01 · International couples
International couples
Two backgrounds, two families, and the task of building a shared home, sometimes far from both.
Love doesn’t
always speak
the same language.
Find your way back to each other.
Book a free introductory call01
Different cultures.
Different minds.
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A shared life with
unique challenges.
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A space to understand,
reconnect and move forward.
Same love.
New ways forward.
New ways forward.
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The heart of the work
The love is still there.
So why does it feel like you're slowly losing each other?
You remember what it felt like to be a team. Now a conversation can end with one of you hurt, the other misunderstood, without either of you knowing quite how you got there.
The person who once felt like home can become the place where you feel the most alone.
And when you're living expat life between different cultures, family expectations or ways of experiencing the world, there can be even more to navigate.
Therapy isn't about deciding who's right. It's about becoming a relationship where both partners feel heard, understood and valued, and where you stop fighting each other and start protecting what matters most: your relationship.
Areas of focus
Different stories. A relationship for both.
You don't need to fit neatly into a category. These are some of the experiences that may have brought you here.
02 · ADHD & autism
ADHD & autism
When different nervous systems, mental load and ways of communicating leave both partners feeling unseen.
03 · Patterns & repair
Patterns & repair
When old arguments keep returning and you want to stop fighting each other, and start feeling like a team again.
How I work
Systemic. Relational. Grounded.
We don’t just bring our differences into relationships. We bring our histories too.
I specialise in expat and mixed culture couples with complex relationship dynamics, where cultural differences, identities, neurodiversity and old attachment wounds often meet.
My approach blends Systemic Theory, Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), powerful tools for long lasting change, not just quick fixes.
The work is active and structured. We slow down the cycle between you, make sense of the emotions underneath it, and find a new way, one that is more honest, more connected and more workable for both of you.
The process
Structured, focused, and human.
A clear map instead of endless talking.
01 · Free consultation
15 to 20 minute video call
Let's see if we're a match. You'll share a little about what's happening, and I'll explain how I work.
02 · First full session
75 minute couples session
This is where we begin to go deeper. We explore your relationship story, the emotional cycle keeping you stuck, and what authentic connection could look like for you both.
03 · Ongoing work
New ways of relating
We interrupt hurtful loops, build shared responsibility and practise repair, not just understanding.
Deep healing work plus practical tools can create lasting change.
Francesca Galafti
MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy
MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy
About me
A little about me.
“I'm not a silent observer.”
Welcome, I'm Francesca, a systemic therapist based in Europe. I believe strong connections aren't accidental. They are shaped in the small, honest moments where we choose to turn toward one another.
Since every history and nervous system is unique, our work is never one size fits all. I integrate systemic insights with an active, relational approach to help you understand how your past shapes your present.
I work actively alongside you, offering reflections, practical tools and gentle challenges. Because understanding your pattern matters, but learning how to change it is where the work becomes real.
My practice is trauma informed, LGBTQ+ affirming and ADHD and autism informed. Our work is grounded in warmth and authenticity, proving that therapy doesn't have to feel clinical or distant to be deeply transformative.
Practical details
Before we begin.
Sessions are online in English. Whether I can work with you depends on your country of residence and applicable professional requirements.
Couples therapy
€250 · 75 minutes
The first 15 to 20 minute introductory video call is free.
Do we need an ADHD or autism diagnosis?
No. We can explore differences in processing, communication and sensory needs without requiring a formal diagnosis.
What if we’re not sure therapy is right for us?
That's okay. The free introductory video call is a chance to meet, ask questions and see whether this feels right for both of you.
Where do you work with couples?
I’m based in Europe and work online with English speaking couples across Europe, subject to country specific professional requirements.
What kind of couples do you work with?
I work with international, expat, mixed culture and neurodivergent couples, as well as couples dealing with recurring conflict, emotional distance and relationship repair.
A calm, professional space for real relationships
A different conversation starts here.
You don't have to know how to fix everything before reaching out. We can begin by understanding what's been difficult and what might be possible between you.
Book a free introductory callEnglish speaking couples therapy · Based in Europe · Online across Europe