Licensed psychologist
I'm José Villalba Jorquera, a licensed psychologist (no. M-XXXXX), with a regulated practice bound by the code of ethics and professional secrecy.
Psychologist specialising in addictions in Toledo
Psychologist for addictions in Toledo
When something stops being a choice and becomes a need, addiction takes over. Whether it's alcohol, gambling, your phone or any other dependency, there is a way out. I support you with therapy for addictions in Toledo and online, without judgement and with support for your family too.
Do you recognise this?
Do you recognise yourself in this?
Addiction isn't always visible from the outside. Sometimes it's one drink that turns into five, or a phone that fills every free moment. If you recognise yourself in several of these signs, asking for help is an act of courage, not weakness.
- You've tried to quit or cut down on your own and can't manage it.
- You need more and more to feel the same effect.
- You hide or play down how much you drink, gamble or use.
- You keep going despite the problems it's causing you (health, money, relationships).
- You feel irritable, anxious or unwell when you can't.
- The guilt afterwards is huge, but the next day you do it again.
Addiction isn't a matter of willpower: it's a problem that can be treated. And you don't have to do it alone.
Types of addiction
What addictions I treat
Alcohol and other substances
Use that has become a problem for your health, your work or your relationships. We work on the causes, the triggers and how to regain control without guilt.
Gambling
Betting, online casinos, cards or lotteries that have got out of control. Gambling addiction is treatable, and the cycle of relapse and debt can be stopped.
Phone, social media and new technologies
Compulsive use of your phone, social media, video games or pornography that steals your time, sleep and presence. You rebuild a healthy relationship with technology.
Other dependencies
Shopping, food or other behaviours you use to avoid feeling. We look at what lies beneath and I give you tools to manage it differently.
What therapy is like
How we work on your addiction
It's not about lectures or guilt. It's about understanding what that substance or behaviour does for you and giving you real alternatives, respecting your pace and your decisions.
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Without judgement, we understand what's happening
In a space of trust we look at the role addiction plays in your life and what keeps it going. Understanding it is the beginning of change.
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Tools for everyday life
You learn to manage cravings, anticipate high-risk situations and build habits and support that sustain change.
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Relapse prevention
Relapse is part of the process and not a failure. We prepare a plan to hold on to what you've achieved and face the difficult moments.
What you'll gain
Take back control of your life
- You regain control over the substance or behaviour.
- You understand what was driving you to it and work on the root.
- You gain tools to manage cravings and relapses.
- You repair your relationship with yourself and those around you.
- You reduce the guilt and shame that fed the cycle.
- You get back time, money and presence for what matters.
First orientation session
There is a way out, start today
You don't have to keep fighting addiction alone. Book your first session and we'll look together at the first step, in Toledo or in online therapy.
Why choose me
Why treat your addiction with me
Training & experience
Graduate of Universidad Pontificia de Comillas, with +XX years supporting people through addiction with respect and without judgement, involving the family too when it helps.
A close approach, no labels
I treat you as a unique person, not a diagnosis. You talk directly with me, with no middlemen or endless waiting lists.
Format
In person in Toledo and online psychologist for addictions
You can come to my practice in Toledo, a discreet and confidential space, or have your sessions as an online psychologist for addictions from wherever you are.
Online therapy makes consistency easier and removes the barrier of travel, something key when a weekly commitment sustains change. You choose the format that suits you best.
See the practice & directionsFrequently asked questions
Common questions about addictions
Do I have to quit completely before starting therapy?
No. You don't need to arrive "clean" or have already quit. Therapy is precisely the place where we work on how to do it, at your pace and without judgement. Wanting to change something is enough.
Do you work with the family too?
Yes. The family suffers and is at the same time a vital support. When it helps, I include sessions with your partner or family so they know how to support you without burning out or enabling the addiction.
Does a relapse mean I've failed?
No. Relapse is part of the process for many people and doesn't erase your progress. We use it to understand what went wrong and reinforce the plan. What matters is not giving up because of it.
Is everything confidential?
Absolutely. As a licensed psychologist I'm bound by professional secrecy. What you share with me is strictly confidential, both in the practice and online.
Does therapy for addictions work online?
Yes. Online follow-up works very well because it makes weekly consistency easier, which is key in addictions. Sessions are held by video call with the same confidentiality.
How much does a session cost?
You can check the current fees for the individual session and the first orientation session on the fees page (in Spanish).
Keep exploring
Resources that may help you
Anxiety and stress
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Psychologist for anxiety →Self-esteem and dependency
Regain confidence in yourself and learn to set healthy boundaries.
Self-esteem and dependency →All areas
Addictions, anxiety, mood and the rest of the areas I can help you with.
See what I treat →Where to find me
Psychologist in the centre of Toledo
In-person practice in the centre of Toledo and online therapy across Spain. Here is where to find me.
Take the first step
Take the first step
Asking for help is the hardest step and the bravest. Write to me and let's talk, without judgement, about how I can support you to take back control.
Book your first session