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.
Understanding challenging behaviour: what it communicates from psychology and neuropsychology
Challenging behaviour is not always defiance or a lack of boundaries. It may express emotional overload, unmet needs or neuropsychological difficulties. María de los Ángeles Sanz Ruiz explains how to understand it from a clinical, relational and contextual perspective.
What No One Tells You About Starting Therapy
There is a very specific moment, almost to the millimetre, when something inside you whispers, “maybe I need help.” It is not a shout, not an absolute certainty. It is more of an uncomfortable suspicion that appears after many sleepless nights, repeated arguments, and a kind of tiredness that no holiday seems to fix. And just as that voice begins to grow louder, another one appears — louder still — saying, “it’s not that bad,” “it will pass,” “going to therapy is an overreaction.”
What is depression? Symptoms, causes, what keeps it going and what genuinely helps
Depression is not simply feeling sad, and it does not have one single cause. It can affect mood, pleasure, energy, thinking, sleep, the body, relationships and everyday functioning. This guide explains how depression can present, what may keep it going, how it differs from other forms of distress and which treatments are supported by evidence.
The Ultimate Guide to Psychological Assessment: Understanding, Finding Answers and Healing
The Other Side of Christmas: A Psychological Guide to Managing Sadness, Grief and Social Pressure
How to Know If I Have OCD: Signs, Self-Assessment Test and When to Seek Help
A clear clinical guide by Héctor Lozano Jiménez to help you understand how to know if you have OCD, recognise obsessions and compulsions, take an orientative self-assessment test and know when professional support may be useful.
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Treatment: What Works and What Therapy Is Like
Generalised anxiety disorder can leave your mind constantly anticipating problems, even when nothing urgent is happening. This guide explains what keeps worry going, which treatments have the strongest evidence and practical ways to change your relationship with uncertainty.
Affirmative Therapy: What It Is, Who It Helps and How It Works
Affirmative therapy is a respectful psychological approach that supports LGTBIQ+ people without pathologising identity. This article explains what it is, who it may help, how it works and how it differs from approaches that ignore the impact of stigma.
What is couples therapy for? Problems it can help with, how it works and when to go
Couples therapy is not a court for deciding who is right. It helps partners understand the patterns that keep them stuck, communicate more safely, repair trust, negotiate differences and decide what they want their relationship to become. This updated guide explains what couples therapy can and cannot do, how sessions work, what the evidence says and when a different or safer form of support may be needed.
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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