Bipolar disorder can involve significant changes in mood, energy, sleep and behaviour. Dr Francisco Zorrilla García provides psychiatric assessment and ongoing treatment for adults and younger patients with bipolar symptoms.
UK and Spain
His training includes General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, psychotherapy and Legal Psychiatry, supported by extensive clinical practice in both countries.
Dr Zorrilla has more than 25 years of clinical experience in public and private mental health services in Spain and the UK, including the management of complex mood disorders.
Treatment is based on current scientific knowledge and adapted to each patient, taking into account symptoms, previous episodes, medication history and personal circumstances.
Consultations are available online by video or telephone throughout Spain, as well as face to face in Alicante for patients who prefer in-person care.
Assessment looks at changes in mood, energy, sleep, behaviour and functioning, as well as previous episodes, family history, medication and other relevant clinical factors.
Treatment may include medication, psychoeducation and psychotherapeutic support, with regular review to help manage symptoms and reduce the risk of future episodes.
Yes. Dr Zorrilla can review previous diagnoses, reports, medication and treatment history and assess how ongoing psychiatric care should continue in Spain.
Sessions normally last around 55 minutes and may extend to 90 minutes when a more detailed assessment is required. Follow-up and prescription reviews are usually around 30 minutes.
Yes. Dr Zorrilla works with adolescents as well as adults. When treating minors, parents or guardians are involved in assessment and treatment decisions when appropriate.
