development
• Standardized assessment tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Continuing education and professional development training for psychologists, psychotherapists, and mental health professionals working with children and adolescents. Revenue generated through training session fees, webinar participation, and e-learning content access.

Pricing tiers

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

APPEA is a non-profit professional association that delivers continuing education and professional training in child and adolescent psychology and psychopathology. It sells multi-day in-person formations, live webinars, on-demand e-learning replays, and podcasts covering standardized clinical assessment tools (PEP-3, ADI-R, ADOS-2, NEPSY-II, WPPSI-IV, Vineland-II, TAT) and therapeutic approaches (ACT, Bergès relaxation, social skills training, Barkley/PEPS programs) to licensed psychologists, psychotherapists, and educational/social professionals.

Product overview

APPEA is a non-profit professional association that provides continuing education training in child and adolescent psychology and psychopathology. The organization offers a portfolio of professional training programs focused on standardized clinical assessment tools (PEP-3, ADI-R, ADOS-2, NEPSY-II, WPPSI-IV, Vineland-II, TAT), therapeutic approaches (ACT, relaxation methods), and specialized intervention programs (social skills groups, Barkley behavioral programs). The offering includes live webinars and recorded replays, podcasts featuring expert discussions, and calendar-based training sessions throughout the year.

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Products and services

• Formations en psychologie et psychopathologie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent Professional continuing education training sessions covering clinical assessment tools, therapeutic approaches, and diagnostic methods for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders, behavioral issues, and psychological difficulties. Includes certification preparation courses for standardized instruments. Targeted at licensed psychologists, psychotherapists, and mental health professionals.
• Webinaires et replays Live and recorded webinar sessions on topics related to child and adolescent psychology, providing professional development content accessible via on-demand streaming. Targeted at mental health professionals seeking flexible CPD.
• Podcast APPEA Audio podcast series featuring expert discussions and Q&A sessions on contemporary topics in child and adolescent psychology and psychopathology. Distributed as ongoing content for mental health professionals.
• PEP-3 Training (Profil Psycho-Educatif) Training course on the Psycho-Educational Profile, Third Edition (PEP-3), covering administration, scoring, interpretation, and analysis of results for assessing children with developmental disorders. Targeted at clinicians and psychologists.
• ADI-R Training (Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised) Training course on the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) for clinical and diagnostic evaluation of autism spectrum disorders. Targeted at clinicians diagnosing autism.
• ADOS-2 Training (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) Training course on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2) for autism diagnosis observation. Targeted at clinicians diagnosing autism.
• ACT Therapy Training (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Training course on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches for working with children and adolescents, including emotional support techniques. Targeted at psychotherapists and mental health professionals.
• Social Skills Training Groups (5-14 years) Training course on social skills groups for children aged 5-14, particularly those with neurodevelopmental disorders or specific language disorders. Targeted at clinicians and educators running group interventions.
• NEPSY-II Training (Neuropsychological Assessment) Training course on the NEPSY-II neuropsychological assessment for developmental disorders and learning disabilities. Targeted at psychologists and neuropsychologists.
• WPPSI-IV Training (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence) Training course on the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence-Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for psychological assessment of young children. Targeted at psychologists assessing cognitive development.
• Vineland-II Training (Adaptive Behavior Scales) Training course on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-Second Edition for assessing adaptive functioning in individuals. Targeted at clinicians evaluating adaptive behavior.
• TAT Training for Children and Adolescents - Level 1 Training course on the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) specifically adapted for children and adolescents, covering administration, positioning, scoring methods, and procedures. Targeted at psychologists using projective assessment.
• Barkley Groups & PEPS Program Training Training course on parent guidance groups based on Barkley methods and the PEPS program for children with behavioral disorders, with or without ADHD diagnosis. Targeted at clinicians working with parents of children with behavioral issues.
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders Training Training course on neurodevelopmental disorder assessment: developmental stages, screening, clinical approaches, interventions, and new practices. Targeted at clinicians and allied professionals working with children with neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Bergès Method Therapeutic Relaxation Training Training course on therapeutic relaxation using the Bergès method for children, adolescents, and adults. Targeted at clinicians practicing relaxation techniques.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.6/5 trainee satisfaction rating

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves5 records

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Direct peers

• SFPEADA (Société Française de Psychiatrie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent): French professional society for child and adolescent psychiatry and associated disciplines. Directly comparable as a French professional association providing continuing education and clinical training in child/adolescent mental health, serving an overlapping clinician member base.
• EMDR France: French association for EMDR practitioners offering accredited training and certification for mental health professionals. Comparable as a French organization providing Qualiopi-eligible continuing education for mental health clinicians with multi-format delivery.
• AFTCC (Association Francophone de Thérapie Comportementale et Cognitive): French francophone association for cognitive-behavioral therapy offering professional training, certifications, and continuing education to mental health practitioners. Comparable as a French professional association providing paid continuing education for clinicians with a similar membership-driven delivery model.
• AFPP (Association Française des Psychologues Professionnels): French professional association representing psychologists and providing continuing education and professional development resources. Comparable as a French professional association serving the same psychologist customer base with overlapping continuing education offerings.
• ORSYS: Major French professional training organization offering courses across IT, management, and health topics with Qualiopi certification. Comparable as a French Qualiopi-certified professional training provider with multi-format delivery serving individual practitioners.

Broad incumbents

• Université Paris Cité (Faculty of Psychology): Major French university offering diplomas, continuing education, and professional training in psychology. Comparable as a French provider of formal psychology continuing education serving mental health professionals, though it offers a broader portfolio beyond child/adolescent specialization.
• Wolters Kluwer Health: Global provider of professional medical and health information, including continuing education and training content for clinicians. Comparable as a large incumbent providing clinical training and educational content to mental health professionals, though far broader in scope than APPEA's niche.
• Croix-Rouge Française Formation: French Red Cross training division offering professional development courses across health, social, and emergency care. Comparable as a French Qualiopi-certified training provider serving health and social professionals with structured continuing education programs.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): Major French public institution dedicated to continuing education across many professional fields including health and psychology. Comparable as a French Qualiopi-certified continuing education provider, though its scope is far broader than APPEA's child/adolescent niche.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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