Expat Online Couples Counselling
Love Beyond Borders: Strengthening Expat Relationships with Expert Therapy
Living as an expat can bring exciting opportunities, but it can also add unique challenges to your relationship. Cultural differences, work pressures, and a lack of social support can create stress and strain.
As a BACP-accredited psychotherapist and certified Imago relationship therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in helping expat couples build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
Couples often come to me because they experience
- Breakdowns in communication: A pattern of misunderstandings and frustration.
- Emotional distance: Loss of trust, intimacy, and connection.
- Repetitive conflicts: Cycles of anger and withdrawal.
These challenges can lead to crises in the relationship, including affairs or the threat of divorce. Together, we will identify the root causes and work toward the loving relationship you desire.
A Three-Step Approach to ReBuild your Relationship
Step 1
Gain Awareness
Understanding the root cause of your disconnection by accessing the history of the relationship and communication styles. One common issue is the ‘Hailstorm and Turtle’ dynamic . The ‘hailstorm’ person criticizes the other – throwing hailstones at them. The other acts like a turtle, pulling away and going into their shell. The hailstorm person then thinks – I am not getting my point across, so they throw more and larger hails stones – which make the turtle withdraw even more. Exploring past unresolved hurts that trigger highly emotional reactions is also very important.
Step 2
Improve Communication and Resolve Conflicts
Learn skills to communicate calmly and openly to resolve problems, One important technique is known as ,active listening, in which each person paraphrases the other’s opinion before expressing their own. Opinions are also expressed by using “I” statements rather than with accusatory statements that begin with “you.
Step 3
Rekindle Love and Intimacy
We focus on rebuilding closeness through small but meaningful act of giving. Dr Gary Chapman explains that there are five ‘love languages’, five ways in which we express love. These are, Gift Giving, Quality Time, Physical Touch, Acts of Service and Words of Appreciation. Understanding and prioritizing each other’s love language reignites care and connection
Book A Free Initial 20 Minutes Phone or Zoom Consultation.
For more information view 5 Steps for Enhancing Marriage
What clients say
” We started seeing Aryeh after our relationship hit a rough patch. His approach was both practical and compassionate, teaching us skills that we can apply in our daily lives to manage with miscommunications in our relationship. We`re in a much better place now, thanks to Aryeh’s guidance. ”
G and C
France
” Aryeh is a wise and gentle facilitator of our therapy and shown great patience in working with us to find a way forward that could really benefit us. He is a highly skilled professional and recommend him to any couples looking improve their relationship.”
Anne and Andy,
Portugal.
“Aryeh really has been helping us. He easily understands issues, offers helpful solutions and we feel that there has been a long term improvement. We highly recommend his service.”
Philip and Lyn,
Switzerland.
How it works
Online Counselling
I provide counselling on Zoom, WhatsApp, and by phone which provides the flexibility for couples to join if they are in different locations
The first step
I offer a free 20 minute consultation to answer any questions or to see if it’s a good fit. Alternatively, you may want to book an initial appointment, which lasts 50 minutes. You can contact me by phone on +44 7727 697 181 or by email at aryeh.sampson@gmail.com.
Initial Appointment
The initial appointment is an opportunity to talk freely about what you are seeking from counselling and how I can be of help. There’s no obligation to continue if you don’t feel it’s for you. If you decide to continue we will set a mutually convenient time for your regular sessions.
Ongoing Sessions
I offer daytime and evening weekday sessions until 9pm GMT, and Sunday morning sessions. All sessions are 50 minutes long. Sessions cancelled within 72 hours of the scheduled meeting time are payable in full. I’m a registered provider with Bupa, Cigna, AXA, WPA, Vitality, and Aviva
Data Privacy
All personal information is managed in compliance with GDPR.
Introduction to Marriage & Couples Counselling
For more information view 5 Steps for Enhancing Marriage