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Psychological Psychotherapist (CBT) Sally Schulze
It’s wonderful that you've found your way to our page for English-speaking psychological support in Bologna. I understand what it feels like to be far from home. Expat life offers so many amazing opportunities, but it can also be an emotional rollercoaster. The longing for family and friends, the challenge of navigating a new culture – amidst the medieval towers and under the arcades – and that feeling of standing with one foot in two worlds – all of that can really take a toll. Especially when the silence settles in, homesickness can become overwhelming, leading to a feeling of being uprooted. You are not alone in this.
As an online psychologist, I understand the unique difficulties that await you as an English-speaker abroad. It's often not just the obvious things like cultural differences or language barriers. It's the subtle nuances, the small misunderstandings that repeatedly surface in everyday life, perhaps when trying to order the perfect plate of tortellini, or when navigating the complex Italian bureaucracy, and that feeling of identity loss that is so hard to grasp and put into words. I know how exhausting that can be.
My goal here is to show you both local resources in Bologna that can help you, and to introduce you to my online counseling. This is specifically designed to support you as an English-speaker abroad – no matter where you are or what challenges you face. Because sometimes you just need someone who truly understands your situation and can provide you with advice and support.
I keep hearing the question: Sally, do you also take time for yourself? The answer is: Yes! As a speaker, expert and entrepreneur, I am passionate about women's health. But I don't burn out.
I manage to do this by taking care of myself. Here the following applies to me: Practise what you preach. So you will find me not only at MentalStark, in TED Talks or podcasting. No. You can also find me in Frankfurt cafes, by the lake or snowboarding. In the picture here on the right I am enjoying the sun and the fresh sea breeze. This is how I recharge my batteries and then get back to it.
As a licensed psychological psychotherapist (CBT) and certified fertility counselor (BKiD), I bring more than 3,000 hours of experience in online counseling. My approach is based on appreciation and radical acceptance – I create a safe space where you feel understood and accepted.
In our collaboration, a trusting relationship is particularly important to me. Your experiences as an English-speaker abroad deserve special attention and understanding, because life between two cultures brings unique challenges.
Unfortunately, there are currently no publicly listed English-speaking psychologists in Bologna. This can make the search for suitable support more difficult. But it is important to know that you are not alone and that there are alternative ways to receive psychological counseling in English.
As an experienced psychological psychotherapist, I offer you empathetic psychological online counseling. I understand how overwhelming it can be to adapt to a new culture – when the language sounds foreign, the social codes are different, and you sometimes can't even explain why you feel so alien.
In my online counseling, we create a protected space where you can talk about all these feelings in your native language. Whether you feel torn between cultures, identity questions concern you, or homesickness burdens you – together we will find ways how you can not only survive in Bologna, but lead a fulfilling life, perhaps while enjoying an aperitivo on the Piazza Maggiore or exploring the hidden gardens of the city.
Even if you are in a relationship crisis – perhaps even with a partner from a different cultural background – my couples counseling is a valuable support to build cultural bridges and find your way back to each other.
The 20-minute introductory meeting with me is free of charge. Check completely without obligation whether the chemistry is right and ask your open questions. You are also welcome to make appointments by email. I look forward to getting to know you and finding a way together how you can not only survive in Bologna, but really arrive.
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