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.
How do I know if I’m trans? Exploring your identity without tests or imposed answers
There is no test that can tell you whether you are trans. This guide helps you separate feelings, doubts, fears and wishes so you can explore your gender without pressure or imposed answers.
Exploring your gender identity: giving yourself space without rushing for answers
Exploring your gender identity is not a test and does not have to end with an immediate answer. This guide offers ways to notice what you feel, explore safely and give yourself time.
Trans and non-binary people: a psychological guide to understanding yourself and taking care of your wellbeing
A broad, practical guide to exploring identity, looking after mental health, making decisions and finding the right resource for what you are experiencing.
IFS and relationships: when our parts get caught in conflict
In relationships, conflict may involve protective parts in both people. This guide explains IFS couple cycles, pursuer–withdrawer patterns, criticism and defence, repair, exercises and important limits.
No bad parts in IFS: what it means and how to understand your inner parts
In IFS, a behaviour that causes problems can be understood as a protective attempt by a part rather than proof that something is inherently wrong with you. Rocío Rodríguez Boza explains how to understand that function without excusing harm.
Parts in IFS: managers, firefighters and exiles
In IFS, managers try to prevent pain, firefighters react when distress is already activated, and exiles often carry vulnerable emotions and beliefs. Rocío Rodríguez Boza explains these roles clearly, without turning them into rigid labels.
The Self in IFS: Self-energy and the 8 Cs
In IFS, the Self is not a perfect part that removes the others. Rocío Rodríguez Boza explains Self-energy, the 8 Cs and how a little more curiosity, clarity or compassion can change the way we relate to an inner reaction.
Blending and unblending in IFS: when a part takes over
In IFS, blending happens when a part’s feelings, beliefs or impulses temporarily feel like the whole reality. Rocío Rodríguez Boza explains how to recognise it and what unblending actually means.
Polarised parts in IFS: when two parts want opposite things
Sometimes one part wants to move forward while another tries to keep you safe by pulling back. Rocío Rodríguez Boza explains polarised parts in IFS, why the conflict escalates and how to begin listening to both sides.
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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