Psychology, mental health and resources to help you understand what you are experiencing
Articles written by the health psychologists at Ocnos Psychology Clinic about anxiety, mood, relationships, sexuality, affirmative therapy, psychological assessment and neuropsychology.
Clear and responsible information to help you put your experiences into words and consider when professional support may be useful.
Latest articles from the Ocnos psychology blog
Discover the latest publications from our team. Use the pagination after the ninth article to browse earlier posts.
Perfectionism in highly able children and teenagers: when it helps and when it gets in the way
Wanting to do something very well is not a problem. Perfectionism becomes more concerning when fear of mistakes, harsh self-criticism or the need to get everything exactly right leads to avoidance, delay, distress or less learning. This guide explains what research tells us about perfectionism and high ability and offers practical tools for families and teenagers.
High ability and ADHD or autism: understanding twice exceptionality
A child can have very high intellectual ability and still need substantial support because of ADHD or autism. This guide explains twice exceptionality, why strengths and difficulties may hide one another, how assessment can make sense of an uneven profile, and how families and schools can support needs without suppressing talent.
High ability and school underachievement: why they can coexist
High ability does not guarantee top grades. This guide explains why strong intellectual potential can coexist with low or inconsistent school performance, the roles of motivation, executive functions, perfectionism and twice exceptionality, and how to help without reducing the problem to “they could do it if they wanted to”.
Hobosexuality: what it is and how housing shapes relationships
When rent stretches the budget, sharing a home can mean love, savings or necessity. Héctor Lozano explores hobosexuality and practical living arrangements with gentle humour and without easy labels.
Autism in adults: understanding a late diagnosis and finding support
Receiving, or considering, an autism diagnosis in adulthood can make many past experiences look different. This guide explains why autism may go unrecognised, how adult assessment works, what masking can cost and what practical support may help in everyday life.
ADHD in adult women: signs that can go unnoticed
ADHD in adult women can be hidden behind effort, perfectionism, anxiety or demanding organisational systems. This guide explains signs worth noticing, how a careful assessment works and includes private interactive exercises to help you understand your own patterns without turning them into a self-diagnosis.
ADHD in children: signs, assessment and support at home and school
ADHD in children cannot be identified from one behaviour or confirmed by one test. This guide explains signs worth noticing, how a careful assessment works, and practical ways to support children at home and at school.
World Mental Health Day 2026: real voices, real change
World Mental Health Day is marked on 10 October. In 2026, the WHO is asking us to move beyond simply hearing people with lived experience and towards meaningful participation and real change. We explain what the day means, how to support mental health and when to seek help.
Transphobia and discrimination: what to do and where to get help in Spain
A practical map for responding after transphobia or discrimination: get safe, describe the facts, preserve useful information, choose the right support and reclaim space for the rest of your life.
Find articles about what is concerning you
Go directly to the main areas of the blog if you are looking for information about a particular difficulty, symptom or psychological process.
Anxiety and stress
Worry, fear, repetitive thoughts, physical tension, emotional blockage and avoidance.
Read articles about anxietyDepression and mood
Sadness, apathy, emotional exhaustion, guilt, emptiness and loss of interest.
Read articles about depressionRelationships, couples and attachment
Communication, conflict, emotional dependence, break-ups and ways of relating.
Read articles about relationshipsSexuality and sexual wellbeing
Desire, sexual anxiety, sexual difficulties, intimacy and communication between partners.
Read articles about sexualityAffirmative therapy
Identity, emotional safety, family relationships, minority stress and LGBTQ+ support.
Read about affirmative therapyPsychological assessment
Tests, reports, clinical guidance, learning difficulties and high abilities.
Read about psychological assessmentNeuropsychology
Attention, memory, behaviour, learning, neurodevelopment and executive functions.
Read neuropsychology articlesOcnos news
Talks, activities, collaborations and the clinic’s involvement in the community.
Read Ocnos newsPsychological information written with clinical care and warmth
The Ocnos blog is designed to help you understand psychological experiences without relying on rushed diagnoses, alarmist messages or oversimplified explanations.
Our articles can provide guidance, but they do not replace an individual assessment when distress persists, interferes with daily life or causes concern.
Meet the professionals who write the Ocnos blog
Each professional brings their clinical experience, training and perspective to the psychological topics covered in the blog.
Héctor Lozano Jiménez
Writes about anxiety, stress, adolescence, life changes, high abilities and taking the first steps towards therapy.
Rocío Rodríguez Boza
Writes about emotional regulation, relationships, attachment, affirmative therapy, childhood, adolescence and family life.
María de los Ángeles Sanz Ruiz
Writes about behaviour, personal history, relationships, emotional regulation, neuropsychology and life context.
Not sure where to start?
If one of our articles reflects what you are going through, you can briefly tell us what is concerning you. We will help you consider what type of support may be suitable and which member of the team may be the best fit.
Frequently asked questions about the Ocnos blog
These are some common questions about our articles and the responsible use of psychological information.
Who writes the Ocnos Psychology Clinic blog?
The blog is written by the team of psychologists at Ocnos Psychology Clinic. The articles are intended to provide responsible psychological information, clinical guidance and accessible explanations.
Do the articles replace psychological therapy?
No. They may help you understand a difficulty, put your experiences into words or recognise when to seek help, but they do not replace an individual psychological assessment or a course of therapy.
Can I book an appointment if I identify with an article?
Yes. If an article describes something that is affecting or concerning you, you can book an appointment or contact us for initial guidance. We can help you consider which professional may be the best fit.
What topics does the Ocnos psychology blog cover?
The blog includes articles about anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, attachment, couples therapy, sexuality, affirmative therapy, neuropsychology, psychological assessment, childhood, adolescence and mental health.
Can I search for a particular topic within the blog?
Yes. At the end of this page, you will find a search box that allows you to locate publications using terms such as anxiety, relationships, depression, neuropsychology, sexuality or emotional regulation.
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