Counselling for Expats

I work expats who are suffering from anxiety or depression. These two conditions are often found together, as anxiety can keep you from having the kind of life you truly want to lead, which can cause depression.

Choosing the right person to help you can be difficult, as not everyone will understand the emotional health issues that many expats experience.

Most of my clients come to me for help with problems that usually fall into one of the following categories: relationships, employment, family, or dissatisfaction with the direction their lives are taking.

You are not alone; no one travels through life without their share of emotional distress. Life is complex, and the world we live in can be harsh.

Let’s be honest: you can’t change the world, but you can change how you deal with it.

So, if you are ready to begin taking the steps to have the life you truly want to lead, why not book an appointment with me?

I offer early evening hours for people who are in employment.

Prior to becoming a therapist 15 years ago, I was a senior international executive and have lived and worked in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Continental Europe, and the USA.

Due to my own life's journey, I have acquired a great deal of multi-cultural understanding, that has proven to be beneficial when working with clients from London’s diverse international population.

My clients have come from South Africa, Uganda, Brazil, Argentina, The Dominican Republic, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Ukraine, the United States and Canada, as well as the EU and, of course, the UK.

ABOUT BARRY FLORIN

HUMAN GIVENS INSTITUTE

Psychotherapist

ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY

Psychotherapist

HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL

Clinical Training in Mind/Body Medicine

BEHAVIOURAL COACHING INSTITUTE

Master Coach

MARSHALL GOLDSMITH

Certified Coach

SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL - UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

The Advanced Management and Leadership Program

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Certified Advanced Project Manager

TALENT SMART ORGANIZATION

Certified Trainer in Emotional Intelligence

Client Comments

"Working with Barry has been a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth. Initially seeking help due to persistent anxiety caused by life challenging events and relocation to another country, Barry's support became an invaluable anchor. His kindness, unwavering encouragement, and insightful guidance provided a safe haven where I could explore and evolve myself. Barry's humour infused our sessions with warmth and authenticity, fostering a connection akin to confiding in a trusted friend. Through his expertise, I've acquired coping mechanisms to navigate anxiety and newfound motivation to embrace life's uncertainties. I wholeheartedly recommend working with Barry; his personalized approach fosters profound positive change."

Anna D., Administrative and Financial Assistant

I have worked with several therapists, but I can say, that with Barry I feel like a friend, a friend, who really cares about me and is always eager to help. I know that he is a kind person, intelligent and has much experience and led an interesting life. He is helping me with my OCD, anxiety, and depression. I am from Ukraine, and I am a woman, of course, every country has a different mentality, but I believe, that Barry can work with people from different countries and cultures, he has travelled a lot and has many stories to tell. He has been helping me for more than a year. I always feel that he is near, though we are many kilometres from each other. He is happy when I have good news and cares and helps me when I am sad. He cares like he is a relative, like a father. Many people do not believe in psychology, but I know that it helps, and I know that Barry has chosen this profession, because he wants to help people, to help them to go forward in this complicated life. Thank you, Barry, for coming into my life and being supportive, always.
Natalia S.
Assistant Professor

I am a highly sensitive young man, and I have worked with Barry for about two years. As a civilian dealing with unemployment, depression, and a career change during the war in Ukraine, we had plenty to discuss.

Barry relied on humour, anecdotes, stoicism- and mindfulness-based practices, as well as colourful metaphors to provide support, kindness, and practical life advice that helped me navigate several personal and family issues.

As a therapist, Barry is more rugged and empirical than academic or psychoanalytic. You can expect an emphasis on practical, straightforward solutions. Overall, I would call it effective.

I believe that I benefited from his life coaching, which helped me track goals and stay focused on what mattered the most. He is also a good coach for matters related to corporate and professional areas of life.

Due to his cosmopolitan life experiences, Barry is adept at relating to people from a wide range of cultures, religions, professions, and socioeconomic backgrounds. I also recommend him to men who could benefit from an older male role model.

Knowing there was someone kind, wise, and competent to whom I could turn for advice helped me survive some tough times.

Pavlo V.
Technical Product Manager

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