Nantes Psychotherapy and Consulting Services

19/09/2026

Yes, I use AI to generate a picture for these posts, and yes, there is always the same chin-in-hand thing going on. Just bear with it, fellow expats... and maybe I will find a more original way to illustrate the mood (but for now am taking the lazy option).

Breaking up is hard wherever you live. But when a relationship ends while you’re living abroad, the loss can reach far beyond the person you’ve parted from. It can shake your sense of home, belonging, identity, and safety all at once.If you came here for love, built a life in another country, an...

13/09/2026

I had this interaction at the gym recently, and it got me thinking...

There is so much of me that you can’t see because I don’t always have the words.This morning at the gym, a man took weights from the machine I was clearly using. If you go to the gym, you know there is a basic etiquette: don’t take weights from someone else’s machine, put your own weights aw...

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

Hello expats and travelers. Happy Memorial day (remember that? Me neither)
(EDIT - OK - it took me a whole day to realize that no, I meant Labor Day in the US - which goes to prove my point.)
This is a post which tries to clear up some confusion about all the various "therapies," but especially, how what is called "evidence based" is really... not that. If you have questions or comments, don't hesitate to write to me or comment.

If you have ever looked for a psychotherapist, you may have encountered the phrase “evidence-based therapy.”It sounds reassuring. We naturally want to know that the therapy we are choosing has been scientifically tested and shown to work.And research is important. Psychotherapy should not be exe...

02/09/2026

https://www.nantestherapy.com/post/école-o-mania-or-yes-all-of-france-is-organized-around-the-school-year

31/08/2026

https://www.nantestherapy.com/post/why-would-you-need-a-support-group

You may not need a support group.There’s no right way to “expat.” Maybe it’s enough support for you to head to an Irish bar for a pint and watch a game, or to meet up with other English speakers over an apéritif. Those things matter. They help us integrate, laugh, exchange tips, and feel a ...

25/08/2026

Starting this September I will be running an adaptation support group for expats. Just three sessions, 1.5 hours, on three Saturday mornings.
Space is limited.
If you are interested please click on the link below for more information.
Hope everyone is well after a really hot summer!

https://www.nantestherapy.com/services-3

04/07/2026

Happy fourth everyone!
At the rentrée scolaire this year, I would like to put in place some support groups for expats. A group for parents, a group for general support, and a group specifically for women who struggle with eating problems. Low fee and limited number of participants. More details to follow. Enjoy your Saturday!

11/05/2026

https://www.nantestherapy.com/post/do-not-ask-your-therapist-to-get-rid-of-your-feelings

Recently I had a session with a young man who complained of angry outbursts. He wanted them to stop. When I questioned him further, he explained his very difficult and uncomfortable situation.He had relocated to a new country three years ago as a young adult, following his parents, who had wanted th...

05/05/2026

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Updated web site with new blog!

Psychotherapy in English for the Nantes Expat community.