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.
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.
Postnatal depression: signs, when to ask for help and how therapy works
Postnatal depression does not mean being a bad mother or loving your baby less. It can affect mood, sleep, energy, bonding and daily life. In this article, María de los Ángeles Sanz Ruiz explains the signs, what can maintain the problem and how psychological therapy works from a functional analysis perspective.
Attachment styles: how they influence your relationships and the way you love
Attachment styles can influence how we experience closeness, distance, trust, fear of abandonment and emotional safety in our relationships. In this article, Rocío Rodríguez Boza explains the main attachment styles and how therapy can help you build more secure ways of relating.
Ocnos Psychology Clinic takes part in La Línea Families Week with the workshop “Active Mind for Job Searching”
Ocnos Psychology Clinic took part in La Línea de la Concepción Families Week with the workshop “Active Mind for Job Searching”, delivered by Héctor Lozano Jiménez. The session explored the emotional strain of looking for work, fear of rejection, shame, anxiety, personal limits and the importance of taking small, realistic steps.
Héctor Lozano speaks in Gibraltar about the psychology of the first step in mental health
Héctor Lozano Jiménez, General Health Psychologist and director of Ocnos Psychology Clinic, gave a talk in Gibraltar organised by The Gibraltar Mental Welfare Society and introduced by Mark Montovio. The session explored why many people know something is not right, yet still postpone asking for help, talking about it or taking a first small step.
Tantrums in children: when they are normal, how to respond and when to seek help
Tantrums in children are not always simply a behaviour problem. They often express frustration, tiredness, a need for limits or difficulty regulating emotions. In this guide, María de los Ángeles Sanz Ruiz, General Health Psychologist at Ocnos Psychology Clinic, explains how to understand tantrums, what to do before, during and after them, and when it may be helpful to seek psychological support.
Grief after a relationship break-up: how to get through it without losing yourself
A relationship break-up does not only hurt emotionally: it can also affect your identity, your body and your sense of safety. Rocío Rodríguez Boza explains how to move through break-up grief with practical exercises, inner parts work and clear signs for when to seek professional support.
You Do Not Have to Choose Who You Will Be Forever: Héctor Lozano’s Careers Week Talk at Prior Park Gibraltar
Héctor Lozano Jiménez, Director of Ocnos Psychology Clinic, visited Prior Park School Gibraltar during Careers Week to speak with students about career choices, transferable skills and the idea that a professional life does not need to be a straight line to be meaningful.
I have friends, a partner or a job… but I still feel empty inside
Feeling empty inside does not necessarily mean that your life is wrong. Sometimes it is a sign of emotional disconnection, long-term exhaustion or a way of living that has been too focused on coping and not enough on feeling.
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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