Anxiety and emotional blocks
Individual therapy for adults, in person in Seville and online, in English and Spanish.
Anxiety is a natural response to what we perceive as a threat. The problem begins when it stays switched on: worries that never stop, tension in the body, self-pressure or the feeling of never getting everything done. As a specialist in clinical psychology (PIR), I help you understand where it comes from and regulate it with an evidence-based treatment.
Practice at Paseo de las Delicias, 1 (Seville) and online sessions.
What it is
Anxiety prepares the body to react: it speeds up the heart, tenses the muscles and puts the mind on alert. It is useful in the face of real danger, but when it is triggered for no clear reason or does not switch off, it starts to wear you down.
Sometimes, instead of speeding us up, it freezes us. This is what we call an emotional block: it becomes hard to decide, to act or even to know what we feel.
Constant worry, expecting the worst, difficulty switching off and a body that never quite relaxes.
Going blank, putting off what matters, not connecting with what you feel or not knowing where to start.
How it shows
Anxiety can appear in very different ways. These are some of the most common ones I see in my practice:
Thoughts that go round and round, anticipating problems and being unable to clear your mind.
Episodes of intense fear with palpitations, shortness of breath or a feeling of losing control.
Muscle tension, tightness in the chest, trouble sleeping, digestive problems or tiredness.
The feeling that nothing is ever enough and that you cannot afford to fail.
Stopping doing things, going places or seeing people so as not to feel anxious.
Feeling you cannot cope, irritability or crying for no clear reason.
If you have intense or new physical symptoms, it is advisable to rule out a medical cause first.
The process
Understanding where it comes from and learning to regulate it.
01
We look at what triggers your anxiety, how long it has been there and how it affects your life. With that, I design an individual plan.
02
We identify the patterns that keep it going: thoughts, habits, demands and experiences that feed it.
03
We work on tools to calm body and mind, and to gradually face what you are now avoiding.
04
When anxiety has its origin in past experiences, we work on those too, with tools such as EMDR therapy when indicated.
The goal is not only for anxiety to come down, but for you to understand what is happening and have your own resources.
Who it is for
I work exclusively with adults, in individual therapy. You can come to my practice at Paseo de las Delicias, 1, in Seville, or have your sessions online from wherever you are. Therapy can be carried out entirely in English.
Specialist in Clinical Psychology (PIR)
Over 18 years of clinical experience
Clinical experience at The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust (London)
Specific training in EMDR and trauma treatment
Frequently asked questions
When it lasts for weeks, when it interferes with your work, your relationships or your rest, or when you start avoiding things so as not to feel it. You do not need to wait until you feel very bad.
Anxiety is part of us and, in the right measure, it is useful. What we work on in therapy is for it to stop being excessive and running your life. With the right treatment, it can be greatly reduced and you can learn to regulate it.
Although it is very unpleasant, a panic attack is not dangerous in itself and passes on its own within minutes. Try to breathe slowly, making the out-breath longer. If it is the first time or you are unsure what is happening, see a doctor to rule out other causes.
It depends on each person: how long it has lasted, what keeps it going and whether it originates in past experiences. We assess it at the start and review it throughout the process.
Medication is assessed and prescribed by a doctor. In many cases, psychotherapy is the main treatment. If at any point I think a medical assessment could help you, I will tell you.
Yes. Online sessions follow the same process as in-person ones, and they can be in English or Spanish.
Other areas
A phased treatment for traumatic experiences, post-traumatic stress and emotional wounds.
An evidence-based therapy to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact.
Depression, relationship difficulties, complex life changes and persistent emotional distress.
Online sessions anywhere in Spain, in English or Spanish.
Start your process
Write to me and, in a first session, we will look at what is happening and how I can help you.
Paseo de las Delicias, 1 · 41001 Seville
Monday and Thursday 10:00–19:00 · Tuesday 10:00–14:00
+34 622 83 36 63 · info@anamorenopsicologia.es
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