Counselling for expats
Maria Baliakou, BA, MSc European Certified Psychotherapist
Feeling isolated or overwhelmed abroad? You’re not alone. Support is here to help you navigate expat life with more clarity and ease.
The psychological cost of living abroad is often underestimated.
While relocating to a new country can be exciting and full of opportunities, many expats find themselves facing unexpected emotional and psychological challenges. Once the novelty fades, feelings of disconnection, stress, and emotional fatigue often take its place.
Isolation, cultural dissonance, and chronic adaptation fatigue can seriously impact mental health.
You may struggle to build meaningful relationships, face language barriers, or feel the pressure to “keep it together” in a context that feels unfamiliar. The effort to function in a foreign system — socially, professionally, even bureaucratically — can lead to burnout, anxiety, or depressive symptoms. For many, coping mechanisms like withdrawal, substance use, or compulsive behaviors begin to surface.
Maybe you miss having “your people.” Maybe you’re carrying the pressure of holding everything together — the job, the kids, the relationship — while quietly falling apart inside. Perhaps you’re starting to question if something is wrong with you.
There’s nothing wrong with you. You’re human — and you’re doing your best in a life that asks a lot from you.
Psychological support can restore balance and help you thrive — not just survive — abroad. Counselling for expats.
With over 28 years of experience in psychotherapy and a specialization in expat mental health, I provide evidence-based, culturally sensitive support that helps you:
- Rebuild a sense of identity and belonging
- Navigate emotional and cultural transitions with resilience
- Establish healthier patterns of connection and coping
- Recover from burnout and prevent long-term psychological strain
If you're experiencing emotional exhaustion or isolation, know that you're not alone — and that help is available.
Book a free intake session to explore how therapy can support your adjustment process and overall wellbeing.
