Lydia

Ms Lydia Gomez Gonzalez, M.Couns

Registered Counselor

Verified

“I am a highly empathetic, non-judgemental, and very passionate client-focussed counsellor. I have experience working with presenting issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, occupational guidance, grief and loss, trauma, and relationships difficulties. I work with adolescents and adults individually and also with families and couples. ”

About Me

My aim is to offer a deeply empathetic and non - judgmental space where adolescents and adults can openly explore life's challenges. I am here to support you whether navigating anxiety, depression, stress, grief, or trauma. I also work with families and couples creating a safe space for communication to ensure that the feelings and needs of every member are acknowledged and validated. My client-focused approach ensures sessions unfold at your pace, helping you feel truly heard and understood. When I was young I studied engineering and I worked as an Environmental Sustainable Engineer, designing green buildings and working with vulnerable communities. I have a lived experience of what it is to leave your professional reputation and comfort zone to follow your dreams and passion.

Approach

I am very flexible to use different client-centred approaches: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy based on mindfulness techniques(ACT), Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques like Timeline therapy, Hypnosis therapy and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to help your brain process distressing or traumatic memories so they don’t feel as overwhelming. One of my outstanding skills is my capacity to listen and connect with my clients. I genuinely believe that we all have the ability to heal ourselves and to show up in life with our best version. There are moments when we just need support and additional tools to: - accept, address and overcome our traumas or challenging experiences from the past, - fully immerse ourselves and be mindful in our present, and - set up exciting and meaningful goals for our future. I offer in person sessions in Valencia or online, in English, Spanish or French, which are paced to suit young people, adults, couples and parents. I use mindful noticing, acceptance-based skill practice and brief coaching tasks between meetings to build coping and confidence around work, relationships and transitions. Those navigating anxiety, career change, grief or burnout often find this practical, compassionate rhythm supportive.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Mediation

    A structured process in which a neutral third party helps people in conflict reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

Professional Title:

  • Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Credentials

Registrations

Australian Counseling Association / ACHE (Asociación de Counseling Humanista Española)

Counsellor

Qualifications

Master of Counselling

Victoria University

Year: 2020

Service Areas

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In-person & Online

Ciutat Vella

Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana

Spain

Ciutat Vella, València, Spain