Wellbeing, prevention and training
Psychology for businesses, schools and organisations
psychology for businesses can turn a specific need into an opportunity to support, train and strengthen people. At Ocnos, we design tailored talks, workshops and programmes for professional teams, educational settings, parent associations, charities and public-sector organisations.
A strategic and human decision
Mental health is also shaped in the places where we live, learn and work
Organisations cannot prevent every personal, workplace or educational difficulty. They can, however, foster a culture that helps people recognise signs of distress, speak more openly, reduce stigma and understand where support is available.
The Spanish Ministry of Health cites the World Health Organization estimate that around 15% of working-age adults experience a mental health problem. The Spanish National Institute for Safety and Health at Work also reports that mental health conditions are now the second leading cause of temporary incapacity for work in Spain.
In education, mental health affects learning, relationships and participation. A one-off talk can raise awareness, while an ongoing programme creates more scope to develop skills, coordination and prevention in greater depth.
Tailored solutions
Psychology services for businesses and other organisations
We do not offer a rigid catalogue. We first listen to what is happening, who will take part and what outcome would be useful. We then recommend the most appropriate format.
Awareness talks
Clear, engaging sessions that open up conversations, challenge myths and provide reliable mental health resources.
- Wellbeing or prevention events
- Themed weeks and internal events
- Talks for larger audiences
Practical workshops
Participatory training that combines explanation, discussion of realistic situations, exercises and supporting materials.
- Small groups or whole teams
- Activities adapted to the group’s circumstances
- Resources to use after the session
Multi-session programmes
A series of connected sessions that explores an objective in greater depth and provides continuity.
- Emotional wellbeing and self-care
- Relationships, communication or leadership
- Follow-up and participant feedback
Training for managers and leads
Content for senior leaders, human resources, line managers, educational coordinators and team leaders.
- Difficult conversations
- Responsible recognition and referral
- Professional role boundaries
Conferences and events
Presentations, panel discussions, community events and educational activities delivered in accessible, responsible language.
- Business or educational events
- Charities and public campaigns
- Panel moderation or participation
Content consultancy
Support with campaigns, guidance and information materials about psychological wellbeing and access to help.
- Clinical review and non-stigmatising language
- Materials for employees or families
- Internal signposting resources
Businesses and professional teams
Talks and workshops for businesses that want to support people with a clear plan
A business may want to prevent burnout, improve communication, train its managers or respond to a concern that is already affecting the team. Our psychology for businesses service starts with that specific need, because every intervention requires different objectives.
psychology for businesses is not about offering empty messages such as “be positive” or “manage stress better”. We design workplace mental health and emotional wellbeing initiatives around real situations. We use understandable concepts, realistic examples and practical actions that respect both the individual and the organisation’s role and boundaries.
- Stress management, recovery and burnout prevention.
- Communication, conflict, boundaries and difficult conversations.
- Healthy leadership, psychological safety and team cohesion.
- First steps when someone shows signs of distress: listening, signposting and referring responsibly.
- Workplace bullying, discrimination and a culture of respect, approached from an educational perspective.
- Organisational change, uncertainty, motivation and adaptation.
- Sleep, healthy routines, digital boundaries and recovery outside work.
- Diversity, inclusion and LGBTQ+ wellbeing in the workplace.
Schools, colleges, parent associations and universities
Psychology for educational settings: prevention, skills and support
In education, content must be adapted to age, the school or college context and each adult’s role. A session for students should not be designed in the same way as staff training or a talk for families.
We therefore agree the language, examples, expected participation and response to any disclosure or safeguarding concern in advance. Sessions are educational and preventive; they do not replace individual assessment or the setting’s official safeguarding procedures.
- Exam anxiety, academic pressure and perfectionism.
- Self-esteem, body image and social comparison.
- Social media use, cyberbullying and digital wellbeing.
- Positive relationships, bullying and the role of bystanders.
- Emotional education, frustration tolerance and self-regulation.
- Self-harm, warning signs and how to seek help, approached safely.
- ADHD, autism, high learning potential and understanding neurodiversity.
- Careers guidance, uncertainty and decision-making.
- Training for families on boundaries, communication and support.
- Staff self-care and prevention of emotional exhaustion.
A flexible range of topics
Topics for psychology talks and workshops
These are common areas of work. We can also develop a specific proposal when an organisation is facing a different need.
Wellbeing and mental health
Relationships, teams and positive environments
Children, teenagers and families
Life stages and community
Genuine flexibility
We choose the format around the objective, not the other way round
A talk can inspire and raise awareness. A workshop allows participants to practise. An ongoing programme helps consolidate skills. We help you choose.
Short talk
A focused format for campaigns, internal events, themed days or an introduction to a topic.
Participatory workshop
A session with exercises, questions, case discussion and practical tools for smaller groups.
Modular programme
Several connected sessions that allow participants to explore, practise and review what they have learned.
Online format
Training by video conference for distributed teams, families or participants in other locations.
How we work
A clear proposal from the first conversation
We do not sell a generic session without first understanding the organisation. In every psychology for businessesproject, our process is designed to make the content relevant, safe and useful.
We listen to the need
You tell us what is happening, who will take part, what has already been tried and what outcome you hope to achieve.
We define objectives
We agree the topics, boundaries, duration, format, level of participation and accessibility requirements.
We design the intervention
We prepare the content, activities and materials using language appropriate for the audience.
We deliver and review
We deliver the activity and, where appropriate, gather feedback to guide the next steps.
Real local experience
Ocnos beyond the clinic: education, employment, families and community
Our educational work has already reached schools, community organisations, public events and family activities across the Campo de Gibraltar and Gibraltar.
Careers Week at Prior Park School Gibraltar
A talk for students about career decisions, non-linear pathways and building a working life without having to choose “for ever”.
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Mental Health Awareness Week in Gibraltar
A session focused on moving from concern to action and making the first step towards help feel more manageable.
View the event →
“An active mind while looking for work” in La Línea
A practical workshop on the emotional impact of unemployment, loss of confidence, daily structure and maintaining a sustainable job search.
Read about the workshop →
Talk for families from the Agnes Baden-Powell Scout Group
Héctor Lozano, Rocío Rodríguez and María Ángeles Sanz took part in a session about noticing difficulties, offering support and seeking help early.
Explore the activity →Who delivers the activities
Registered health psychologists from Ocnos Psychology Clinic
The psychologist responsible for each activity is selected according to the topic, audience, language and needs of the project.
Héctor Lozano Jiménez
General Health Psychologist · Director · COPAO AN 11777
Experience in public education, schools, international settings and community activities, with services in Spanish and English.
Rocío Rodríguez Boza
General Health Psychologist · COPAO AN 13748
An integrative approach and training in trauma, with experience in psychological support and family-focused activities.
María Ángeles Sanz Ruiz
General Health Psychologist · COPAO AN 12933
Clinical experience and participation in family guidance, wellbeing and early identification activities.
Responsible scope of the service
Our psychology for businesses service for schools, organisations and professional teams is educational, preventive and informational. Group activities do not diagnose participants, replace psychological therapy, investigate allegations of bullying or harassment, or carry out the psychosocial risk assessment required within an organisation’s formal prevention system. When an individual need arises, we provide appropriate information and signposting.
Psychology talks and workshops in the Campo de Gibraltar and Gibraltar
Ocnos Psychology Clinic is based in Palmones, Los Barrios. From here, we provide psychology for businesses, educational support, talks and workshops for charities and organisations in Algeciras, Los Barrios, Palmones, San Roque, La Línea de la Concepción, Sotogrande and Gibraltar. We also consider projects in Tarifa, elsewhere in the province of Cádiz and online.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about talks and programmes for organisations
How do we request a proposal for a business or educational setting?
You can contact us by WhatsApp, email or telephone. To prepare a psychology for businesses or educational proposal, we will need to know the type of organisation, audience, topic, approximate number of attendees, location, preferred date and objective of the activity.
Do the talks have fixed content?
No. We start from common topic areas, but adapt the language, examples, depth and activities. When a topic is particularly sensitive, we also agree in advance how questions, disclosures and referral needs will be handled.
Can the activity be delivered in Spanish or bilingually?
Yes, when the project and assigned psychologist allow it. Ocnos works across the Campo de Gibraltar and Gibraltar, so we can prepare proposals in English, Spanish or bilingually.
How long can a talk or workshop last?
It depends on the objective. An introductory talk may last between 45 and 75 minutes. A participatory workshop usually requires longer. We can also offer a sequence of sessions or programmes delivered over several weeks.
Do you work with large groups?
Yes. We can deliver talks for auditoriums and large events, although workshops involving practice and participation work better with smaller groups. The proposal will explain which format is likely to be most useful.
Does a talk replace a company’s psychosocial risk assessment?
No. Psychological training can complement a wellbeing strategy, but it does not replace an employer’s legal prevention duties or the technical assessment required from its occupational risk prevention service. For organisations in Spain, this includes the requirements of Law 31/1995 on the Prevention of Occupational Risks; organisations in Gibraltar must follow the applicable local framework.
Can you provide individual support to someone who asks for help during the activity?
A group activity is not a clinical consultation. We can listen initially, provide information about support and explain how to request a professional assessment. In an emergency, the relevant services and procedures must be activated.
Do you travel outside Palmones?
Yes. We travel throughout the Campo de Gibraltar and Gibraltar, and consider proposals in other locations. We also offer online activities when that format is appropriate.
Let’s discuss your organisation
Tell us what you need. We will design a useful, realistic proposal.
Tell us the type of organisation, audience, topic, approximate number of attendees, location and date. We will reply to clarify the objectives and prepare a tailored psychology for businesses or institutional proposal.
Responsible information and recent updates
Latest resources and news from Ocnos Psychology Clinic
Read our latest articles on mental health, wellbeing, education, relationships and applied psychology. We also publish news about talks, collaborations and activities delivered by Ocnos across the Campo de Gibraltar and Gibraltar.
Impostor syndrome: how to overcome it without waiting to feel completely confident
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Sports psychology: how to train your mind to perform under pressure
raining harder does not always resolve a mental block in competition. This practical guide explains how pressure, attention and self-talk affect performance, with exercises to prepare, recover after mistakes and enjoy sport again.
When mental health language hides avoidance: 16 phrases worth revisiting
“I’m protecting my peace”, “I need space”, “I don’t owe anyone an explanation”… Mental health language can help us take care of ourselves, but it can also give avoidance a reassuring name. Héctor Lozano examines 16 phrases and offers questions to help distinguish protection, fear and relational responsibility.
Grounding yourself in the present: guided audio
A guided grounding audio lasting 10 minutes 28 seconds, with Héctor Lozano, to return to the present, separate facts from thoughts and choose your next step without waiting for the emotion to disappear.
Observe emotions without judgement: guided meditation
A guided meditation lasting 12 minutes 30 seconds, with Héctor Lozano, to notice sensations, thoughts, emotions and urges without judging them. Includes the full transcript and guidance for practising safely.
Disney and romantic love myths: what we learnt without realising
With humour, nostalgia and psychological rigour, Héctor Lozano revisits romantic love myths in classic Disney films and suggests healthier alternatives.
How do you know if you have a healthy relationship?
María Ángeles Sanz explains how to recognise a healthy relationship, tell ordinary conflict from harmful patterns and know when professional support may help.
Psychologist or psychiatrist? When you may not have to choose
Unsure whether to see a psychologist or psychiatrist? Héctor Lozano explains what each professional does, when seeing both may help and how care can be coordinated with the patient’s permission.
Horizontal and vertical relationships: differences, examples and warning signs
Horizontal and vertical relationships describe how influence, decisions and autonomy are distributed. Learn how to distinguish a practical difference from a harmful imbalance, reflect on your own relationship and know when to seek support.