Expats are the cool new kids on the block!
They have the guts to do what other people do not dare to do: start a new life in a new country. Whether it be for a dream-job, a love in their life, to discover new things or something else, expats are to be admired.
In their entirety, beautiful and brave lives can have difficulties in them too.
Expats have an increased risk of developing mental health challenges. The common factors that can lead to it include:
Separation from family and friends
Homesickness and social isolation
The need to develop a high level of self-sufficiency
Lack of support for expats
Depending on the country, anxiety and stress can be caused by exposure to poverty, violence, suffering, death, and risk of disease
(Expats and Mental Health, 2021)
It is beneficial to get professional guidance in dealing with these challenges and more. I do not profess to have all the answers for you, but I am qualified to guide you and to help you improve your mental-health and quality of life in a new country. You are the expert on your life, so you can expect a session where respect is a keyword.