Expats

Living overseas as an expat offers many exciting advantages, from learning a new culture and language, meeting new people, to even earning more than you would back at home.

But expat life can also bring unexpected stressors such as stress, anxiety, a feeling of constant pressure, culture shock and loneliness.

If you are concerned about your emotional or mental health or need help to navigate unexpected stressors or your relationship, you may benefit from speaking to a Therapist.

I have extensive experience with expats and newcomers, helping them navigate the challenges of adjusting to life in a new country or city. This includes adapting to a new culture, dealing with homesickness, building new connections and friendships, facing professional challenges, managing quarantine and the impact of Covid, and handling repatriation issues. My clients include: 

• Professionals working abroad
• International students
• Expat spouses and partners
• Senior leaders
• Teachers working in international schools
• Repatriated expats
• Third-culture adults
• Newcomers

Having been an expat myself for 30 years I understand many of the unique issues (joy and demands) that go hand in hand with living in a foreign country.

Therapy can become a useful addition to your support network abroad as it offers an opportunity to review experiences before they develop into difficulties. It can also be helpful to explore techniques and self-help strategies to manage stress and anxiety.