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PSYCHOLOGISTS SPECIALISING IN ANXIETY IN VALENCIA AND ONLINE

When your internal alarm will not switch off

Psychological assessment and treatment to understand what activates your anxiety, reduce its interference and regain freedom in everyday life.

Individualised assessment In person and online Strategies you can use outside therapy
Sergio Pérez Serer, psychologist specialising in anxiety in Valencia
UNDERSTAND THE ALARM Anxiety can protect you, but it can also begin to limit you
CALM Regulate the body
FREEDOM Reduce avoidance
A process adapted to your anxiety Not everyone experiences it in the same way.
Understand the patterntriggers, thoughts and responses
Regulate activationbody, breathing and attention
Break avoidancegradually and deliberately
Valencia and onlinesubject to assessment and availability
WHEN TO SEEK HELP

Feeling anxiety is human; living restricted by it deserves attention

Anxiety can be useful when facing a threat or challenge. It is worth seeking help when it persists, appears without a proportional danger or affects decisions, relationships, rest, work or important activities.

THOUGHTS

Constant worry

Repeatedly thinking about negative scenarios, anticipating problems or feeling unable to switch off.

BODY

Physical symptoms

Palpitations, tension, dizziness, tightness, digestive discomfort, rapid breathing or a sense of alarm.

REST

Sleep and exhaustion

Difficulty sleeping, waking during the night, tiredness, irritability or feeling constantly tense.

AVOIDANCE

Stopping activities

Avoiding places, situations, people, decisions or sensations for fear that anxiety will appear.

PANIC

Panic attacks

Intense episodes of fear with physical symptoms and fear of losing control, fainting or dying.

RELATIONSHIPS

Social anxiety

Intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, speaking, participating or interacting with others.

THE ANXIETY CYCLE

Avoidance brings relief now, but can strengthen fear later

Avoiding a situation may reduce anxiety in the short term. However, it also prevents you from discovering that you can cope, so the brain continues to interpret it as dangerous.

Start breaking the cycle
1
A trigger appears

A situation, thought, bodily sensation or memory activates the alarm.

2
It is interpreted as danger

The mind predicts a negative or unbearable consequence.

3
Activation increases

The body prepares to fight, escape or seek safety.

4
You avoid or check

Immediate relief reinforces the idea that the threat was real.

INFORMATIONAL SELF-CHECK

Want to put a number on what you feel?

This is the GAD-7, a brief questionnaire widely used in clinical settings to gauge anxiety levels. It does not replace a professional assessment, but it can help you decide whether to book an appointment.

Scale: 0 = Not at all 1 = Several days 2 = More than half the days 3 = Nearly every day

1. Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge

2. Not being able to stop or control worrying

3. Worrying too much about different things

4. Having trouble relaxing

5. Being so restless that it is hard to sit still

6. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

7. Feeling afraid, as if something awful might happen

Answer all 7 questions to see the result.

The GAD-7 (Spitzer, Kroenke, Williams and Löwe) is a freely available screening tool. This result is informational and does not constitute a clinical diagnosis. If your score is high or you feel significant distress, we recommend seeking a professional assessment.

PERSONALISED TREATMENT

Treatment adapted to the specific form your anxiety takes

Treatment is designed after understanding what activates the problem, what maintains it and how it affects your life. Not every technique is suitable for every person.

01
Psychoeducation and understanding

Understanding the anxiety response reduces confusion and supports more useful decisions.

02
Emotional and bodily regulation

Attention, breathing, tolerance of sensations and habits that support balance.

03
Work with thoughts and avoidance

Question rigid interpretations and gradually return to activities.

04
Relapse prevention

Recognise early signs and have a plan for responding differently.

FORMAT AND COORDINATION

In person in Valencia or online, subject to assessment

The format is agreed according to the type of anxiety, needs, privacy, safety and professional availability.

PHYSICAL HEALTH

Coordination when needed

Certain symptoms or changes require medical causes to be ruled out or coordination with other healthcare professionals.

WHEN IT CANNOT WAIT

The clinic is not an emergency service

If there is immediate danger, loss of consciousness, intense physical pain or new symptoms that may require medical attention, call 112 or go to emergency services. If suicidal thoughts or risk appear, Spain's Line 024 is also available.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Before starting treatment

How do I know whether what I feel is anxiety?
Anxiety may include worry, fear, tension and physical symptoms. A professional assessment helps understand the pattern and consider whether other difficulties better explain what is happening.
Is a panic attack dangerous?
It can feel extremely intense. When symptoms are new, unusual, very severe or there is doubt about a medical cause, it is important to seek healthcare. Psychological treatment may help understand and reduce the panic cycle.
Do I have to face my fears all at once?
No. The work is planned gradually, collaboratively and according to your abilities, goals and circumstances.
Can therapy be provided online?
Yes, it can be considered in many cases. The format depends on the reason, safety, privacy, connection and professional availability.
How long does treatment last?
There is no identical duration for everyone. It depends on the type of anxiety, severity, duration, goals and response to treatment.