About Lidia Smirnov
Learn About Lidia Smirnov
A premium therapist for couples seeking deeper understanding, healing, and lasting connection.
Lidia’s Journey
A Personal Journey Toward Healing and Connection
More than 10 years ago, with a successful career in Human Resources and pregnant with my second son, I faced a life-threatening illness. That experience prompted me to overcome my fears and create a more meaningful life for myself and my family. For me, that meant returning to full-time study in Psychotherapy, to re-train in an area I am passionate about, and where I can help others create lasting positive change in their lives and their relationships.
Since then I have gone on to work in various areas of clinical practice, ultimately setting up my own private practice in Sydney CBD, specialising in Body Centred Psychotherapy and Couple Relationship/Marriage Therapy.
I enjoy helping people work through the difficulty and pain in their relationship in order to regain their love and connection with their life partners.
A Journey of Excellence
Lidia’s qualifications, Trainings and experience
Jensen Newman Institure
- Bachelor Degree in Counselling & Human Change
Gottman Institute
- Level 3 – Practicum Training in Couple Therapy
- Level 2 – Assessment, Intervention and Co-Morbidities
- Level 1 – Bridging the Couple Chasm
Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT)
- Level 1 – Foundational Training
- Level 2 – Advanced Training
Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy – HAKOMI
- Hakomi Graduate
- Foundations of Hakomi
- Hakomi Embodied & Aware Relationships Training
- Experiential Psychotherapy with Couples
Australian Counselling Association
- Level 4
The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy
Our Approach
Grounded in Science, Delivered with Empathy
Our work draws on clinically proven frameworks to support long-term relationship growth.
Gottman Method
Research-backed tools to strengthen emotional connection and reduce conflict.
PACT
Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy - Neuroscience and attachment theory to promote mutual regulation and trust.
Somatic Therapy (Hakomi)
A body-mind approach that nurtures awareness, mindfulness, and healing presence.
Why Should You Choose Us
A trusted presence through every stage of healing
Lidia offers a safe space where clients feel seen and supported. She combines empathy with proven strategies to help people navigate challenges and create meaningful change.
Support that feels personal and real
- Warm, grounded, and approachable
- Listens with empathy and without judgment
- Experienced with individuals, couples, and families
- Uses proven, evidence-based therapies
- Focuses on lasting emotional strength
- Respects every story and pace of growth
- Steady support through life’s challenges