Marta Castro
Welcome!
I have been living abroad for more than 9 years, I am Portuguese and I have lived in Portugal, Spain, UK and Japan.
I have a Master degree in Psychology from Institute of Applied Psychology. I am also a Member of Portuguese Association of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy and member of International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology and Certified Coach from International Coaching Community.
Living abroad is an extraordinary and rewarding experience that enriches our life. Discovering this passion made me dedicate my life to help expats and immigrants.
-Anita Desa
Adapting to a new country requires additional emotional and cognitive resources. It is only natural that we feel more stress, a little lost, confused or tired.
However, if the increased emotional and psychological stress continues it may lead to psychological symptoms that require psychological and psychotherapy support. For example:
etc.
Living abroad has also an impact on our relationships with family and friends in your home country. We are far away and and it is more difficult to get the right support.
Deciding to live abroad and the experience itself can be an overwhelming and emotional rollercoaster. Even more if we experience some kind of change in our lives, for example:
These situations are additional stress with great impact for those living abroad.
This is why I decided to dedicate my life and work to help expats and emigrants with their intercultural integration to guarantee professional and personal success without losing their sense of identity and roots. Additionally, I help young adults to move abroad and embrace the experience of living in a foreign country without fear, guilt or stress
I am passionate about traveling and living abroad.
As the majority of Portuguese I have a deep connection with the ocean and absolutely love the beach and summer. I also enjoy hiking in nature, running and travel with my family.
I am a mother of a 4 year old boy who was born here in Tokyo and my husband is from Belarus, we speak English at home and every day we learn a little bit more about Japan.
I believe that multiculturalism, as well as traveling and living abroad, enriches life, our vision of the world and our relationships.
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”
-Saint Augustine
See all my articles on the Blog!
5 Things that Amaze Expats in Japan 1.Safety In Japan it is common to leave your table unattended in coffee shops and restaurants with your personal things (Computer, Bag..) .If you lose your wallet or phone you will probably find it in the same place or in the nearest police station. 2.Cleanliness & Organization Public […]
4 Things in Japan that Get Expats Crazy 1 – Miscommunication Even with Japanese language skills the rich cultural background of Japan can create a huge gap in communication. 2 – Never feeling like you belong While you may live comfortably and feel adapted to the culture you will probably never feel like you truly […]