Media Appearances

Welcome to my press page. Below you’ll find podcasts, interviews, and articles where I’ve spoken about expat mental health, cultural transitions, grief and identity after relocation, and psychological wellbeing in global life contexts. If you're looking for expert commentary on expat psychology, trauma, or emotional resilience, this page brings together recent media features and appearances.
Podcasts & Interviews
CultureXchange Podcast
When Change Hurts - The Hidden Grief of Life Transitions with Christina Babich
Published November 2025


We tend to associate grief with the loss of a person.
But grief also appears when the life you imagined is no longer the life you’re living.
I spoke about this “hidden grief” on the CulturExchange podcast: how major transitions shape our identity, our sense of belonging, and the quiet emotional currents beneath change.

Episode chapters:
00:00 Introduction & why I work with expats
03:05 The hidden grief that comes with major life transitions
06:50 The rise of mental health awareness
08:10 What PTSD is (and how it shows up)
09:40 The mind–body connection
11:35 Practical grounding tools for difficult moments
14:10 The quiet losses expats experience
16:10 My personal loss and how it shaped the way I support others
22:00 How relocation changes us: challenges and growth
24:40 The “in-between” feeling and identity
26:20 How to practice self-compassion
Screenshot from a CultureXchange Podcast interview featuring Christina Babich discussing the hidden grief of life transitions.
Building Home: An Expat Podcast by Nneya Richards
Carrying Home Within: Navigating the Holidays, Grief, and Life Abroad with Christina Babich
Published December 2025

What happens when grief follows you across borders?
In this episode of Building Home, I speak openly about loss, trauma, and what it means to rebuild a life far from where it began.
Our conversation naturally turns to the holidays, a time that can amplify loss, loneliness, guilt. We talk about why this season can be especially triggering for expats: for those who can’t go home, who’ve chosen distance from family, or who no longer have a home to return to at all.

Episode chapters:·
00:00 Introduction & setting the scene·
01:39 My journey to Budapest·
04:49 Cultural perspectives on psychology·
09:20 Navigating grief and trauma·
14:08 Finding home and stability·
18:31 The mind–body connection in healing·
23:35 Coping with holiday triggers·
27:54 Creating new traditions as an expat·
32:42 Staying sane during the holidays
Video thumbnail showing Christina Babich and podcast host Nneya Richards smiling during a recorded conversation for the Building Home expat podcast.
Worlds Collide: The Podcast about moving abroad
Embracing Change - Christina's Expat Life from Canada to Budapest
Published December 2025
In this episode of Worlds Collide, I sit down with host Viktoria to talk about my own journey as a Canadian expat and how living across borders shaped the way I work as a psychologist.
What began as a spontaneous move from Vancouver to Europe took me through Paris, London, Amsterdam, and eventually Budapest. Living this lifestyle myself gave me a deep, embodied understanding of relocation, cultural disorientation, identity shifts, and the emotional complexity of starting over again and again.

Episode chapters:
01:30 Introduction & my move to Europe
05:10 Why I chose Budapest as my base
09:40 The challenges of moving to Budapest
14:00 My work as a psychologist supporting expats
26:20 Celebrating Christmas as an expat & navigating holiday traditions
Graphic reading “From Canada to Budapest” with a red maple leaf inside the word Canada and an illustration of the Hungarian Parliament building below.
Articles
International Living Magazine
Beyond the Honeymoon Phase: Building Inner Resilience Overseas
Published June 2025
DenaeMcGaha.com
Coping with Change: Mental Health Strategies from Psychologist Christina Babich
Published April 2025

This article explores how grief and stress live in the nervous system during life transitions—and offers practical, body-based ways to feel more grounded. Drawing on psychology and mindfulness, it shares simple strategies to support yourself while navigating change, identity shifts, and the emotional impact of starting over.
Soft-focus image of wildflowers in sunlight, symbolizing coping with change and mental health during life transitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

What is your fee?
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My fee is 100 euros for one 50-minute session.

Do you offer sliding scale sessions?
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Yes, I offer a limited number of reduced-rate sessions for clients experiencing financial constraints.

What is your cancellation policy?
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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.

Is there anything outside of your scope?
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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.

Do you offer in-person sessions?
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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.

Is your practice LGBTQ+ friendly?
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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.