Online Therapy for Life Abroad
Support for the parts no one talks about.
If this feels familiar
Going abroad can be exciting, but there is a side to it people don’t really say out loud. You meet people, make plans, and stay busy, yet still feel lonely. Not because you’re alone, but because you don’t really feel that close connection to anyone yet. You love the freedom, but the highs and lows are much more intense than you expected. You might find yourself feeling more anxious, sad, or overwhelmed than you ever did back home, and feeling guilty toward the people back home for not being as present, while also feeling like you should be thriving more than you are.
You catch yourself thinking, why is this so hard? Well, because moving abroad doesn't magically fix a dysregulated nervous system. The overthinking, the self-doubt, and the relationship patterns you had back home don't stay behind. They show up here too.
You’re building a life, but doing it mostly on your own. And at some point, that just starts to feel like a lot.
If this feels familiar, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Meet your therapist
I’m Sophie Bezemer, a Dutch-trained psychologist with 4+ years of experience supporting people navigating life abroad, whether living overseas or traveling long-term.
I grew up in the Netherlands, lived in Southeast Asia, and am now based in Mexico City. I’ve moved countries, solo traveled, and built a life from scratch more than once. I know how good it can look on the outside and how different it can feel on the inside.
Most people who come to me have a good life on paper, but still feel stuck, anxious, or not like themselves. Maybe you’ve been feeling more on edge than you used to, feeling lonely, overwhelmed, or you keep running into the same patterns in relationships. Or something just feels… off, even if you can’t fully explain it.
If any of this sounds familiar, we should talk.
My approach is calm, practical and depth-oriented. We don’t just talk about what’s going on, we look at why it is happening, so we can actually make lasting changes.
Just because you can do it alone doesn’t mean you have to.
What we can work on
Adjustment to a new place
Anxiety & overthinking
ADHD & mental overload
Low mood & burnout
Relationship patterns & attachment
Life transitions & uncertainty
Overwhelm & pressure
Identity & self-worth
If you recognize yourself in one or more of these, you’re in the right place.
Start with a free 20-minute call
We’ll talk things through and see if it feels like a good fit for both of us.
Ways to work together
Video session
50-min individual session
Price: €85 (≈ $98 USD)
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Phone session
50-min individual session
Price: €85 (≈ $98 USD)
Chat session
50-min live 1:1 chat session
Price: €70 (≈ $80 USD)
Shift from surviving to grounded in 4 weeks
You moved abroad for an adventure. You wanted to feel more alive and more free. But lately, it feels like life is just something you are... getting through.
This is a high-impact, 4-week program designed to help you stop over-functioning and start actually inhabiting your new life. We identify the baggage that crossed the border with you and build a nervous system that actually feels at home, wherever you are.
The reset includes:
Four weekly deep-dive sessions: consistent 50-minute 1:1 sessions to move you from "stuck" to "grounded" fast.
Priority booking: you get first choice of session times so you never have to wait weeks to talk.
Direct chat support: unlimited access to me via chat for those moments when the overthinking hits and you need an expert perspective in real time.
A practical roadmap: a blend of deep psychological insights and the actual tools you need to make changes tomorrow.
This is for the person who wants to stop "managing" their life abroad and start actually living it. I keep this intentionally small so there is real attention and support.