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The Expat Psychologist: Helping expats live happy abroad

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Nov 18, 2024
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Are you looking for an English-speaking therapist who understands the unique challenges of expatriate life? Dr Anna Ehmsen is here to help.

Get the right support!

Anna is a psychologist in private practice, offering individual and couples counselling for expatriates. She specialises in guiding internationals through major life transitions and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and burnout.

Additionally, Anna provides coaching, workshops, and talks on mental health and wellbeing for corporate clients, focusing on topics like impostor syndrome, burnout, and mental load.

A unique approach to mental health

As a psychologist who grew up as an expat child and has lived in seven different countries over a 15-year period, Anna can personally relate to the challenges faced by expats.

With over a decade of experience in various clinical settings, she takes a holistic approach to mental health, integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness techniques.

Anna is passionate about combining her psychological expertise with her international experience to help expats thrive abroad.

 

 

Individual counselling: Your path to positive change

Life as an expat can be both exciting and challenging. Adapting to a new culture, language and environment can be destabilising, often leading to feelings of isolation and identity loss.

Many expats find it challenging to find the right support from an English-speaking professional, who understands their unique situation.

Online counselling with Anna can help guide clients towards positive change. Frequent topics covered in counselling sessions include culture shock, stress management, loss of identity, indecisiveness as well as language and social anxiety.

Couples counselling: Building resilient relationships

The individual challenges that expats face may also strain relationships, making couples counselling a valuable resource to build a fulfilling and resilient relationship abroad.

Couples therapy offers a supportive environment in which partners can address conflicts, reflect on dysfunctional dynamics and learn how to communicate effectively. Through techniques and guided reflection, couples can learn how to reconnect, foster emotional intimacy and build a loving and lasting relationship.

Couples counselling requires commitment and effort from both partners in order to be successful. In fact, most couples that experience problems wait too long to get help. It is recommended to reach out sooner rather than later.

Convenient and flexible counselling options

Whether you're seeking individual counselling to navigate the complexities of expat life or couples counselling to enhance your relationship, support is available. With Dr Anna Ehmsen, clients can expect a safe, non-judgmental space to reflect on their challenges and receive professional guidance.

Anna offers flexible scheduling for clients worldwide and is accustomed to working across time zones. 

Getting the support you need

Taking the first step towards positive change supports your mental health, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life abroad. Book now or simply visit www.theexpatpsychologist.com to learn more about Anna’s background and her approach and offers.

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Anna Ehmsen (c) Saskia Allers

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