Expat Psychology
Psychological Support for Expats and International Professionals
Online therapy in English, German and Italian
I offer a confidential and grounded space to reflect, regain emotional clarity and develop new ways of relating to difficult thoughts, emotions and life transitions.
Life Between Cultures
Living internationally often means navigating multiple worlds at the same time. New opportunities, new relationships and personal growth can coexist with uncertainty, loneliness and the challenge of finding a sense of belonging.
Moving Abroad
Adapting to a new culture, language and environment can be exciting, meaningful and overwhelming at the same time.
Living Between Cultures
Building relationships, managing expectations and creating a sense of identity across different cultural contexts.
Returning Home
Returning to your country of origin after many years abroad can bring unexpected emotional and psychological challenges.
You may recognise yourself here
Living abroad can affect emotional balance in subtle ways. Sometimes the difficulty is not only being far from home, but feeling unsure where home truly is.
A space to pause and reflect
Psychological support can help you understand what you are experiencing and find new ways to relate to change, uncertainty and life transitions.
Who I Work With
I work with people navigating life across countries, cultures and languages, supporting them through transitions, challenges and personal growth.
Expats & International Professionals
People building their lives and careers abroad.
International Students
Students adapting to new countries, cultures and expectations.
Living Between Cultures
Individuals navigating multiple cultural identities.
Intercultural Relationships
Couples and individuals managing cultural differences.
Returning Home
People readapting after years of living abroad.
Career Transitions
Professionals facing international career changes and challenges.
Areas of Support
Psychological support may be helpful for a wide range of emotional, relational and life-transition difficulties.
Anxiety, stress and overwhelm
Life transitions and adaptation
Cultural adjustment and identity
Loneliness and isolation
Burnout and work-related stress
OCD and intrusive thoughts
Trauma-related difficulties
Perfectionism and self-criticism
Identity, belonging and home
Returning home after living abroad
My Approach
My approach draws on evidence-based psychotherapy approaches, integrating different perspectives according to each person’s individual needs, life history and cultural background.
I value a grounded, respectful and collaborative therapeutic relationship, creating a space where experiences can be explored with curiosity, compassion and professional guidance.
Living and working internationally myself, I am aware that building a life between cultures and languages can be both enriching and challenging, often bringing questions of identity, belonging and adaptation.
Alexandra Viechtbauer
Meet Alexandra
I work with expats, international professionals, students and individuals navigating life across cultures and languages.
Whether you have recently moved abroad, have been living internationally for many years, or are adapting to life after returning to your country of origin, psychological support can provide a space for reflection, understanding and personal growth.
My work is grounded in a respectful and collaborative therapeutic relationship, adapted to each person’s emotional needs, personal history and cultural background.
Practical Information
Therapy designed to fit the realities of international life, with flexibility, confidentiality and accessibility.
Online Sessions
Secure online consultations wherever you are.
Languages
English, German and Italian.
Individual Therapy
Personalised support adapted to your needs.
Flexible Scheduling
Sessions arranged across different time zones.
Confidential
Secure and private therapeutic environment.
Taking the first step can sometimes feel difficult.
If you would like to explore whether working together could be helpful, you are welcome to get in touch.
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