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.
Trans people at work: privacy, respect and workplace wellbeing
How to decide what to share at work, organise name and system changes, speak with HR and protect your wellbeing without making your identity the centre of your career.
Trans people from abroad in Spain: documents, residence, healthcare and support
A practical guide to understanding which authority controls each document when your passport, residence records and Spanish documents may belong to different systems.
Documents to update after a registered sex change in Spain: a practical guide
A priority-based guide to updating the systems you actually use after a registered change, without trying to change everything in one day or assuming every organisation synchronises in the same way.
Changing your name and registered sex in Spain: a guide for trans people
A practical, current guide to changing the registered sex marker and name in Spain, using official sources and separating the legal process from medical transition.
Hormones, surgery and fertility for trans people: making informed decisions without pressure
A guide to thinking through medical-transition decisions without assuming every trans person must use hormones, have surgery or preserve fertility, and without treating uncertainty as an identity test.
Trans healthcare for children and teenagers in Andalusia: support, decisions and common questions
A clinically grounded guide for trans or non-binary teenagers and their families on navigating Andalusian healthcare without treating information as a commitment to treatment or family uncertainty as an automatic veto.
Trans healthcare for adults in Andalusia: how it works and what to expect
A practical guide to navigating Andalusian public healthcare as a trans, non-binary or questioning adult without assuming you want hormones, surgery or one fixed pathway.
Transphobic bullying and cyberbullying: recognising it, staying safe and seeking help
A practical, clinically grounded guide to distinguishing mistakes, conflict, harassment, bullying, cyberbullying and threats, while protecting safety without blaming the person targeted.
Trans pupils in Andalusia: support, inclusion and wellbeing at school
A practical guide for pupils, families and schools on organising support, privacy, names and responses to problems without turning every incident into an ideological dispute or an individual psychological problem.
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.
Are you looking for a particular topic?
Enter a word or phrase to find articles related to the difficulty or topic that interests you.