{"id":21820,"date":"2017-01-15T19:36:45","date_gmt":"2017-01-15T19:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/?p=21820"},"modified":"2022-01-10T21:41:20","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T21:41:20","slug":"using-skype-for-helping-expats-as-a-psychologist-and-psychotherapist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/using-skype-for-helping-expats-as-a-psychologist-and-psychotherapist\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Skype for helping Expats as a Psychologist and Psychotherapist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Being a Finn and marrying a foreigner, a Dane, I have experienced expat life first hand for almost thirty years.\u00a0 I live in Finland, Denmark and Turkey \u2013 for work, love and fun.<\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-10fi470-d84f0f6066a65a659e7273f2ca8831aa\">\n#top .avia-gallery.av-10fi470-d84f0f6066a65a659e7273f2ca8831aa .avia-gallery-thumb a{\nwidth:20%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-gallery av-10fi470-d84f0f6066a65a659e7273f2ca8831aa avia_animate_when_visible  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_gallery  avia-builder-el-first  deactivate_avia_lazyload avia-gallery-animate avia-gallery-1'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class='avia-gallery-thumb'> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-450x338.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" data-rel='gallery-1' data-prev-img='https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-495x400.jpg' class='first_thumb lightbox ' data-onclick='1' title='interview_pirkkohurne'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img class=\"wp-image-22404 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-22404\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-180x180.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\"  title='interview_pirkkohurne' alt='' srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-450x338.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" data-rel='gallery-1' data-prev-img='https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-495x400.jpg' class='lightbox ' data-onclick='2' title='interview_pirkkohurne2'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img class=\"wp-image-22405 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-22405\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-180x180.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\"  title='interview_pirkkohurne2' alt='' srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p>I am a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist and organizational consultant, fluent in Finnish, English, Danish and Swedish. I have worked in many European countries, Australia and China. Currently I also specialize in working with individual clients internationally using Skype.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Skype Psychotherapy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In response to my Facebook advertisement, Skype Therapy For Expats, I am often asked, \u201cAre expats more healthy and more balanced than others \u2013 or the opposite?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It is a difficult question. We live in a mobile world, situations differ: some people move from something and some leave for something, some perhaps both. We are all vulnerable, and also strong, which leads me to think:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who can succeed and live happily as an expat: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One who knows who he\/she is<\/li>\n<li>Dares to take risks and tolerates uncertainty<\/li>\n<li>Is curious, willing to learn, face reality and integrate<\/li>\n<li>Keeps contact with loved ones: in the beginning with those who they left behind but later also includes new acquaintances and friends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a nutshell: strong sense of identity, willingness to change and eagerness to learn!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is searching for my help?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Often people who are self-aware and have the courage to be open enough to talk with a professional person, a neutral outsider, who might have a different perspective to offer, when they are dealing with difficult life issues.<\/p>\n<p>Who should not be treated in Skype? For example, a person suffering from a serious mental illness needing constant,\u00a0 face-to-face medical and psychological treatment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When do people contact me?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When dealing with all sorts of changes in life, whether the\u00a0 changes come from expat life, leaving their country and network \u2013 or just going through a normal life crisis such as starting or ending a relationship, a new work situation, stress, bullying, co-dependency\/independence, depression, sorrow etc.\u00a0 Things that affect most people at different points in their lives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do I believe in?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Life is a risky, sometimes painful, sometimes wonderful adventure. My purpose is to help people search for and keep the joy of life, where ever they are.<\/p>\n<p>Pirkko Hurme<\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-tj67rw-84609ef8297f7adc40c9cb706569898f\">\n#top .avia-gallery.av-tj67rw-84609ef8297f7adc40c9cb706569898f .avia-gallery-thumb a{\nwidth:20%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-gallery av-tj67rw-84609ef8297f7adc40c9cb706569898f avia_animate_when_visible  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_gallery  avia-builder-el-last  deactivate_avia_lazyload avia-gallery-animate avia-gallery-2'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class='avia-gallery-thumb'> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-450x338.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" data-rel='gallery-2' data-prev-img='https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-495x400.jpg' class='first_thumb lightbox ' data-onclick='1' title='interview_pirkkohurne'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img class=\"wp-image-22404 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-22404\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-180x180.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\"  title='interview_pirkkohurne' alt='' srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-450x338.jpg 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" data-rel='gallery-2' data-prev-img='https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-495x400.jpg' class='lightbox ' data-onclick='2' title='interview_pirkkohurne2'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  ><img class=\"wp-image-22405 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-22405\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-180x180.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\"  title='interview_pirkkohurne2' alt='' srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/www.eurocircle.com\/euro\/wp-content\/uploads\/interview\/2016\/12\/Interview_pirkkohurne2-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>HOW TO CONNECT WITH PIRKKO HURME<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pirkkohurme.com\">http:\/\/www.pirkkohurme.com<\/a><br \/>\nSkype ID: pirkkohurme<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a Finn and marrying a foreigner, a Dane, I have experienced expat life first hand for almost thirty years.\u00a0 I live in Finland, Denmark and Turkey \u2013 for work, love and fun. 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