Therapy for Expats in Singapore
Professional Online Counselling for Expats in Singapore
Expat life in Singapore can be surprisingly difficult. I know (I’ve been there too), and I am here to help.
For all the good things Singapore offers expats, living here also can lead to emotional and psychological pressure.
Work expectations, money, parenting, being far away from family and friends, career uncertainty, school demands, and the cost of living can all add up. It is common to feel more anxious, flat, lonely, or unsure of yourself than you expected, even if the move looked like a good decision.
I specialise in helping people work through the emotional and psychological challenges of expat life in Singapore.
Meet Your Therapist
I’m Corene Crossin, a licensed and Australian registered psychotherapist with advanced post-graduate training in psychology and counselling. I’ve worked with clients across more than 15 countries, supporting expats, expat partners and their families as they navigate identity change, grief, anxiety, and belonging.
Before Expatriate Therapy, I lived and worked as a senior executive in Singapore for over five years. My life and experiences in Singapore helped me understand the emotional complexity of expat life first hand.
My approach blends CBT, ACT, DBT, and Internal Family Systems with empathy and practical guidance, helping you build clarity and confidence while adapting to change.
I’m also the author of The Choice, a book for people who follow their partner for love.
Professional support for expats in Singapore who are…
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Feeling isolated
Even in a room full of people, you may feel profoundly alone. The connections you have made feel surface-level, and you miss being truly known.
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Grieving what they have left behind
You miss home, including family, friends and community. But the sadness is deeper than being homesick, and may be hard to explain.
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Experiencing culture shock
You thought you'd adjust after a few months. It's been longer than that, and it's still hard to adjust to life here.
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Unsure about identity and purpose
At home you had a life that made sense and people who knew you. Here, you feel like you're starting from zero and questioning who you are.
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Struggling being a trailing spouse
You moved for your partner's work. Now you may have lost your own career, or parts of your identity too. You may feel resentful, anxious and not sure how to deal with it all.
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Worried about their relationship
One of you is thriving, but maybe the other is struggling. Or you're both stressed and taking it out on each other. You're each other's only support system and it's too much pressure.
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Dealing with guilt and anxiety
You feel like you should be grateful. Instead, you're miserable and don't know who to tell.
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Concerned about children
Your kids seem fine on the surface, but you worry about how all this moving affects them. Or you're dealing with repatriation and they don't want to "go home."
What Clients Say
The Choice: A Book for People Who Moved Abroad for Love
You followed your partner to another country. Now you're wondering if you made the right call.
Grief and loneliness hits you, and hard. So may a feeling of resentment.
You look fine to everyone else, but inside you feel like a different person.
The Choice is about what happens when you relocate for love and the emotional fallout is bigger than you planned for.
The book publishes in early 2026. You can read the introduction now.
How Expatriate Therapy Works
1. Free 20 Minute Connection Call
To start, you are welcome to book a free 20 minute, no-pressure conversation to connect. We'll talk about what's on your mind, what kind of support you're looking for, and whether working together is the right fit for you.
2. Clarity Session (80 min session)
We commence therapy with a deeper, focused first session where we explore what's going on for you, start uncovering the themes and patterns you'd like to changes, and outline a plan to work together.
3. Ongoing Support (55 min sessions)
We meet regularly online to help process, move forward with clarity, resilience, and insight. Sessions are typically weekly or fortnightly, depending on your needs and schedule.
4. Between-Session Resources
To support lasting change, I'll share simple tools, reflections, or practices to help you integrate insights into daily life between our sessions.
FAQs
How is expat therapy different from regular therapy?
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Expat therapy draws on evidence-based psychological approaches tailored to support you through the unique challenges of living abroad including expat anxiety, homesickness, grief, cultural adaptation, relationship strain from relocation, and the isolation of being far from your support network. I understand these challenges firsthand, having lived in six countries myself and worked with expats for over a decade.
I’m a trailing spouse who is struggling coming to terms with my new life. Can you help me?
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Absolutely. I've spent years supporting and researching trailing spouses and expat partners through the emotional ups and downs that come with relocating for love and partnership. I wrote an entire book on this topic and also conduct research into the experience of trailing spouses at a university-level. I completed university-level research into global mobility challenges. You're not alone in what you're experiencing, and there's no judgment here - only compassion and understanding.
How long does therapy take?
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It depends on your needs. Some clients work with me for a few months around a specific transition or challenge. Others prefer longer-term support as they move through multiple stages of expat life. We'll discuss what feels realistic for you and review regularly as we go..
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Can therapy help with decisions to stay or leave this country?
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That's a common and valid question many expats face. Therapy provides a space to explore this decision without pressure or judgment. I will support you to get clear on what's driving the impulse to leave and whether staying or going aligns with your values and needs.
What time zone do you work in?
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I'm based in Australia (Brisbane) and so operate on Australian Eastern Standard Time and regularly work with clients in Singapore. During the connection call, we'll confirm whether our schedules can align.
What are your fees?
Online individual therapy is AUD200 (approx. SGD175) for 80 minutes, or AUD160 (approx. SGD140) for 55 minutes.
Online couples therapy is AUD280 (approx. SGD245) for 80 minutes, or AUD240 (approx. SGD210) for 55 minutes.
Payment is made at the time of booking. Sessions can be rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice without charge. Cancellations with less notice are charged the full fee.
