How Do I Know If I Need Therapy or If I’m Just Going Through a Rough Patch? There are moments in life when you feel that something isn’t right, but you don’t really know what to do with that feeling. Sometimes it’s sadness that appears for no clear reason. Other times it’s constant anxiety, emotional … Read more
Talking to a child about their sexual orientation can be one of the most delicate—and at the same time most important—moments in a family relationship. Whether it’s because you suspect something is bothering them, because they’ve shown signs of wanting to share it, or simply because you want to create a safe space, the way … Read more
Moving to another country involves more than learning a language or adapting to new customs: it is an intense emotional experience. One of the most common—and least visible—effects is culture shock, a process that can cause feelings of isolation, sadness, or disconnection. This article offers a psychological perspective on how to manage these feelings, maintain … Read more
Living abroad can be an enriching experience, but it can also be emotionally challenging. One of the most common—and least visible—feelings is loneliness. If you’ve ever said to yourself, ‘I feel lonely in another country, what should I do?’, this article offers practical, psychological and human strategies to understand this state, cope with it and … Read more
Moving to another country is one of the most transformative experiences a person can have. The excitement of a new beginning is often accompanied by significant challenges: adapting to another culture, communicating in a different language, establishing routines and friendships from scratch. Along with these opportunities, feelings can arise that can be difficult to manage: … Read more
Living abroad can be one of the most enriching experiences in life, but also one of the loneliest. Although moving to another country opens the door to new opportunities, cultures and friendships, change often brings with it a period of adjustment in which loneliness can strike hard. At Psychologist Altea, we support people who have … Read more
Adjusting to a new country can be one of life’s most exciting and, at the same time, most challenging experiences. The change of culture, language and environment can generate feelings of loneliness, uncertainty and even anxiety. As a psychologist in Altea, I have accompanied many people who have decided to start a new life away … Read more