About Expatriate Therapy
Welcome to Expatriate Therapy. I’m glad you are here.
My name is Corene Crossin, and I am an Australian registered psychotherapist, researcher, author and educator who works with expats, couples, global nomads and people navigating major turning points. I help clients find stability, direction and connection when the road ahead feels uncertain.
Whether you’ve relocated, followed a partner overseas, changed careers, or simply feel unsure about what is next, my role is to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
My approach blends evidence-based psychological tools, deep empathy from my own lived-experience with practical mindset strategies. I draw on evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (AC), Solutions Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, the Gottman Method and Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) - combining them with a compassionate, supportive style that supports understanding and change.
Expatriate Therapy is founded by Corene Crossin, a licensed psychotherapist specialising in expat mental health and wellbeing. Corene has worked with individuals and couples across 15+ countries.
Expatriate Therapy is a therapy practice based in Australia offering specialist psychological support for expats, trailing spouses couples living abroad.
My Qualifications and Memberships
Master of Counselling
Master of Philosophy (Cambridge University)
Degree in Psychology
Degree in Counselling
Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
Bachelor of Arts
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1
Gottman Method Level 2
Accredited Crisis Counsellor
Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
Registered Member of the Australian Counselling Association
What it is like to work with me
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✓ Collaborative, You-Centered Work
We work as a team. Your goals, your pace, and your lived experience lead the way. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a true partnership. Therapy is not something done to you, but something built with you.
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✓ Compassionate Support During Uncertainty
Change can bring up fear, grief, doubt, and hope all at once. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where all of it is welcome. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. We start exactly where you are, with acceptance and care.
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✓ Tailored Therapeutic Approaches
I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities depending on your needs, including Internal Family Systems or IFS (to explore parts of yourself), Narrative Therapy (to help you reclaim and reshape your own story), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (to work through patterns that may be keeping you stuck).
I have lived and worked as a senior executive expat in the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia. I know what it’s like to build a life in a new country from scratch. I know the psychological, emotional and relationship challenges that come with leaving behind familiar roles, identities, and support systems.
Over decades of living and working across cultures, navigating career shifts, leading businesses, and moving through personal loss, grief and reinvention, I experienced firsthand how disorienting and transformative life as an expatriate can be.
Why expat life led me to this work
I draw on my lived experience and advanced therapeutic training to offer you evidence-based and compassionate support. I believe that when change and challenge are met with the right support, they can lead to deeper resilience, growth, and a life more aligned with who you truly are.
Learn more about individual and couples therapy, or explore articles I have written about overcoming the challenges of expat life. If you would like to explore working with me, I would love to hear from you.
Ready to take the next step?
Take the first step toward better wellbeing abroad with a free 20-minute consultation.