Ana (Anabel) Olmedo Gonzalez, NCPS

Ana (Anabel) Olmedo Gonzalez supports people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and the impact of trauma. She takes a calm, person-focused approach and aims to make sessions feel simple and clear for someone under pressure. Ana works in English and Spanish and brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice.

Ana describes her core style as person-centred, with influences from transpersonal and mindfulness work. She concentrates on listening carefully and helping people make sense of painful experiences. This can include dealing with bereavement, complex trauma and the emotional toll of long-term caregiving.

Her training includes a Practitioner Licence in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression from the Metanoia Institute and professional accreditation with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, abbreviated as NCPS. Ana also combines clinical work with NHS Talking Therapy Services alongside her independent practice in Exeter and online.

Sessions tend to focus on talking through what feels most urgent, noticing patterns, and using gentle mindfulness or experiential tools when useful. She describes creating a non-judgemental space so people can explore difficult emotions and make practical changes to feel steadier in day-to-day life.

Outside therapy, Ana enjoys nature, meditation and yoga and is currently training as a yoga teacher. These interests inform a calm, grounded manner in sessions and an emphasis on small, sustainable steps towards emotional balance.

How Ana’s approaches translate to online work

Ana uses person-centred ways of working that prioritise listening and following what matters most to each person. This approach helps when someone needs emotional steadiness, support through grief or to process trauma in a gentle way.

She also draws on Emotionally-Focused ideas that look at feelings and attachment patterns to improve how people relate to themselves and others. These ideas can help with intimacy concerns, commitment worries and communication problems. Existential elements invite reflection on meaning and life purpose, which can be useful for people facing major life changes or questions about direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ana will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of person-centred listening, emotionally-focused exploration or existential reflection fits best. The plan is shaped by the client’s needs, goals and preferences rather than a fixed method.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a flexible routine for people juggling work or caring responsibilities. It also allows for a steady short check-in when life feels especially hectic, helping therapy fit into everyday life rather than becoming an extra burden.