About

Daniela Gonzalez Ares

Daniela holds an MSc in Psychotherapy and Counselling from the University of Northampton. Additionally she holds a Level 1 Certificate in Couples Counselling, a certificate in ‘Couples Counselling in Addiction Recovery’, as well as ‘The Seven Principles to Make Marriage Work Leader Training program, all based on the Gottman Method, and attained through The Gottman Institute. Beside having a keen interest in working with couples, she is personally and professionally invested in providing psychotherapy and counselling in non-discriminatory and culturally  adaptive ways, to suit clients from non-majority cultures/races. As an international Instructor Trainer for Mind-Body Movement modalities, Daniela extensively taught in countries around the world for well over ten years.  She completed her Cultural Competence Training with the Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre, and holds a certificate for ‘Intercultural and Anti-Discrimination Practice within Psychotherapy and Counselling with Clients from a Culturally and/or Racially Different Background’ from TADF.

Understanding that a healthy body and a healthy mind are in her opinion undeniably linked, Daniela furthermore completed her Advanced Post-Qualifying Certificate with the Irish Institute For Biosynthesis in 2019.

Her approach to psychotherapy therapy is one of a person-centred, humanistic nature, with a desire to walk alongside her clients as they progress on the symbolic Yellow Brick Road.

Mission

At the core of our practice is a steadfast commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our community. As compassionate, experienced psychotherapists, our mission is to empower individuals, couples, and families to navigate life's challenges, cultivate resilience, and flourish.

As a leading provider of mental health services in our community, our vision is to foster a society where holistic wellness, emotional intelligence, and authentic connection are the cornerstones of individual, relational, and collective thriving.

Values