Expatriates & Relocation Counseling
Even though English is her official language, Nigeria is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world, with over 500 languages spoken. The diverse cultures and numerous ethnicity added to the beauty of the giant of Africa, Nigeria. Nigerians are naturally happy and friendly people, always happy even in the face of economic hardship and political instability. Popularly referred to as the giant of Africa, the survivor of most economies in Africa especially, west Africa are indirectly dependent on Nigeria.
The oil-rich country has not been able to get it right in the area of leadership and these have created a lot of instability and unrest as well as terrorism in the northern part of the country. Against all odd, Nigerians still enjoy their Jollof(arguably the best jollof rice in the world), and will always enjoy life to the fullest during their ‘Owanbe’. Nigerians ceremonies are always large and loud, weddings are like carnivals and burial ceremony, house warming or baby dedication are celebrated like Christmas. There is never a dull moment in Nija!
Looking at Nigerians lifestyles and ways of life, settling down in the country as an expatriate coming from a different background, cultural orientation and upbringing might be a bit destabilizing. This is why it is necessary to walk hands in hands with a professional counselor who not only understands the Nigeraisn culture but can also help expatriates navigate through the processes of resettlement, both physically and psychologically.
In my years of practices as a certified clinical Cpounsleors and sex therapist, I have helped many expatriates dealing with the psychological impact of relocation to a diverse and unique environment like Nigeria. Most of the commonest issues they bring to therapy are, Marital and relationship issues, trauma, anxiety and loneliness, sexual and intimacy issues, Culture shock and mild depression, etc. Most of these issues are as a result of spouses finding it difficult to settle down properly, when they have to relocate in support of their partners who might havrejust gotten a job.
Aparat from professional supports, Counselors could also guide expatriates in navigating the Day to day activities from getting accommodation, to grocery shopping, to making new friends, finding the right school, and locating recreatinaola activities.
New in Nigeria, or just landed your dream job in this land of opportunities as an expatriates? Or you have been living in Nigerian and struggling with personal issues requiring confidentiality and profession therapy, the right thing to do is to book an appointment with Intimacy Clinic. At Intimacy clinic, we use professional counseling skills and therapeutic interventions to help our clients. Corporate organisations in need of counseling and psychotherapy can also reach out to us for possible retainership arrangement.
