Meet Your Cheerleader
Lydia Deukmedjian
My Story
Welcome to My Cheerleader. I’m Lydia Deukmedjian, and I’m here to support you as you navigate change, rediscover your strengths and move toward the life you want to create. My approach blends professional training and evidence-based practice with empathy, insight and a genuine belief in your capacity to grow.
I believe that ‘everything we experience is an opportunity to learn and grow’. Our experiences shape who we are. We are NOT broken. We ARE resilient, resourceful and capable of achieving meaningful change. Even the most difficult chapters of life can become the foundation for deeper self-awareness and self-empowerment.
Change is not about being fixed; it is about reconnecting with your amazing inner self and consciously choosing your next step forward.
My journey into Counselling and Clinical Hypnotherapy began in 2001 after undertaking hypnotherapy to stop smoking. The experience was so profound that I trained as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and opened my practice in Sydney’s Inner West the following year. What began as personal change, evolved into a lifelong calling to support others in meaningful growth and positive transformation. Since then, I have completed a Bachelor of Counselling and worked within the not-for-profit sector supporting individuals experiencing complex mental health challenges. In this role, I worked with individuals experiencing diverse and complex mental health presentations, using trauma-informed, strength-based and person-centred therapeutic approaches, grounded in evidence-based practice to support recovery and sustainable progress and change. Alongside my professional training, my personal experiences have profoundly shaped the therapist I am today. I have navigated grief, life transitions, complex relationships, adversity and trauma — experiences that deepened my understanding of resilience, inner strength and self-worth. For many years, I felt like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole. Through embracing my own ADHD, I came to recognise the strengths in being different. My strengths of deep empathy, creativity, intuitive insight, love of learning and strong problem-solving are now used with greater understanding, awareness and intention, alongside evidence-based knowledge and practice. I believe meaningful growth and change is possible for everyone. Change is not instant, and it is not something done to you — it is something you create. It may feel uncomfortable at times, but it is always worth it. It’s your change, so it’s your choice. My role is to walk alongside you — offering professional guidance, practical strategies and wholehearted encouragement. I will be your greatest cheerleader as you grow, change and become the person you are capable of being — and I’m here for you every step of the way.
Let’s Work Together
Discovery Call
This brief call is a relaxed, no-pressure space for you to share what you’re looking for and ask any questions about how I work. It’s also an opportunity to see whether my approach feels like the right fit for you.
You’re welcome to take your time and decide what feels right for you moving forward. There’s no expectation or commitment—just a supportive starting point.
