Depression can affect mood, sleep, motivation, concentration and everyday life. Dr Francisco Zorrilla García provides psychiatric assessment and treatment for adults, adolescents and children experiencing depressive symptoms.
UK and Spain
His training includes General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, psychotherapy and Legal Psychiatry, alongside extensive clinical practice.
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 psychiatric conditions.
Care is guided by current scientific evidence and adapted to each person, taking into account their symptoms, circumstances, preferences and previous treatment.
Consultations are available online by video or telephone, as well as in person in Alicante, allowing patients to choose the format that best suits their circumstances.
The assessment explores current symptoms, their severity and duration, previous episodes, physical health, medication and personal circumstances to build a clear picture of what may be contributing to the depression.
Treatment is adapted to each patient and may include medication, psychoeducation, psychotherapeutic interventions or a combination of approaches, depending on symptoms, clinical needs and personal preferences.
Yes. Dr Zorrilla can review previous diagnoses, medication and treatment history and assess how care should continue, including patients who need ongoing prescriptions while living in Spain.
Sessions normally last around 55 minutes and may extend to 90 minutes when a more detailed assessment is needed. Follow-up appointments and prescription reviews are usually around 30 minutes.
Yes. Dr Zorrilla works with children, adolescents and adults. When treating minors, parents or guardians are involved in assessment and treatment decisions when appropriate.
