Post-traumatic stress disorder can affect sleep, concentration, mood, relationships and daily life. Dr Francisco Zorrilla García provides psychiatric assessment and treatment for adults, adolescents and children experiencing trauma-related symptoms.
UK and Spain
His training includes General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, psychotherapy and Legal Psychiatry, together with extensive clinical experience 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 treatment of complex trauma-related conditions.
Treatment follows current scientific evidence and is adapted to each patient, taking into account symptoms, personal history, previous treatment and individual 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 support.
Assessment explores the traumatic experience, current symptoms, sleep, anxiety, mood, avoidance, intrusive memories and the impact these difficulties have on everyday life.
Treatment may include psychoeducation, psychotherapeutic approaches and medication when appropriate, depending on the type and severity of symptoms and the needs of the patient.
Yes. Dr Zorrilla can review previous diagnoses, reports, medication and treatment history and assess how psychiatric care should continue while living 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 children, adolescents and adults experiencing trauma-related difficulties. Parents or guardians are involved in the assessment and treatment of minors when appropriate.
