Therapy for Expats and International Clients in London

Moving countries can bring more than practical upheaval. You may feel lonely even when life looks busy, far from the people who knew you before. A relationship may be under strain after a move, or you may be raising children without family nearby. Some people feel they no longer fully belong either here or at home. You do not need a crisis, or a clear name for what is wrong, to begin.

HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist · 17 years’ experience · Online and in Kensington · English and Greek

When the pattern moves with you

A move can feel like a fresh start, and sometimes it is. But many people find that what they hoped to leave behind arrives with them: the same kind of relationship, the same anxiety at night, the same harsh inner voice — now in a different city, sometimes in a different language. You may understand exactly where these patterns come from and still find yourself repeating them.

That is the kind of difficulty I work with most. Understanding a pattern and changing it are not the same thing. In therapy we pay attention to the pattern as it happens — in how you feel, react and relate while we talk — rather than only describing it afterwards. I am an IEDTA-accredited practitioner of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), an approach built around exactly this.

What I help with

Loneliness and isolation after relocation
Relationship strain linked to moving, careers or distance
Anxiety, low mood and burnout in demanding international roles
Identity and belonging when living between cultures
Family pressures across distance, including parents ageing abroad
Long-standing patterns that a move has brought back to the surface

Arrange a free 15-minute consultation

Online, across time zones, and in Greek

We can meet in person near Earl’s Court or online by Zoom, which means therapy can continue if you travel or move again. If you will be outside the UK, please contact me before booking so we can check whether I can work with you there. Sessions are available in English and Greek.

International health insurance

I have worked with members of Bupa Global, Cigna Global, Allianz Care and Healix. Many international health insurance plans let you choose your own practitioner, so if your insurer isn’t listed here, please ask — I may still be able to work with you. Sessions funded through insurance are £200; self-funded sessions are £150 for 50 minutes. Cover depends on your policy, so please check with your insurer before booking.

Getting started

I offer a free 15-minute introductory call. You do not need to describe your full history in a first enquiry.

Professional registrations

I am registered as a Counselling Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC registration PYL29027), the organisation that regulates psychology in the UK. I am also a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS membership number 198625). I abide by the code of ethics and standards of practice of both organisations. I offer psychological therapy in English and Greek.