Ana (Anabel) Olmedo Gonzalez , NCPS

Ana (Anabel) Olmedo Gonzalez is an integrative trauma counsellor who combines clinical work within NHS Talking Therapy Services with a private practice based in Exeter and online. She brings a person-centred foundation to her work, integrating transpersonal perspectives and mindfulness practices to support people facing complex emotional challenges.

She holds a Practitioner License in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) from the Metanoia Institute and is professionally accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. These qualifications reflect focused training in person-centred approaches and depression-specific care alongside broader therapeutic skills.

Her clinical expertise includes working with depression, bereavement by suicide, and complex trauma, and she also supports clients with anxiety, stress, relationship and family issues, self-esteem concerns, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue. Ana aims to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where careful listening helps clients make sense of difficult experiences and find a steadier path forward.

Outside of therapy she values nature, meditation, and a regular yoga practice, and she is currently undertaking yoga teacher training with Yoga Vida. Small personal rituals, such as enjoying ceremonial cacao at the end of the day, inform her reflective approach to life and clinical work.

Person-Centred and Mindful Approaches in Online Therapy

Ana (Anabel) Olmedo Gonzalez uses a person-centred approach that emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each client’s experience - this non-directive style helps people explore feelings related to depression, loss, trauma, and life transitions at their own pace. Mindfulness therapy complements this work by teaching practical attention and breathing practices that support regulation of anxiety, stress, and overwhelming emotions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is also part of her toolkit, offering structured ways to understand and transform distressing patterns in relationships and attachment.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Ana works with clients to identify which methods feel most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the work over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while fitting sessions into everyday life. These flexible options allow therapy to continue around work, caregiving, or mobility needs and make it straightforward to maintain momentum between sessions.