Mario Gonzalez, AASW

Mario Gonzalez is an AASW counsellor who helps people facing relationship stress, grief, depression and big life changes. He speaks English and Spanish and offers a calm, respectful approach. Mario focuses on practical steps you can use right away to feel steadier.

He has 22 years of professional experience supporting people after trauma and abuse. He also helps those dealing with abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency and communication problems. Conversations are tailored to each person's situation rather than a fixed programme.

Mario uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts the pace to suit the person in front of him. Sessions often include talking through recent events, identifying unhelpful patterns, and practising clearer ways to respond. He aims to make sessions straightforward and useful in daily life.

People can expect a respectful, compassionate tone and practical problem-solving alongside emotional support. Mario emphasises collaboration and helps people set realistic, step-by-step goals. He encourages checking progress and adjusting the plan as needs change.

If you are thinking about counselling for relationship strain, loss, depression or adapting to change, Mario can help you sort priorities and build coping strategies. He supports people who want to find more balance and move toward a clearer sense of direction.

How therapeutic approaches and online care can work together

Mario draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clarity and practical change. One common approach involves identifying patterns in relationships and attachment, then practising new ways to communicate and set boundaries; this helps people who feel stuck in repeated conflicts or who struggle with closeness. Another approach concentrates on grief and loss, allowing space to name what has been lost while building everyday routines and coping strategies to manage painful moments.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to decide which techniques suit their goals, current difficulties and what feels manageable. Plans are adjusted over time so the work stays relevant and helpful rather than rigid.

If you want online options, please confirm current session formats before booking as these are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer speaking from a familiar setting or who need a session that fits into a work break. Appropriately qualified therapists can guide how to prepare and what to expect so each session is as useful as possible.