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Counselling Support for Canadians Living Abroad Helping You Stay Connected

Living abroad can be exciting—and emotionally challenging. Isolation, culture shock, or disconnection from familiar support systems can affect your mental well-being. That’s why Buchanan Counselling & Therapy offers online counselling tailored for Canadian expats.

Our licensed therapists provide secure, virtual sessions that help you navigate life overseas while maintaining a strong connection to Canadian-based mental health care.

MEET OUR TEAM

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Brittany is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from McMaster University and 10 years of experience in emergency room mental health. She supports individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges using a trauma-informed, solution-focused approach that incorporates CBT and DBT techniques. Drawing on her Indo-Caribbean background, she emphasizes culturally sensitive care and works collaboratively with clients to build practical tools for resilience and personal growth. Brittany is committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to support holistic healing.

-Brittany Pollard, MSW

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Aundrea Caputo Larocque is a Registered Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing trauma-informed, person-centred care. With advanced training in Indigenous social work. She supports individuals navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions using a strengths-based approach. Her practice integrates various modalities, including CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy, to promote holistic healing, while emphasizing trust, respect, and self-compassion in both her work and personal life.

-Aundrea Larocque, MSW

What to Expect Clear Guidance and Care

  • Anxiety and homesickness
  • Cross-cultural adjustment
  • Relationship stress abroad
  • Identity, purpose, and life transitions