Psychologist in Gibraltar: therapy near the Rock at Ocnos Psychology Clinic
If you are looking for a psychologist in Gibraltar or a psychology clinic near the Rock, Ocnos Psychology Clinic can support you from Palmones, just a short drive from the border. We are a bilingual clinic offering therapy in English and Spanish, both in person and through online therapy.
Quick answer: Ocnos Psychology Clinic supports people who live, work or study in Gibraltar and are looking for psychological therapy near the Rock. We are a bilingual clinic offering therapy in English and Spanish, based in Palmones with convenient access from the border. We provide support for anxiety, depression, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, couples therapy, sex therapy, affirmative therapy, psychological assessment, neuropsychology and online therapy.
Why choose Ocnos if you live or work in Gibraltar?
Living or working in Gibraltar can involve demanding routines, daily commuting, professional pressure, language changes, border life and very little time to stop. Looking for psychological support does not always mean wanting a quick fix; very often it means needing a professional space where you can make sense of what is happening.
Ocnos may be a good option if you value being close to Gibraltar but prefer to attend a clinic outside your everyday environment. For some people, that small distance supports privacy, helps them disconnect from work and makes therapy feel like a protected space.
What to expect from a first appointment
The first session helps us understand your situation, assess what you need and guide the process. You do not need to arrive with everything perfectly clear or know exactly what type of therapy you need.
- An initial exploration of your reason for seeking therapy.
- A clinical assessment of needs and goals.
- Guidance on in-person or online therapy.
- A clear, realistic and personalised therapeutic proposal.
Psychology services near Gibraltar
Each person comes to therapy for a different reason. Sometimes there is anxiety, emotional exhaustion or work pressure; at other times, relationship conflict, family concerns, sexual difficulties, depressive symptoms or the need for a more precise psychological assessment.
Anxiety and stress
For constant worry, panic attacks, bodily tension, rumination, avoidance or work-related stress. Read more about anxiety treatment.
Depression and low mood
For apathy, persistent sadness, emotional fatigue, feeling stuck or losing direction. Read more about depression treatment.
OCD and rumination
For obsessions, compulsions, checking, constant doubt or fear of losing control. Read more about OCD treatment.
Couples therapy
For repeated arguments, emotional distance, jealousy, crises, communication problems or decision-making. Read more about couples therapy.
Sex therapy
For sexual anxiety, low desire, erection difficulties, ejaculation concerns, pain, anorgasmia or intimate communication. Read more about sex therapy.
Affirmative therapy
For LGBTQ+ people looking for a safe, respectful and clinically informed therapeutic space. Read more about affirmative therapy.
Assessment and neuropsychology
For better understanding symptoms, learning, attention, cognitive profile or guidance needs. See psychological assessment and neuropsychology.
Online therapy
For people who live or work in Gibraltar and need continuity, flexibility or initial guidance without travelling. Read more about online therapy.
How we work when you come from Gibraltar
Therapy needs to be understandable. At Ocnos we try to make each step clear: what we are assessing, what we are working on and why. The process is adapted to your personal situation, not to a standard script.
First session
We explore what brings you to therapy, your current situation and the goals that would make sense for you.
Understanding the pattern
We identify what may be maintaining the difficulty: emotions, thoughts, habits, avoidance, relationships or context.
Useful tools
We work on emotional regulation, communication, exposure, decision-making, routines or other strategies according to your needs.
Follow-up
We review progress, adjust the plan and consolidate what is helping so change can become more stable.
Registered health psychologists who can support you if you come from Gibraltar
Trust in therapy begins with knowing who will support you. At Ocnos Psychology Clinic, our team is made up of registered health psychologists with complementary clinical profiles.
Héctor Lozano Jiménez
General Health Psychologist and director · COPAO AN11777. Anxiety, stress, personal processes, decision-making and therapy in English and Spanish.
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Rocío Rodríguez Boza
General Health Psychologist · COPAO AN13748. Integrative approach, trauma, emotional regulation, relationships, children, teenagers and LGBTQIA+ affirmative support.
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María Ángeles Sanz Ruiz
General Health Psychologist · COPAO AN12933. A relational, emotional and contextual perspective for understanding personal history and relationships.
View profileA calm clinic near Gibraltar
Ocnos Psychology Clinic is located in Palmones, inside Edificio Azabache, close to Hospital Quirón Campo de Gibraltar and with convenient road access from Gibraltar, La Línea, San Roque and Sotogrande.
The clinic is designed to offer privacy, calm and professional care. For many people who live or work in Gibraltar, coming to Palmones creates a useful separation between everyday life and the therapeutic space.
Therapy in English, therapy in Spanish and online support for people in Gibraltar
Ocnos Psychology Clinic is a bilingual clinic. You can start therapy in English or Spanish, depending on the language in which it feels more natural to express what you feel, explain your history and work on your therapeutic goals.
If your schedule depends on shifts, the border or an intense working day in Gibraltar, online therapy can also help you maintain continuity without losing clinical quality when it is suitable for your case.
Session fees and therapy formats
Before booking an appointment, it is normal to want to know the cost, duration and type of session. We try to provide clear information from the beginning so you can decide calmly.
Individual therapy
€7060-minute individual psychological therapy session for adults, teenagers or children, depending on the reason for consultation and the professional assigned.
Couples therapy
€11090-minute couples therapy session, suitable for communication issues, crises, conflict, emotional distance or decision-making.
Format: appointments can be in person in Palmones or online when clinically appropriate. If you live or work in Gibraltar, we can help you decide which format is most suitable for you.
Where Ocnos Psychology Clinic is located
Ocnos Psychology Clinic is located in Edificio Azabache, First Floor, Office 10, 11379 Palmones, Cádiz. It is a practical location for people travelling from Gibraltar, La Línea de la Concepción, San Roque, Algeciras, Los Barrios and Sotogrande.
If you are coming from Gibraltar, you can cross the border and travel by road towards Palmones/Los Barrios. Before your appointment, we recommend opening the location in Google Maps to choose the most convenient route depending on traffic.
Reviews from people who have trusted Ocnos
Reviews do not replace a clinical assessment, but they can help you understand how other people experience the care, warmth and support offered at the clinic.
Important safety note: if you or someone close to you is at immediate risk, having thoughts of self-harm or feeling unable to stay safe, please do not wait for a routine appointment. If you are in Spain, call 112 for emergencies. The 024 suicide prevention helpline is also available in Spain. If you are in Gibraltar and need urgent help, contact local emergency services. Private therapy can help a great deal, but an immediate risk situation needs urgent support.
Frequently asked questions about seeing a psychologist near Gibraltar
Is Ocnos Psychology Clinic located inside Gibraltar?
No. Ocnos Psychology Clinic is located in Palmones, in Edificio Azabache. We support people from Gibraltar and Campo de Gibraltar, but our in-person clinic is based in Palmones.
Why see a psychologist in Palmones if I live or work in Gibraltar?
Because Palmones is close to the border and can offer a discreet space outside your daily routine. For some people, attending therapy outside their usual work or social environment helps them feel more privacy and calm.
Can I have online therapy if I am in Gibraltar?
Yes. In many cases we can work online, especially with adults. With children, teenagers, couples or psychological assessment, it is important to first consider whether online work is enough or whether in-person support would be better.
Do you offer therapy in English?
Yes. Ocnos Psychology Clinic is a bilingual clinic and offers therapy in English and Spanish. This can be especially useful for Gibraltar residents, international workers or people who prefer to express themselves emotionally in English.
What difficulties can be worked on in therapy?
We can help with anxiety, stress, depression, low mood, grief, break-ups, relationship difficulties, sex therapy, affirmative therapy, trauma, emotional regulation, family difficulties, children, teenagers and psychological assessment.
How much does a psychology session cost?
An individual session costs €70 and lasts 60 minutes. Couples therapy costs €110 and lasts 90 minutes.
How can I book an appointment from Gibraltar?
You can book through our appointment page, write to us on WhatsApp or call +34 680 414 592. If you are unsure which professional would be the best fit, we can guide you before booking.
Do you support children and teenagers who live in Gibraltar?
Yes. At Ocnos we support children and teenagers, as well as adults and couples. With minors, the family and school context is usually also considered.
Is Ocnos close to La Línea, San Roque and Sotogrande?
Yes. The clinic is located in Palmones, with convenient access from La Línea de la Concepción, San Roque, Algeciras, Los Barrios, Gibraltar and Sotogrande.
Book an appointment at Ocnos Psychology Clinic
If you live or work in Gibraltar and are looking for nearby psychological support, we can guide you. You do not need to wait until you are at breaking point to begin therapy.
Latest resources and blogs from Ocnos
On the Ocnos Psychology Clinic blog, we publish articles on anxiety, depression, relationships, couples therapy, sexuality, affirmative therapy, psychological assessment, neuropsychology and emotional wellbeing, written with a clinical and accessible approach.
How to Check if a Psychologist Is Registered Before Starting Therapy
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Couples Therapy: How to Improve Communication and Break the Cycle of Conflict
Couples therapy can help partners understand why the same conflicts keep repeating and how communication patterns affect their relationship. In this article we explain how couples therapy works, which relationship difficulties are most common in therapy, and what psychological strategies can help improve communication and rebuild connection.
Psychological Trauma: How It’s Assessed and Treated in Therapy
Psychological trauma is not only about what happened, but about the impact it left behind. It can affect the nervous system, emotions, relationships and sense of self, sometimes long after the original experience has passed. In this article, Rocío Rodríguez Boza, Registered Health Psychologist (COPAO AN 13748), explains what psychological trauma is, how it develops, common symptoms, and how trauma therapy works from an integrative, evidence-based perspective. You will also learn what to expect in the first sessions and when it may be time to seek support. If you live in Campo de Gibraltar or prefer online therapy, this guide offers a clear and compassionate understanding of trauma and recovery.
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Dyslexia in Campo de Gibraltar: what it is, diagnosis and treatment
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IFS Therapy (Internal Family Systems): Understanding Inner Conflict and Finding Calm
The aim of IFS is not to eliminate parts, but to listen to them, understand them and integrate them, so they stop fighting and can collaborate more harmoniously. This integration happens around what the model calls the “Self”: your core capacity to be calm, curious, compassionate and connected when the internal noise drops.
In simple terms: IFS helps you stop feeling as if you’re being pulled around by inner voices — and helps you recover a steadier internal place from which to relate to yourself and what you’re going through.
Eating Behaviour and Functional Analysis: Why the Problem Isn’t “Lack of Willpower”
Picture a scene that may feel painfully familiar. It is late, the day has been long, and you have been chaining tasks together: work, responsibilities, dozens of small and big decisions. At last the house is quiet. You sit down. For the first time in hours, you are not responding to anyone.
And then a thought shows up: “I could eat something.” It is not quite physical hunger. It is more that, just by imagining food, something inside loosens. As if eating marked the end of the day — permission to stop holding everything up.
How to support an adult child with depression: what helps, what harms and when to seek professional help
Supporting an adult son or daughter with depression can feel frightening and confusing. This guide explains what parents can realistically do, what usually makes things worse, how to respect autonomy without stepping back completely and when urgent or professional help is needed.
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.
