Online Trauma Therapy for Expats and Anyone Living Abroad: English-Speaking Support Wherever You Are
Living abroad, and struggling quietly
Moving to another country can look like a success from the outside: a new job, a new home, a new start. Inside, it can feel very different. Many people I work with describe feeling isolated, never quite at home anywhere, or surprised that old experiences start to surface once the busyness of the move settles down.
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone, and you don't need to have it all figured out before getting in touch. I work online with English-speaking adults in any country, and I'm happy to start wherever you are.
Why old experiences can surface after a move
A move takes away a lot at once: familiar routines, the people who know you, and the small comforts of everyday life. It can also take away distraction. When life quietens down, things that were pushed to the background can become louder.
Trauma isn't only about what happened to you. It's also about the internal wounds, feelings and memories left behind by what happened, what didn't happen, or what you witnessed. [Link: What Is Trauma?] You may not even think of your own experiences as trauma, and that's fine.
Why finding help abroad is hard
Many people living abroad tell me the same things. Talking about feelings is harder in a second language. Local services may not be available in English, or may have long waiting lists. Some people worry about what ends up on their records, or about how a diagnosis might affect their life abroad.
With me, you don't need a diagnosis, and nothing goes on your NHS or medical records. You deal with me directly, rather than a large organisation.
How online trauma therapy works
We meet by Zoom, so you can join from your own home, wherever in the world that is. You choose session times in your own time zone, and if you move again, we can continue.https://www.onlinetraumatherapy.co.uk/faq
I'm a UK-based counsellor and psychotherapist, and I work under UK jurisdiction. This is a private-pay service for adults, and I don't take referrals from insurance companies or social services.
The approaches I use
You don't have to talk in detail about what happened to work on trauma. Depending on what suits you, I integrate :
AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) is a warm, relational approach that focuses on what you feel in the moment and the safety between us, so difficult emotions can be worked through rather than avoided.
IFS (Internal Family Systems): working with the different "parts" of you, with compassion. [Link: IFS Therapy Online]
EMDR: a structured approach to processing difficult memories and experiences.
Brainspotting: a body-based approach that uses where you look to access what's held inside.
DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting): a gentle, body-led approach for early or overwhelming experiences.
Who I work with
I work with English-speaking adults in any country. That includes clients in the UK, across Europe, and in the USA, Singapore, Saudi Arabia and Japan, whether you've lived abroad for years or have just arrived. If you live in one country and move between others, you're welcome to get in touch too.
What to expect from a first session
We start where you are on the day. There are no long questionnaires, no pressure to share, and no shaming or blaming. You can choose and book your first appointment yourself. I don't offer free introductory calls, but you're welcome to look through the FAQ first. [Link: Book Online]
Questions I'm often asked
Can you work with me if I live outside the UK?Yes. I work with clients in any country, online by Zoom.
Will sessions fit my time zone?When you book, you choose a time in your own time zone.
Do I have to talk about what happened?No. Many of the approaches I use don't require you to describe the details.
Do you use the term counselling or counseling?Both. I'm a counsellor and psychotherapist, and I work with people wherever they live.
Getting in touch
If you're living abroad and things feel harder than they should, you're welcome to get in touch. https://www.onlinetraumatherapy.co.uk/book
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