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Expat Therapy
Leaving your country of origin is always a challenging and overwhelming life event. Being away from your friends, your relatives, your support network and your usual life routine can make you feel rootless and misunderstood. Having to brave the fear and excitement alone can be isolating, frustrating and traumatic.
Issues such as language barriers, cultural differences, lack of employment opportunities, prejudice, discrimination and limited access to housing and medical services can persist long after your transition. You may also be struggling with the idea of raising children in an environment unlike your own, which can create numerous internal conflicts.
Counselling will not solve all of these problems, but it will help you to cope with them, overcome the emotional pressure and make healthier decisions.
It would be my pleasure to hear your unique story, support you in introducing new perspectives into your life and assist you on your journey to living fully again.
Below are some of the concerns of people seeking support with expatriation:
Language barrier
Feeling lost or stuck
Guilt about not being “home”
Loss of motivations
Loss of live direction
Changes in values and beliefs
Conflicts with family at “home”
Difficulty adapting after relocation
Feeling of isolation and loneliness
Culture shock
Homesickness
Building “new” life
Counselling sessions, 60 minutes :
$150 Online or In-Office
$180 Walk and Talk or Home-Based Therapy
Please note that these services are not rebated by Medicare.
The benefits of this approach include:
no need for a mental health care plan
no diagnosis recorded on your permanent health record
increased flexibility of therapeutic modalities so we find what works for you
fees are inline or less than typical gap fees
no wait lists and appointments available now
Online Therapy: Video or audio sessions are available for your convenience. Online counselling provides full support and confidentiality with the flexibility of your preferred time and location.
Home-Based Therapy: These sessions take place in your home, where you feel most comfortable, safe and relaxed. This can also be helpful when there are difficulties getting to a private practice due to medical issues, personal crises or responsibilities at work and home.
Walk and Talk Therapy: In outdoor therapy, walking next to each other can be more comfortable and less formal. Outdoor therapy can also be as simple as sitting down somewhere in nature and talking through things.
In-Office Session: Traditional in-office therapy provides you with a safe space and secure environment where you can rest your thoughts and unload feelings. The office is under renovation and the schedule will be announced shortly.