I am originally from Canada, and since 2017 I've called several European countries home, including France, England, Hungary and the Netherlands. I know firsthand the highs and lows of living an international life: the excitement of discovery and the loneliness of starting over.
In 2021, I witnessed my partner's sudden death which changed everything. This experience reshaped how I understand trauma, grief, and what it means to rebuild a life after profound loss. It also deepened my empathy and commitment to helping others navigate pain, change, and uncertainty while living far from home.
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical and Health Psychology from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Queen’s University in Canada. I also hold a Bachelor of Business Administration from Capilano University.
I take a trauma-informed, personalized approach, blending evidence-based methods
with compassion and practical tools especially for expats and digital nomads.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, or the aftermath of a major life change, therapy can help you find steadiness again. I specialize in supporting expats and nomads coping with trauma, grief, and emotional overwhelm — helping you rebuild inner calm, self-trust, and connection, wherever you call home.
Areas I Can Help You With:
I have met with a few therapists over the years, but nothing ever felt like it was actually helping me.
After moving abroad, new and old issues began popping up, so I started looking around. I was drawn to Christina for her specialty in trauma and her ability to understand expat challenges.
Before our sessions together, I carried a lot of guilt, stress, and anxiety; my childhood was spilling over into my personal relationships, work habits, self-care, and more.
Christina recommended CPT for me and was clear from the start that it would be hard but rewarding. As we worked through CPT together, I noticed many shifts; to list a few: greater compassion toward myself, less fear in public spaces, and the ability to not only name my emotions but also feel safe enough to experience them.
Every session, I felt like Christina truly heard what I was saying; she validated my experiences and always asked thoughtful questions or sought clarification when we spoke.
Our sessions together were life-altering for me, and I could not recommend her enough.
Before starting therapy with Christina, my mind and body were constantly in overdrive. I could never truly relax — even in moments that were supposed to feel peaceful. I was always bracing for something, even when nothing was wrong.
Through our work together, I began to understand what my nervous system was trying to tell me instead of fighting against it. Christina taught me how to listen to my body and use practical tools to bring myself back to safety.
Over time, that changed everything: my sleep, my relationships, my work, how I parent, and how I respond to stress. The constant background anxiety started to fade. I began to feel grounded — not in a “perfectly calm” way, but in a steady, human way.
Working with Christina has helped me reconnect with myself in a way I didn’t think was possible. I finally feel like I’m living, not just surviving. I can’t recommend her enough.
After losing someone I loved deeply, I felt completely disconnected from my body, my work, and my sense of self. Everything felt meaningless. I wasn’t even sure therapy could help, but I knew I couldn’t keep living the way I was.
From the very first session, Christina’s calm presence made me feel safe enough to face the grief I’d been avoiding. She validated what I was feeling and spoke about the realities of grief in a way that I didn’t realize I’d been longing to hear.
Her trauma-informed approach helped me find stability again, not by trying to “move on,” but by learning that it’s possible to hold both grief and gratitude at the same time. I know that I’ll miss my person for the rest of my life, and yet I also feel brave enough now to create meaning in the life I still have.
Working with Christina has been one of the most healing experiences of my life. She understands grief, trauma, and the nervous system in a way that’s rare. I’m deeply grateful for her.
Moving abroad brought up challenges I never expected — loneliness, culture shock, and old patterns I thought I’d already worked through. I felt torn between excitement and exhaustion, missing home but wanting to make a new one.
Christina helped me make sense of it all while I was still in the middle of adjusting. She is the only therapist I’ve met who truly understands what it means to rebuild your life in another country — the grief of missing family, the awkwardness of starting over, the pressure to “make it work,” and the nervous system strain that comes with constant change.
Through our sessions, I learned how to set boundaries that protect my peace without shutting people out. Christina introduced me to practical tools, like Behavioural Activation and nervous system regulation techniques, that made a real difference in my day-to-day life.
For the first time in years, I feel grounded, self-confident, and strong — not because everything is perfect, but because I finally trust myself to handle whatever comes next. Working with Christina has been one of the best decisions I’ve made since moving abroad.
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Let me know what you are struggling with and what you are hoping to get out of therapy. If you’re unsure how to define what you’re experiencing, that’s completely fine — you can still reach out. We begin with a free 15-minute consultation to determine whether we are a good fit to work together.
My fee is 90 euros for one 50-minute session.
I offer a limited number of sliding-scale spaces for clients with financial constraints. These spots fill quickly, so please inquire about current availability when reaching out.
Due to the very limited nature of appointments, you will be charged the full fee for cancellations with less than a 48-hour notice. I reserve your therapy time just for you, and last-minute cancellations do not allow me enough time to schedule someone else in that slot.
Because I value honesty and integrity, I believe it’s important to be upfront about both my areas of expertise and the limits of my practice. No therapist can be an expert in everything, and ethically, we should only work within the areas we’re trained and experienced in.
I work with individual adults (18+), focusing on anxiety, trauma, grief, emotional regulation, and life transitions. Many of my clients are navigating the aftermath of traumatic experiences, burnout, relationship challenges, or the emotional toll of expat and nomad life.
There are certain areas, however, that fall outside my scope of practice. If any of the following apply, I will help you find a more suitable level of care or refer you to a trusted specialist:
• Active suicidal or homicidal thoughts, with a current plan or intent
• Ongoing self-harm behaviours (e.g., cutting, burning)
• Significant substance use or addiction requiring medical or inpatient support
• Psychotic symptoms (such as hallucinations or delusions)
• Psychological or diagnostic testing needs. Note: I am partnered with Mind Clinic in Budapest (www.mind.hu). This clinic offers robust psychological and diagnostic testing remotely via video.
• Full DBT programs requiring group skills training or 24/7 phone coaching
While I draw from DBT principles in my work, I do not offer a full DBT program. If that level of support is needed, I’ll refer you to an appropriate community program that provides it.
My goal is always to ensure you receive care that truly fits your needs — whether that’s with me or with another qualified professional.
My practice is 100% virtual. I offer online therapy via a secure Zoom link.
This allows me to reach more people who could benefit from working with me. It also allows my clients the flexibility to fit therapy into their busy lives without having to commute to a physical office.
Yes. My practice is fully LGBTQ+ affirming and inclusive. I welcome clients of all gender identities, sexual orientations and relationship structures, and I am committed to providing a space where you can show-up exactly as you are - without judgement or assumption.
