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 teenagers and mental health: supporting emotional wellbeing without pathologising identity
A clinically grounded, practical guide to understanding the emotional wellbeing of trans and non-binary teenagers without blaming gender for every difficulty or ignoring the effects of discrimination, dysphoria and other real sources of distress.
Gender exploration in children and teenagers: support without pressure or invalidation
A clinically grounded guide to gender exploration in children and teenagers without treating clothes, play, names or uncertainty as proof of one final identity.
Parents and families of trans people: doubts, fears and emotions while staying connected
A guide for parents, siblings, grandparents and other relatives who love a trans or non-binary person and need space to process their own emotions without making that person responsible for carrying them.
My child has come out as trans or non-binary: how to support them without losing your footing
A guide for parents and carers who want to respond with connection, calm and safety when a child shares a trans or non-binary identity.
Trans people and neurodivergence: autism, ADHD and gender identity
An affirming and neuro-affirming guide to how autism, ADHD and gender diversity can coexist without using one part of a person to invalidate the other.
Dating and relationships as a trans person: safety, trust and connection without hiding yourself
An affirmative guide to dating as a trans or non-binary person without having to choose between privacy, safety, authenticity and the possibility of connection.
Sexuality and intimacy for trans people: desire, body, pleasure and communication
An affirmative, practical guide to trans sexuality and intimacy: being more present in your body, communicating limits and preferences, exploring pleasure and caring for intimacy without being told how your body should feel or respond.
My partner is trans: supporting change without losing yourself in the process
When a partner comes out as trans, supporting their autonomy does not require you to pretend the relationship is unaffected. This guide offers practical ways to talk about identity, pace, sexuality, attraction, privacy, intimacy and the future while respecting both people.
Faith, religion and trans identity: guilt, rejection and finding your own way
Faith can offer meaning, ritual and community while also becoming entangled with guilt, fear or rejection. This guide helps you separate what you believe, what you have learnt to fear, and what you want to keep, change or explore.
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.