Sonya (HR Executive) & Alan (Banker)
‘My husband and I were recommended Lidia and we have been extremely grateful for the guidance and counsel we received from her. Lidia’s straightforward and practical approach combined with her commitment and genuine care created the right environment for us to do the work we wanted on our relationship and after 5 months, we are stronger than ever. We would both absolutely recommend Lidia’.
Anatol (Game Developer) & YUKI (Early Childcare Worker)
We came to Lidia as a couple with multicultural background which presented some issues in itself, but as every relationship is unique in its own right, we are convinced that her expertise will benefit any relationship that goes through a hard time to the point that it may feel unbearable. We highly recommend Lidia to anyone, even if it appears that all avenues to save a relationship have been exhausted. Lidia’s counselling may provide just the turning point that you need at this point in time.
Michael (Barrister) & Sue (EA)
When my wife and I found Lidia we were quite sure that we wanted to save our marriage – we just weren’t quite sure how to go about it. We knew that we still loved each other and that what we had was worth fighting for. But we had grown distant, our careers were pulling in opposite directions and, worst of all, we had effectively stopped communicating. So we knew we had to get help – but we did not hold out a lot of hope that we would find it. But we did. We found Lidia Smirnov who, through her calm, empathic and thoughtful way got us to “see” each other once again. Got us talking & laughing again. Through our sessions with Lidia we were able to reconnect and, most importantly, to develop strategies to avoid returning to that place where we questioned our future together. Of course we still have pressures of work and children – but we now make time for “us” and as a result again have a very positive outlook on our future together. So I would certainly recommend other couples, facing these or similar issues, to also reach out and engage with Lidia.
Ally – Senior Manager (Tech Industry) & Ed – Software Developer (Banking)
A series of life-changing events created turmoil, distance, and anxiety in our marriage. We knew we wanted to try to save it, but we were incredibly fragile and couldn’t afford a false start. We are so lucky to have been recommended Lidia. Without her support and coaching we would not have been able to repair and rebuild into the happy, resilient marriage we have today. Lidia uses a number of accessible tools and techniques grounded in her expert methods, many of which we will take forward with us to continue our journey. She is incredibly professional and experienced, with a calm and compassionate approach. With Lidia’s help we have come to understand each other (and ourselves in relationship) more than we ever have in 10+ years together. If you are considering seeing Lidia, go for it! You will be glad you did.
Simon S.
My partner and I both found our sessions with Lidia extremely beneficial. Lidia is very direct while also being very nuanced - this is a real skill. You can tell right away she has a high level of experience and she helped us greatly. We can highly recommend her to any couples who need additional clarity and assistance.
Simon (Digital Marketing) & Monica (Advertising)
‘My partner and I both found our sessions with Lidia extremely beneficial. Lidia is very direct while also being very nuanced – this is a real skill. You can tell right away she has a high level of experience and she helped us greatly. We can highly recommend her to any couples who need additional clarity and assistance’
Annette (Lawyer)
I have been working with Lidia in individual counselling, and it has been an incredible and surprising journey for me. I started from a place of deep but undefinable unhappiness with myself, my relationships, and my life. Working with Lidia, I have come to understand my ingrained habits of thinking, feeling and reacting to the world – and have started a process of change which I didn’t think was possible before. Not only my own sense of well-being but also all of my relationships are improving as a result. Lidia’s unfailing warmth, kindness, patience and intelligence have made this journey possible for me. I would unhesitatingly recommend Lidia to anyone wanting to explore and improve their relationship with themselves, and others. She is a truly compassionate and wise guide on the journey.
Yoko (Graphic Designer) & Andrew (IT Engineer)
We really loved how well our relationship experience was structured. The most interesting and beneficial for us was finding you. You were easy to get along with, so we found it easy to share our feelings in front of you. Each of our sessions has deepened our connection more and more and the understanding of ourselves that we had no idea about when we first visited you. You are truly good at what you do. We so appreciate your generosity and your support of us, thank you.’
Dan – Management Consultant & Ann – Data Analyst
Thank you so much Lidia. Thank you for all the support and guidance you have given Dan and I. I can honestly say we would not have been able to navigate our challenges as well as we did without you there. We’ve both learnt a lot about ourselves and relationships through this process.’
Seth C.
My partner and I had an incredibly positive experience with Lidia, who created a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for us to openly communicate and work through our challenges. Their compassionate and insightful guidance helped us better understand one another, strengthen our connection, and develop practical tools to improve our relationship. We left each session feeling heard, encouraged, and more hopeful about our future together. I would highly recommend their services to any couple looking to deepen their bond and navigate difficulties with kindness and clarity.
Russell S.
Lidia has been exceptional through our much-needed journey. We came to her over 12 months ago with the promise to give our marriage an opportunity, to either separate well, or reignite what was, over the 32 years of being together. As we said to Lidia, the only promise we would make, was that we would fully show up. This meant unearthing much, sitting in the uncomfortable, at times, not really knowing how we could even make it through all the mess. With her expertise and our own personal and collective due diligence to work on ourselves and then on see how this could work again as the team we had worked so diligently for over our time together. Lidia was exception with her delivery of required modality of needs that surfaced. But what we really found most helpful was the speaking to the problem, not the individuals as the problem. We are beyond amazed with our outcome, greater personal understanding, enlarged capacity to enjoy the person we chose to love, but recognising the journey can enlarge you to new heights. The world needs more Lidias. Beyond grateful to her! You owe it to yourselves and your partner, to not just try but explore with Lidia!
Craig (PI) & Justine (PI)
We spent years focusing on building a successful business and caring for our family, and little time on our relationship. By the time we met Lidia our relationship barely existed. Lidia helped us to refocus and provided us with the necessary tools to rebuild our relationship. With Lidia’s much valued guidance we now have a strong foundation which is continuing to strengthen. This has been the best investment we have ever made.
Cristian (Engineer) & Joadi (Teacher)
I have been working on personal issues with Lidia for over a year. She has helped me navigate a significant transition in my life by applying mindfulness techniques to scenarios I have shared with her. More recently, she has been helping me and my wife with our relationship and that with our children. She helps by providing a different context to the one that automatically presents itself. This has allowed me (and my wife) to actively choose our mental models, thereby giving us more control over how we interpret certain experiences. I feel calmer, more content and more willing not to let fear rule what I do. I have also noted significant improvements in my marriage and how I interact with my children. I would not hesitate recommending Lidia to anyone who is struggling with any aspect of life.
Akiko (Artist)
My husband and I didn’t know whether our relationship would survive before we met Lidia. My both knew that we loved each other but the constant fighting was starting to take a toll on our marriage. Having Lidia’s counselling was one of the best things I have done for myself, and we both feel so fortunate to have found Lidia. Lidia is kind, non-judgmental, and easy to open up to. I have always felt calm and at ease during and after each sessions. We have seen so much growth within ourselves. She has helped me to initiate helpful growth, strength and peace of mind going forward. I highly recommend Lidia.
YF
It's hard to overstate the positive impact brought by Lidia's counselling service to my life. She is truly expert at what she does.
Henry Pierce
Lidia is exceptional at what she does. I can confidently say she stands out for her remarkable ability to create a balanced, judgment-free environment. Her approach combines deep expertise with genuine compassion - she provides practical techniques while ensuring both partners feel truly heard and understood. What sets her apart is how skillfully she establishes a safe, comfortable space that encourages open communication. Thanks to her guidance, my partner and I have made significant progress in addressing core issues and developing healthy communication strategies. She's professional, insightful, and genuinely invested in her clients' growth. If you're looking for a relationship counselor who can help you make real progress, I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Chris C.
Lidia is a wonderful kind & caring person, gives great advice.