Individuals and Families Living Abroad

Online Counselling is great for expats who:

• See online communication as part of normal life.
• Live in a small community, where you might not feel a local counsellor is anonymous.
• Busy, busy, busy and don’t want to spend time and energy getting to a counsellor.
• Feel more comfortable opening up online or over the telephone.
• Have an international life or are global teens/third culture kids (TCKs).
• Are relocating/changing schools, counselling can become the consistent presence.

For individuals and families that have relocated or are living abroad for any length of time there can be a multitude of challenges, it’s a big step and can, at times, be difficult.  

For teenagers it can be especially hard, when already riding the emotional rollercoaster of adolescence, as mood fluctuations, a drive for independence and identity and body changes are all in full swing.

Here at Hexagon we are here at any stage and have a special interest in supporting young people and their families to find coping strategies to work through their challenges.

Getting through the difficult days can lead to a feeling of achievement and a discovery of strength that can be accessed again, and again in times of need. Helping to discover self-reliance, confidence and the ability to adjust to life transitions.

Feelings of loneliness, isolation, struggling to make new friends and missing the ones left behind can be difficult to go through when your old support group feels very far away. Hexagon can provide a confidential, supportive space, so you can begin to focus on growing a preferred future.

As a young person, you might struggle with the change and feelings of confusion, exhaustion and not belonging are common. New schools, friends, language barriers and social codes can take time to adjust and integrate in to. A bit of extra support at this time and a place to share your experience, can help you to cope with strong feelings such as anger, sadness, frustration, helplessness and anxiety.

To find out more about how we can work together click here.