About Dr. Olga-Lucia Gamboa Arana

Dr. Olga-Lucia Gamboa Arana, based in Sydney, Australia, is a Cognitive Neuroscientist, Psychotherapist, Coach, and Mindfulness Teacher.

Her academic background in physics ignited a profound interest in the complex dynamics of human emotions and behaviors, leading her to earn a Ph.D. in Neuroscience. She expanded her knowledge in Psychology, specializing in emotional education and stress management and later getting a master’s degree in Psychopathology, Clinical Intervention, and Health.

Olga Lucia is proficient in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a qualified instructor of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion (MSC), and a certified teacher of the Mindful Based-Eating Awareness (MB-EAT) program. Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys teaching dance.

With over 15 years of research experience utilizing non-invasive brain stimulation and neuroimaging technologies such as EEG and fMRI, her work spans anxiety, attention, memory, and reward processes, among others. Her personal research focuses on intentional forgetting —a crucial brain function essential for daily functioning and mental wellbeing. She is also engaged in exploring the benefits of mindfulness for mental health.

Why Working With Companies?

Recognizing that work consumes a significant portion of our lives, Olga Lucia, through EQness, is dedicated to transforming workplaces into environments that promote growth and wellbeing.

By integrating scientific rigor with practical applications, the EQness methodology places the individual at the center, emphasizing personal development and psychological wellbeing as key drivers for both individual thriving and organizational success.