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Moving to Spain can be one of the best decisions you make — and still be psychologically difficult. Maybe you love your life here. You chose to move. You enjoy the lifestyle, the weather, your relationship, your work or the opportunities that brought you here. And yet, you don't quite feel like yourself. (Read more about this here: Why Don’t I Feel Like Myself After Moving Abroad) You might be overthinking more than you used to. Small problems feel surprisingly overwhelming.

Moving abroad can change your life in ways you expected. A new language. New friends. New routines. A different culture. But one of the changes people often don't expect is something much harder to explain: “I just don't feel like myself anymore.” Maybe you used to be confident and independent, but now you second-guess yourself constantly. Maybe you were naturally social, but making friends suddenly feels exhausting. Maybe you're more sensitive, irritable or emotional than yo

Moving abroad can be exciting, freeing and deeply meaningful. But it can also leave you spending far more time inside your own head than you expected. Maybe you replay conversations in your second language long after they have ended. You wonder whether the new friends you have made actually like you, or whether they were simply being polite. A message from your partner feels slightly different, and suddenly you are analysing what it could mean. Or you repeatedly find yourself

You have people to text. You have colleagues, friends to meet for coffee, maybe even plans most weekends. And yet, you still feel lonely. Feeling lonely abroad can be confusing—especially when, from the outside, it looks like you have successfully built a social life. You might find yourself thinking: “But I have friends here. Why do I still feel so alone?” The answer is that loneliness isn't simply about how many people you have around you. Psychologically, loneliness is a s

Looking for a Norwegian-speaking psychologist in Madrid? Living abroad can be exciting, but it can also bring unexpected emotional challenges. Whether you've recently moved to Spain or have been living abroad for years, you may find yourself struggling with anxiety, loneliness, homesickness, stress, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling like you've lost your sense of home. As a licensed Norwegian psychologist based in Madrid, I offer therapy in Norwegian, Swedish, and

Have you recently moved abroad and found yourself wondering whether you're depressed—or simply homesick? You're not alone. Many people expect moving abroad to be exciting. But alongside the adventure often comes grief, loneliness, uncertainty, and emotional exhaustion. For some people, these emotional changes can also make anxiety feel much stronger than before moving. If that's something you've experienced, you may also find my article on Why Is My Anxiety Worse After Moving

Looking for an English-speaking therapist in Spain? Whether you've recently moved to Spain or have lived here for years, living abroad can bring unique emotional challenges. You may be struggling with anxiety, overthinking, loneliness, perfectionism, relationship difficulties or simply feeling overwhelmed. I offer evidence-based online therapy in English for adults living in Madrid, across Spain, and internationally. Areas I Can Help With I work with clients experiencing: Anx

Moving abroad is often described as one of the most exciting experiences you can have. You imagine new opportunities, personal growth, better weather, and a fresh start. But for many people, the reality is more complicated. If you've been feeling lonely abroad, constantly homesick abroad, or wondering whether you're experiencing expat depression, you're not alone. Research consistently shows that moving abroad can increase vulnerability to loneliness, anxiety, and depression—

Moving abroad can be exciting. It can be something you wanted, planned for, and genuinely believe was the right decision. And yet, you may find yourself feeling more anxious than before. Perhaps you replay conversations that would barely have registered back home. Simple tasks require more preparation. You worry about misunderstanding people, making mistakes, dealing with bureaucracy, or not knowing what to do if something goes wrong. You may even start wondering: Why am I st