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Support for Working Professionals & Expats

Navigating Workplace Challenges & Work-Life Balance

Work can be both rewarding and overwhelming. Many working professionals struggle with demanding deadlines, high-pressure environments, and the constant challenge of balancing career growth with personal and family responsibilities. Over time, stress, burnout, and dissatisfaction can take a toll, leaving you questioning your career choices and overall well-being.

If you feel stuck, unfulfilled, or unable to maintain a healthy work-life balance, therapy can provide a space to explore your challenges, develop coping strategies, and redefine what success and fulfilment mean for you. As a therapist, I help professionals navigate workplace challenges, career transitions, and personal growth while maintaining mental and emotional well-being.

Finding Meaning in Your Work

Many professionals reach a point where they question whether their work aligns with their values and aspirations. Whether you're feeling unmotivated, struggling with workplace stress, or facing career uncertainty, counselling can help you reconnect with your sense of purpose and find meaning in what you do. Together, we can explore strategies to reignite your passion, set healthy boundaries, and create a career path that truly resonates with you.

Challenges of Life as an Expat

The decision to move abroad is often driven by career opportunities, financial security, or the hope of a fresh start. South African expat communities thrive in many countries, but adjusting to a new culture, work environment, and way of life can be deeply challenging.

Many expats and their families believe that relocating will solve existing mental health challenges or strained relationships, but in reality, moving to a new country often magnifies stress, anxiety, and unresolved issues. Workplace challenges, loneliness, cultural adjustment, and homesickness can all contribute to feelings of isolation and emotional exhaustion.

If you're planning to move abroad, taking proactive steps to address mental health concerns before relocating can make all the difference. Therapy can help you prepare for this transition, build resilience, and ensure you have the emotional tools to thrive in a new environment. If you're already living abroad and struggling with adjustment, counselling provides a safe and supportive space to process your experiences, manage stress, and maintain a strong sense of identity and connection.

How I Can Help

As a therapist experienced in workplace challenges and expat transitions, I offer counselling to help you navigate stress, burnout, career changes, cultural adjustment, and personal growth. Whether you're a working professional seeking balance and fulfillment or an expat struggling to adapt, I provide tailored support to help you thrive.

If you're ready to gain clarity, build resilience, and take charge of your well-being, I invite you to reach out. Together, we can create a path forward that aligns with your values, goals, and personal fulfilment.

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© 2025 by Henning Gericke

PRC 0018643 (Health Professions Council of South Africa)

Therapist Henning Gericke
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PR no. 081 000 0508 764 (Practice number)

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