Ana (Anabel) Olmedo Gonzalez , NCPS

Ana (Anabel) Olmedo Gonzalez welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or the aftermath of trauma. She is a counsellor who focuses on women's issues among other concerns and speaks English and Spanish. Ana aims to create a calm space where people can be heard and begin to make sense of difficult times.

Ana uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client's experience at the centre of each session. She blends this with mindfulness and elements of transpersonal and existential thinking to help people notice what matters to them. Sessions often involve gentle reflection, breathing or body-aware practices when helpful.

Ana has seven years of professional experience. Her credential NCPS refers to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and she lists work within NHS talking therapy services alongside private practice experience in Exeter and online. She also completed a Practitioner License in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression with Metanoia Institute.

People come to Ana for help with depression, bereavement including suicide loss, complex trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, caregiver stress, and feeling isolated or stuck. She also supports those facing life transitions, career doubts, and challenges linked to immigration or family of origin.

Outside of practice Ana spends time in nature, meditates and practices yoga. She describes listening as central to her work and aims to offer steady, non-judgemental attention so clients can explore what helps them move forward.

Approach and online options that fit your life

Ana commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in her work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving the client an accepting, listening space so they can explore feelings and make choices. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people recognise and name core emotions and how these shape close relationships and intimacy.

She also draws on existential ideas to help people find meaning and direction during life changes. That look at purpose can be useful for career doubts, feelings of isolation, or when a major loss has changed how someone sees the future. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work and Ana will collaborate with each person to decide what fits their goals and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and shared exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter reflections or people who prefer writing. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and daily life.