Background

In 1995, I was expatriated with my then husband-to-be, to Nigeria. During our 7 years in Nigeria and Egypt, I experienced a growing curiosity within myself to understand more about the international assignment process and how and why people are affected by cross-cultural issues and issues regarding changes in lifestyle. In 2001/2002, I did a research project in Cairo supported by the University of Copenhagen, regarding expat families and with special focus on expat partners.

I returned to Denmark with my family in 2002 and in 2004 I finished my degree as a psychologist at the University of Copenhagen. Since my graduation, I have worked professionally with international assignment processes as a teacher, counselor and advisor.

Education

2002-2004 Masters Degree in Psychology, University of Copenhagen. Thesis on International Assignments and the Trailing Spouse.
1991-1995 Bachelor in Psychology, University of Copenhagen.

Additional Education

August 2007 Master Class in the Model of Freedom, conducted by Mijnd Huiser.
2004-2005 Process Consultant Education at Inpraxis Hillerød. A theoretical and practical journey into the systemic approach 12x2 days + group work and supervision.

Work Experience

2006-2009 Europæiske Rejseforsikring A/S. Team Manager Global Expat Services.
2005-2006 Lingtech A/S. Head of Culture Department.

My commitment is to empower you, so that you can understand and act according to the challenges and changes that you experience as an expatriate. I am a registered psychologist with many years of experience in coaching, teaching and guiding expatriates and others who are being challenged by the demands of mobility, diversity, major lifestyle changes and cross-cultural issues.

I am known for my warm and empathetic counseling style and believe strongly in a client-centered and collaborative approach, in which clients are active participants.

I utilize an integrative approach in order to tailor our sessions to your specific needs and draw from various theoretical orientations and methods, including solution-focused, existential, systemic and narrative approaches.