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.
Autism in girls: signs that can go unnoticed
Some autistic girls appear to cope well at school, have friends and achieve good grades, yet maintaining that adaptation can take enormous effort. This guide explains signs that may be missed, how to observe without turning every trait into a symptom, and what can help at home, at school and during a professional assessment.
How to break the OCD cycle: a practical guide to intrusive thoughts, compulsions and the need for certainty
A practical, human guide to why OCD drives checking, analysing and reassurance seeking, and how to begin reclaiming your life without chasing impossible certainty.
Opening a relationship to rekindle desire: what to consider first
Opening a relationship may add novelty, but it is not an automatic treatment for low desire. This guide explores causes, motives, risks, agreements and alternatives before deciding.
We opened our relationship and now I regret it: what should we do?
A guide for when one partner regrets opening: immediate safety, understanding regret, responsibility towards others, repair and realistic options.
Jealousy in an open relationship: understanding it without turning to control
Learn to understand and manage jealousy in an open relationship without denying the emotion or turning it into surveillance, control or impossible rules.
Quad relationships: what they are, how they work and the agreements they need
An inclusive, evidence-informed guide to four-person relationships, with practical ways to manage time, prevent alliances of power and build clear, respectful agreements.
My partner wants an open relationship and I don’t: talking without pressure
A guide to facing a request for openness without confusing listening with consent: first reactions, boundaries, conversation, pressure warning signs and incompatibility.
Consensual non-monogamy: meaning, types, agreements and how to know if it suits you
A practical psychology-based guide to consensual non-monogamy: how it differs from infidelity, which models it includes, and how to discuss agreements, jealousy, care and boundaries without idealising any relationship structure.
Monogamous relationship: what exclusivity means and how to build healthy agreements
A monogamous relationship involves an agreement about exclusivity, but couples do not always mean the same thing by it. This guide explores fidelity, boundaries, attraction, desire, jealousy, digital behaviour and how agreements can change.
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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