Expat Counselling (Online Across Australia)
A supportive, culturally attuned space for migrants, expats, and internationally living adults — in English or Italian.
Moving to a new country is a profound life transition. It can bring exciting opportunities, but also loneliness, identity shifts, cultural confusion, homesickness, and emotional challenges that others may not fully understand. Many expats and migrants describe feeling “between two worlds,” unsure of where they belong or how to express what they are going through.
Expat counselling provides a safe, warm, non-judgmental space to explore these experiences, rebuild a sense of stability and identity, and navigate life in a new country with greater confidence and emotional wellbeing.
As a bilingual counsellor (English–Italian) who has lived the expat experience myself, I deeply understand the emotional complexity of starting over in a new culture. I support clients across Australia and internationally through online sessions designed to help you feel grounded, connected, and understood.
Common Challenges Expats and Migrants Experience
You may be seeking counselling because you are:
struggling with homesickness or feeling disconnected
navigating identity changes or feeling “between cultures”
adjusting to new social norms, systems, and expectations
experiencing relationship or family strain due to relocation
feeling lonely, isolated, or misunderstood
managing stress from work, visas, finances, or settlement
grieving the loss of community, family, or familiarity
feeling guilt about leaving family behind
experiencing anxiety or low mood during adjustment
trying to balance your heritage with your new environment
These feelings are completely valid. Adjustment takes time, and you don’t need to navigate it alone.
How Expat Counselling Can Help
Counselling provides a calm, confidential space to reflect on your experiences and rebuild a sense of emotional stability and belonging. Together, we explore:
the emotional impact of migration and cultural transition
identity shifts and redefining your sense of self
homesickness, grief, and the loss of familiar relationships
how culture, language, and values shape your inner world
strategies for reducing anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
ways to cultivate connection, confidence, and resilience
practical tools for navigating daily challenges
how to maintain relationships across distance
how to integrate your past, present, and future in a meaningful way
Many clients describe counselling as the first place where they feel truly understood — without needing to explain the cultural context behind their emotions.
My Approach to Expat Counselling
My approach is warm, culturally sensitive, and centred on your lived experience. As someone who has migrated myself, I understand the emotional layers involved in building a life in a new country.
I draw from evidence-informed approaches, including:
Emotion-focused and compassion-based strategies
Supporting you to understand and validate your emotional experience.
Cognitive and behavioural tools
Helping you manage stress, overwhelm, self-doubt, and negative thought patterns.
Attachment and identity-focused frameworks
Exploring belonging, relationships, and cultural identity.
Trauma-informed principles
Supporting you with safety, regulation, and care during challenging transitions.
Each session is tailored to your goals, your culture, and your unique story.
Culturally Attuned Support — in English or Italian
Language is deeply connected to identity. Many expats feel that emotions “come out differently” in their native language, or that English doesn’t fully capture their internal world.
You can speak:
fully in Italian
fully in English
or naturally switch between both
Counselling becomes a space where your cultural background is honoured, your multilingual identity is respected, and your experiences are truly understood.
Online Expat Counselling — Wherever You Are in the World
You may be living in Australia, or you may be an Italian expat living overseas and wanting culturally familiar support. Online counselling makes this possible.
Benefits include:
accessibility no matter where you live
no need to find an in-person therapist who understands your culture
privacy, comfort, and familiarity
flexibility for different time zones
reduced stress around travel and logistics
This format works exceptionally well for expats and migrants, who often juggle work, transitions, and emotional demands.
What to Expect in Expat Counselling
Your first session
We explore your migration story, your current challenges, and what you hope to change or understand. This is a gentle, grounding conversation — no pressure, no judgment.
Learn more about the Initial Consultation
Ongoing sessions
We work through your experiences in a way that feels safe and meaningful, building:
emotional awareness and resilience
strategies for stress, anxiety, and low mood
a stronger sense of identity and belonging
skills for navigating cultural differences
tools for connection and communication
hope and clarity about your next steps
Counselling helps you feel more settled within yourself, even while living far from the familiar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to live in Australia to access expat counselling?
No — online sessions make it possible for clients overseas to attend, depending on time zones and regulations.
Can you support with homesickness and cultural adjustment?
Yes — these are among the most common reasons expats seek counselling.
Is online counselling effective for expats?
Yes. Online therapy is particularly supportive for people living abroad.
Can sessions be in Italian?
Absolutely.
Ready to Feel More Grounded Abroad?
Migration is a courageous step — but you don’t have to navigate the emotional journey alone. Counselling can help you feel supported, connected, and confident as you create your life in a new country.
👉Book your Counselling session online.
or learn more about our Counselling Services.
