The Ups and Downs of Living Abroad
Counseling for expats who live and work in foreign countries.
While migrating can be an enriching experience, it also puts your identity to the test. Whether you move by choice or necessity – for love, family, studies, or work – the nature of your integration within a new community will be influenced by your background, stage of life and personal circumstances.
Adjusting to a new life as an expat is not only about learning the language and understanding the culture. Sometimes, it means allowing yourself to be seen, to be present and to exist in unfamiliar contexts – placing trust in your inherent value as a human being.
Together we can explore:
- Coping with loneliness, loss and crisis while living abroad
- Navigating identity challenges and sense of belonging as an expat
- Embracing multicultural dynamics in your relationships with partners and friends
- Understanding social and professional differences in a foreign work culture
- Recognizing subconscious patterns which block your progress and emotional growth
My approach
Having a culturally informed counseling space helps you to process your emotions and explore difficult topics. I have more than 10 years of experience supporting individuals navigating expat life transitions, cultural identity shifts, and the complexities of living in a foreign country.
Navigating life abroad is a topic which touches me deeply. Having lived in Puerto Rico, Argentina, Spain, the United Kingdom and Germany, I know firsthand the complexity of integrating into a new culture and the profound challenge it represents.
I believe in open dialogue and actively involving my clients in their therapeutic journey. This process helps to uncover new perspectives, allowing for meaningful change and personal growth.
Being on the move is, for many, a way of life. With this in mind I offer a hybrid approach. Sessions can take place in-person in my office in Berlin or online, allowing you to continue your therapeutic process from anywhere in the world.
If you are looking for support to understand yourself and create lasting change, I am here to accompany you.
Feeling Lost in Midlife? Find Clarity & Purpose in This New Phase of Your Life
How to navigate midlife changes – Aging, career shifts, and relationship transitions
Life transitions often bring a sense of uncertainty. They require you to simultaneously navigate the weight of past choices and the possibilities of the future. Such phases can feel overwhelming, as you question what lies ahead and who you might be beyond the roles you’ve long embraced.
Yet uncertainty brings opportunity – the chance to reconnect with yourself and rediscover meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. Through self-exploration you can gain clarity, redefine your path, and step into your new chapter with confidence and renewed direction.
Together we can explore:
- Loss of purpose relating to your career and family
- Relationship challenges
- Regrets and unresolved past
- Anxiety about aging and the future
Counseling as a Tool for Self-Discovery & Growth
Midlife is about discovering who you are becoming.
Replace self-judgment with curiosity. You will gain tools which allow you to see your circumstances in a different light and to uncover subconscious patterns – especially in terms of how you handle stress and pain. This awareness strengthens relationships, brings peace with aging, and helps you make clear, confident choices in uncertain times.
Midlife transitions can feel unsettling, but they also offer a chance to grow. You can expand your identity, redefine your purpose, move beyond past regrets, and create a fulfilling future.
My approach
Hello, I’m Andrea, a relational psychoanalytic counsellor with over 15 years of experience.
I believe in open dialogue and actively involving individuals in their therapeutic journey. Together we create a space to explore deep and fundamental questions, such as ‘Who am I?’ and ‘What do I truly want?’
I help individuals to understand deep-rooted patterns and emotions, break free from self-limiting beliefs, and navigate their present stage of life with authenticity. This process is aimed at uncovering new perspectives, cultivating meaningful change and achieving personal growth.
My approach is integrative, drawing from relational and Lacanian psychoanalysis, as well as incorporating neuroscience-based insights on trauma and attachment.
I specialize in supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, parenthood, relationships, transcultural identity, and major life transitions. Sessions can be conducted in my office in Berlin or online, depending on your needs.
If you are looking for support to understand yourself and create lasting change, I am here to accompany you.
Book a Session
You can click the button below to book your session or you can send an email to [email protected].
Please include your name, your city and a brief reason for booking the consultation. This will help me understand your needs and offer you the support that best suits your current moment.
I look forward to connecting with you.
Still have questions?
- I’ve never done counseling before. What can I expect?
Counseling is a guided conversation in a safe and supportive space, designed to help you explore emotions, recognize patterns, and encourage meaningful changes in your life.
- Is counseling for me?
Many midlife individuals seek therapy for self-growth, emotional clarity, and life purpose realignment.
- How do I know if we are a good fit to work together?
Your first session is a chance for us to learn about each other and explore whether my approach feels like the right step for you.
FAQs for expat counseling
- I feel overwhelmed, but isn’t that just part of expat life?
Yes, but you don’t have to feel alone – counseling helps you to find balance and ease stress.
- Can I do counseling in my native language?
Yes! Sessions are available in English and Spanish so you can express yourself freely.
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