The Expatriate Therapy Blog
Advice and Insights for Expats, Partners, and Families
Are you or your partner struggling with life abroad? You’re not alone. Here you will find therapist-backed advice to help you manage culture shock, grief, guilt, isolation, anxiety, depression, expat relationship and expat parenting.
I moved abroad for my partner and now I feel lost. Can therapy help?
Trailing spouses often carry an unacknowledged emotional load of an international move. This guide explains why the move can feel so heavy even when life looks successful from the outside, and how specialist support can help you feel grounded, connected and yourself again.
Expat Relationships: Common Problems And How To Work Through Them
International relocation places unique pressures on intimate relationships. Whether you've moved abroad with a partner, left someone behind, or formed a relationship with someone from another culture, expatriate life adds layers of complexity to romantic connections. Understanding these challenges and developing strategies to address them can transform potential relationship stressors into opportunities for deeper connection.
Why do I feel like a different person after moving abroad? Who am I now?
When you move abroad, you don't just change your physical location, you often experience a profound shift in your sense of self. This phenomenon, which psychologists call "identity disruption," is a normal but challenging aspect of the expatriate experience that rarely receives the attention it deserves.