About me
.Hello and welcome, ladies 💐
My name is Nataly Goncalves, and I’m a registered counsellor specialising in women’s mental health.
Because I have lived with anxiety for many years, I bring both professional training and lived experience into my work. I offer a comprehensive, compassionate approach to therapy, tailored specifically for women—honouring the unique interplay between female neurobiology, emotional needs, and life experiences.
Rooted in science-informed therapeutic approaches and shaped by Christian values, my work is about walking alongside you through life’s difficult seasons while supporting meaningful and lasting transformation.
Together, we’ll work to restore hope and peace, cultivate deep healing, and nurture the courage to become the woman you were always created to be.
My qualifications
- Diploma of Counselling
- Advanced Study Major in Relationship Counselling and Conflict Resolution
- Introduction to Personality Studies
- Mindfulness-based therapies
- Maternal Mental Health and Self-Compassion Motherhood
- In Her Head- Female Neurobiology Studies
- Menopause Coaching Specialist (current)
Approaches I work with:
My therapeutic approach integrates female-centred neuroscience with evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Self-Compassion Therapy,Humanistic frameworks, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Life Coaching strategies that consider the unique aspects of female neurobiology.
How I can help you
Anxiety & Depression and Strees related Issues:
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or overwhelming stress, and it feels like it’s taking control of your life, you’re not alone. Support is available, and change is possible.
I work with women experiencing burnout from work, relationships, or motherhood, helping them regain clarity, emotional balance, and confidence. Together, we will develop a personalised treatment plan and practical strategies to help you manage symptoms and move forward with greater strength and resilience.
Having lived with anxiety for many years myself, I bring genuine empathy and understanding to our sessions, creating a safe space where you can feel supported and truly heard.
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression ,PostPartum depression ( before and after childbirth)
Anxiety and Depression can take the best out of all of us, make it difficult to enjoy life and engage in activities you once loved, and It is particularly frightening after childbirth because it is a season of great changes and challenges!
I offer evidence-based treatments that have been proven to be effective for anxiety and depression, focused on maternal self-compassion, which enables peace, healing, and great relief.
In addition, sometimes, we need someone to talk to who truly listens, which in and of itself brings healing and hope.
Menoupause Transition Mental Care Counselling and Life Coaching
Supporting You Through the Menopause Transition
The menopause transition can have a profound impact on a woman's life—beginning as early as the mid-thirties (perimenopause) and continuing through the post-menopausal years, typically after age 55. One of the most life-changing and often overlooked aspects of this journey is its effect on mental health.
Many women experience cognitive challenges such as memory loss, brain fog, and mental confusion, along with anxiety, sleep disturbances, and even depression. These symptoms are often a result of hormonal fluctuations—yet, most of us have not been properly educated or supported to understand and navigate these massive changes.
This is where I come in.
As a women's mental health counsellor and life coach, I provide practical, compassionate support tailored to this phase of life. I offer:
- Therapeutic strategies to reduce mental health symptoms
- Life coaching to improve daily wellbeing and emotional resilience
- Guidance to help you access comprehensive care, including medical support, nutrition, and exercise and lifestyle.
Together, we can help you find clarity, confidence, and renewed peace as you move through this important transition.
Behavioural Changes
It is often very complicated to change an unhelpful behaviour that separates us from the life we desire, such as drinking, comfort eating, self-sabotage, and so on, especially for women considering hormonal changes.
I can help you tackle those unhelpful behaviours and replace them with actions that will bring you closer to the life you have dreamt of.
Life Coaching
If you’re eager to explore new passions,personal & professional growth, cultivate exciting hobbies, become more assertive, or embark on a rewarding new career, but don't know how, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we’ll discover how to set meaningful goals that resonate with your core values and deepest needs, improving your overall performance and empowering you to succeed in the fine art of self-negotiation .
Self-discovery sessions
Self-discovery sessions are designed to guide you toward deeper self-knowledge and understanding. In these sessions, you will explore important aspects of who you are—your personality, core values, strengths and weaknesses, learning style, and attachment patterns.
We also look at the female brain and the natural hormonal fluctuations women experience, and how these rhythms can influence mood, energy, focus, and behaviour. By understanding these patterns, you can learn how to navigate them with greater awareness and even take advantage of their unique strengths, rather than feeling controlled by them.
The goal of these sessions is to create space for meaningful self-reflection and growth. As you begin to understand your patterns and behaviours, you can make more intentional choices that align with your true self—learning to work with your natural rhythms and enhancing your overall wellbeing and performance in life.
Family support
Relationships are an important part of our lives, but they can also be challenging. I am here to help you and build with your family better communication, healthier attachments style, and strengthen your relationship, with acceptance, respect and flexibility.