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.
Open relationship: what it means, how it works and which agreements matter
A practical psychology-based guide to open relationships: motivations, consent, agreements, jealousy, sexual health and how to decide without idealising or condemning this relationship model.
Living Apart Together relationships: committed, but in separate homes
A psychological guide to LAT relationships: how they differ from long-distance relationships or separation, possible benefits and difficulties, agreements, care and questions to consider before choosing separate homes.
Polyamory: meaning, relationship structures, agreements and emotional care
A psychology-based guide to polyamory: how it differs from other non-monogamous models and how to discuss consent, hierarchy, jealousy, time and emotional responsibility.
Hierarchical and non-hierarchical polyamory: differences, agreements and how they can work
An inclusive psychological guide to explicit and implicit hierarchy in polyamory, the difference between priority and control, and agreements about time, power, decisions, autonomy and care.
Closed relationship: what it means and how to build healthy agreements
An inclusive psychological guide to closed relationships: how to define exclusivity without confusing it with control, protect autonomy and agree how to handle intimacy, sexual health, breaches and change.
Swinging relationships: what partner swapping means, how it works and what to agree
A clear, non-sensational psychological guide to swinging relationships: different forms, consent, boundaries, clubs, sexual health, jealousy, privacy and aftercare.
Types of relationships: a guide to different relationship models
A psychology-based guide to different types of relationships and relationship models, looking beyond rigid labels to exclusivity, openness, polyamory, living arrangements, agreements and wellbeing.
Throuple relationships: what they are, how they work and the agreements they need
An inclusive, evidence-informed guide to three-person relationships, with practical ways to prevent two-against-one dynamics and build consent, fairness and care.
Inviting a third person into your relationship: agreements, consent and care
A psychological guide for couples considering a shared experience with a third person: meaning, consent, agreements, unequal desire, jealousy and aftercare.
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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