Family and belonging
Where is home? Who gets to feel rooted? And how do you make decisions when your families, friendships and expectations are spread across countries?
International & intercultural couples
Two worlds.
One life together.
Love can cross borders. Everyday life has to find its way across them too.
When you're living expat life, the differences between you can feel bigger than they used to. Therapy offers a place to understand them without either of you having to leave yourself behind.
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01Different roots.
Shared hopes.
Shared hopes.
02Far from home.
Closer to what matters.
Closer to what matters.
03Two perspectives.
A place for both.
A place for both.
Living abroad, loving together
You built a life somewhere new.
But what about the two of you?
Maybe one of you moved for the other's career. Maybe neither of you has family nearby. You're building careers, friendships and a home, often in a language that isn't your own.
And somewhere along the way, you're having the same argument about where to live, whose family to visit, who carries the planning or what being a good partner should look like.
It's not always about culture. But living expat life can make ordinary relationship struggles feel surprisingly lonely.
Different cultures don't have to mean different sides.
Therapy isn't about deciding whose way is right. It's about making room for both histories, while creating something that belongs to the two of you.
What we explore
The things you carry into the relationship.
No two international couples experience life abroad the same way. These are some of the places where differences can become distance.
Different ways of loving
One person speaks directly. The other protects the peace. You may be trying to show love in ways that aren't being recognised.
The invisible load
Relocation, work, parenting and everyday logistics can quietly turn you from partners into managers of a very complicated life.
My approach
More than learning to communicate.
I'm Francesca, a systemic couples therapist working with international, expat and mixed-culture couples across Europe.
We look at the patterns underneath the argument, the histories each of you brings, and the ways you try to protect yourselves when connection feels difficult.
I'm not a silent observer. I work actively with you, bringing warmth, honest reflections and practical ways to change what happens between you.
Read about my approachEnglish-speaking couples therapy online
A familiar language.
A little more room to breathe.
Living in Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg or somewhere else in Europe? You can begin with a free introductory video call in English. Working together is subject to applicable professional requirements in your country of residence.
The details
Introductory video callFree · 15 minutes
Couples therapy€250 · 75 minutes
FormatOnline · In English
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Find your way back to each other.
You don't need to have the answers before reaching out. We can start by understanding what's been difficult and what could feel different.
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