Online psychologist & counseling for expats

Online counseling for expats in English and Serbian

You may have built a new life abroad and still feel that something is missing.

Maybe you have settled in on paper, but you still do not quite feel at home in your life there. You may be tired, lonely, unsure where you belong, struggling in a relationship, or questioning work and the choices that brought you here. We can slow things down and explore what you need now.

Book a first session → €50 · 60 minutes
Online · English or Serbian
Vladica Vulin, MA Psychologist and online counselor for expats
your old lifeyour new life
About
  • CredentialMA Psychologist
  • StatusIntegrative Psychotherapy Trainee, under clinical supervision
  • LanguagesEnglish · Serbian
  • FormatOnline
  • Based inNovi Sad, Serbia

Hi, I'm Vladica.

I’m an MA Psychologist offering online counseling in English and Serbian, mainly for expats and people thinking about moving abroad. I also practise integrative psychotherapy under clinical supervision.

We can talk about getting used to your new life, missing home, difficulties with your partner, or stress and burnout at work. You may also be wondering why you don’t quite feel like yourself after moving, or how to build the life you hoped for.

You can expect support, understanding, and curiosity about what you tell me. I want to get to know how you think and deal with things, so I can understand you better.

Does this sound familiar?

You can be doing well abroad and still not feel well.

Sometimes the difficult part starts after the practical things are already sorted. You have the job, the apartment, the routine, maybe even the family life you wanted, and still something does not feel quite right.

01

You are not sure where you belong anymore.

You may feel different when you are abroad, and different again when you go back home. Sometimes it is hard to know which place feels like yours, or which version of you feels most like you.

02

You miss people at home, but going back can be complicated too.

You may feel guilty for being far away, miss important moments, or notice that visits home are not as simple as you imagined. Family and friendships can change when you are no longer part of everyday life there.

03

You have people around you and still feel lonely.

Building close friendships as an adult can take time, especially in a new culture or language. You may have colleagues, acquaintances, or even a busy social life and still miss the feeling of really being known.

04

Your relationship feels different since the move.

One of you may be settling in faster, one may be homesick, or work and family responsibilities may have shifted. Even a move you both wanted can put pressure on a relationship.

05

The new place does not feel new anymore, but it does not quite feel like home either.

The first excitement may have passed, while your routines and sense of belonging are still taking shape. It can take longer than expected for a new life to start feeling like your own.

06

Work is taking more out of you than it used to.

A demanding job can become even heavier when you are also adapting to a new culture, language, workplace, or way of doing things. Burnout can show up in the middle of an otherwise successful move.

How I work

We start with you and what you need.

I ask questions, share what I’ve noticed, and check whether I’ve understood you correctly. We can also talk about how our conversations feel for you, including anything I’ve misunderstood or anything you need more of from me. You can tell me when you need us to slow down.

My approach is integrative, with an emphasis on our relationship and how we work together. We talk about what you need from me and whether our conversations are helping. Sometimes we work through a difficult situation or practise what you would like to say.

Common reasons people come to counseling

Burnout Stress Anxiety Life transitions Feeling like yourself & belonging Relationships Loneliness Career questions
A short hello

A little sense of who I am before we meet.

FAQ

Questions you may have before getting started.

Who is online counseling with you for?

I work with adults who are living abroad or preparing to move. We can talk about missing home, finding it hard to settle, loneliness, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and stress or burnout at work.

Are sessions available in English?

Yes. Sessions are available in English and Serbian.

What happens in the first session?

We talk about what brought you here and what you would like help with. You don’t need to know exactly where to start. I’ll also explain confidentiality, supervision, and how the sessions work. Toward the end, we’ll discuss what we could focus on first.

How do online sessions work?

Sessions take place online, so you can join from a private and comfortable place where you will not be interrupted.

How long are sessions and how often do we meet?

Sessions last 60 minutes. We usually meet weekly at the beginning and agree on the pace together. We discuss any changes to the frequency as we go.

How much does a session cost?

A 60-minute individual session costs €50. Sessions are available in English and Serbian. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice and missed sessions are charged at the full session fee.

What time zones can you accommodate?

I generally work in the CET/CEST time zone, but I am flexible with scheduling. If you are living in another time zone, we can look for a time that works for both of us.

Do you work with individuals or couples?

I currently work with individual adults only.

What is your approach?

My approach is integrative, with an emphasis on our relationship and how we work together. I ask questions to get to know you, share what I’ve understood, and check whether it fits. We talk about what is helping and what we need to do differently.

More about me · Explore online counseling for expats

Blog

Thoughts on life abroad.

Get started

You do not need to know exactly what is wrong before you come.

We can start with what feels most difficult right now, or even with the sense that something is missing although life looks fine on paper. The first session is also a chance for you to see how it feels to talk with me.

Sessions available in English and Serbian · Online counseling

Individual sessions · 60 minutes · €50
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Prefer to contact me directly? Email vladica.vulin@proton.me.