Anxiety in Vila do Conde

If worry, nervousness or fear have been taking up more space than you would like, you don't need to wait to seek help. In Vila do Conde, you will find a team of specialised professionals to support people with anxiety disorders.

Does this sound familiar?

Persistent worry

Recurring thoughts, expecting the worst, finding it hard to switch off even when you want to rest.

Physical symptoms

Tightness in the chest, muscle tension, insomnia, tiredness with no clear cause.

Panic attacks

Sudden episodes of intense fear, with palpitations, shortness of breath or a feeling of losing control.

Avoidance

Avoiding places, situations or conversations because you expect them to cause anxiety.

Social anxiety

Discomfort or fear of being judged in social situations, meetings or presentations.

Work and studies

Constant pressure, difficulty concentrating, perfectionism that no longer helps.

How we can help

At Clínica da Vila, anxiety is mainly treated through psychological intervention. The aim is to understand the factors that contribute to the onset and persistence of symptoms, while developing more adaptive strategies to manage them and to improve psychological well-being.

When anxiety symptoms are highly intense, persistent or have a significant impact on personal, professional or social functioning, a psychiatric assessment may be recommended. This assessment makes it possible to consider the need for pharmacological treatment, when clinically indicated.

Whenever necessary, psychology and psychiatry work together, providing an integrated and individualised approach tailored to each person's needs.

This is not a diagnosis

These descriptions are here to help you get your bearings; they do not replace a professional assessment. In a first appointment, we will help you understand what is going on and what might be worth trying.