Expats in Buenos Aires
People face numerous challenges when they travel or relocate to a new country. It's stressful to adjust to a new culture because of uncertainty, language barriers, unforseen circumstances, strain on relationships, unfulfilled expectations, culture shock and other reasons. Even highly successful individuals can experience difficulties with adjustment when they live abroad.
Stress can make everyday tasks become overwhelming. Anxiety can produce undesirable physical and emotional symptoms. It is common to feel homesick at times, given that you are separated from the support system of family and friends.
Common reasons why people who temporarily reside in Buenos Aires come to consult me:
Relocation can cause strain on relationships, especially bicultural couples. Differences in attitudes and customs can cause a gap in understanding each other. Counseling can provide couples with the opportunity to create new, improved ways of communicating and develop new shared perspectives.
Due to work and familiar obligations, many people don't have time in their own country to gain self-knowledge. Once in Buenos Aires, and with a brief respite from the responsibilities of home, they may find the time to go to therapy in order to develop a deeper self-understanding. Additionally, the cost-benefit relationship of local therapy is very profitable as therapy in BA is based on a very good mental health system at low fees.
As a BA native with a deep knowledge of this culture, I can facilitate a smooth transition and help the person adjust to this complex society. Being bilingual provides a comfortable atmosphere for my clients to fully express themselves in their native language.