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.
Online anxiety test: GAD-7 questionnaire
Complete the GAD-7 online anxiety test for an immediate and private indication of symptoms experienced over the past two weeks. The result is anonymous, is not stored and does not replace a professional psychological assessment.
Exercises for premature ejaculation: a practical psychological guide
A practical UK English guide with exercises for premature ejaculation, including breathing, pelvic floor training, start-stop, mindfulness and psychological strategies to reduce pressure and improve control.
What Is Mindfulness and How Is It Used in Psychology?
Mindfulness is a psychological tool that helps you observe thoughts, emotions and body sensations with more awareness and less automatic reaction. In this article, Héctor Lozano Jiménez explains what mindfulness is, what it is not, how it can help with anxiety, stress and emotional regulation, and offers safe beginner-friendly exercises.
Sudden grief: coping with an unexpected death when you are in shock
An unexpected death can leave you in shock, numb, disorientated or unable to accept what has happened. In this article, Rocío Rodríguez Boza, General Health Psychologist at Ocnos Psychology Clinic, explains how sudden grief affects the mind and body, what may help in the first days, and how relatives and friends can support someone without pushing, minimising or causing further pain.
Alcohol Problems: Signs, Practical Exercises and a Self-Check to Know When to Ask for Help
Alcohol problems do not always mean drinking every day. In this guide, Héctor Lozano explains warning signs, practical exercises and an orientative self-check to help you understand your relationship with alcohol and know when to ask for psychological help.
My teenage daughter is cutting herself: a parent’s guide to self-harm
Finding out that your teenage daughter is cutting herself can be frightening. This guide explains what to do in the first 24 hours, what to avoid, how to talk, how to reduce risk, and when to seek professional help.
How psychological therapy helps with obesity: a practical guide with workbook
A clear, compassionate guide to how psychological therapy can help with obesity by working on emotional eating, cravings, body shame, sustainable habits and relapse prevention. Includes a practical downloadable workbook to help you start step by step, without guilt.
Hikikomori: how to ask for help without leaving home
Hikikomori is an intense and prolonged form of social withdrawal that can affect young people and adults. Héctor Lozano explains what it means, how to recognise it, how families can respond, and why online therapy can be a realistic first step towards asking for help without leaving home.
Living in defence: when the body learnt that being seen was not safe
For Pride Month, Héctor Lozano writes about something many LGBTQ+ people know well: growing up measuring gestures, words and affection can teach the body to live in defence. A clinical reflection on hypervigilance, emotional safety and affirmative therapy.
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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