counselling services
Personal Expat Counselling
Expatriation, or expat life, both temporary or permanent, is a unique, enriching experience, while also being a difficult, emotional phase. It can be stressful, challenging and all-consuming. Especially as a new expat, it is easy to find yourself lost without your usual cultural references or support network.
Whether your expat journey involves:
Moving overseas for personal or work reasons
Following your working partner
Being the primary caregiver of a newborn or children
Life can quickly become very difficult and overwhelming.
There’s a multitude of factors and issues to consider and plan, including:
Packing and moving logistics
Finding new houses, neighbourhoods and schools
Accessing medical care in case of emergency
Meeting people and making friends
Adjusting and navigating a new or different culture
I offer support for these personal and professional issues for families, couples and individuals.
INGO Expat Counselling
I also offer debriefings before and after the departure of workers being posted abroad, to:
Evaluate the psychosocial risks and resources at work
Support the person in finding a good work-life balance
Help avoid burnout and high levels of stress.
Intercultural Couples’ Counselling
All couples face similar issues but for intercultural couples, cultural aspects can create even more challenges. There is a need for extra attention in getting to know the other, as well as understanding how different upbringings can influence the way we relate to each other.
Counselling can support and accompany couples to find new and healthier ways to build and strengthen relationships.
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
Trauma is broadly described as the emotional damage caused by distressing events that overwhelm and exceed a person’s ability to cope. It can be from a single event or multiple experiences.
I practice EMDR, an incredible tool that helps to understand and untangle the muddle of images, emotions, sensations, cognitions related to traumas.
Online Support
I have been working online since 2015; as an expat myself, I frequently use technology to keep in touch with family and friends. Online counselling is a reliable form of support for people in remote areas, with limited mobility, or frequent travellers.
I work with clients online through Skype or through this private and secure platform Eutelmed.