Overseas Transition, Re-entry & Debriefing
This service offers specialist support for individuals and families preparing for overseas work, currently living and working cross-culturally, or returning home after an international assignment.
It is particularly relevant for those involved in mission, humanitarian work, international development and other cross-cultural or globally mobile roles.
What this support offers
Working and living across cultures can be deeply rewarding, but it also involves significant emotional, psychological and relational adjustment.
This service provides a reflective and supportive space to explore the personal impact of international work and transition, including preparation, adjustment and re-entry.
- Preparing for overseas assignments and transitions
- Adjusting to life and work in a new cultural context
- Navigating culture shock and adaptation
- Supporting wellbeing while living and working overseas
- Processing return to the UK (re-entry experience)
- Exploring identity, belonging and life direction across cultures
- Reflecting on experiences from mission or international work
Who this is for
- Mission personnel and church-based workers
- Humanitarian and NGO workers
- International development professionals
- Families relocating overseas for work or service
- Individuals returning to their passport country after time abroad
My approach
I draw on both professional experience and personal lived experience of working and living cross-culturally with my family overseas. This gives me an understanding of both the challenges and the richness of international life and transition.
My approach is reflective, supportive and focused on helping you make sense of your experience, strengthen resilience and navigate change with greater clarity.
Practical information
Sessions are offered online via Zoom and are available to clients in the UK and internationally.
This is a confidential space focused on your personal experience of transition and cross-cultural living.
Are you in Crisis?
If you are currently feeling suicidal or in immediate crisis or distress and need to talk to a counsellor right now, please contact Samaritans 116 123 or Befrienders Worldwide