Online therapy in English for expats in China and Southeast Asia

Psychoanalytic work by video with Dr Samuele Filomena, for people living in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok and anywhere else in the region. Sessions in English, or in Italian.

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Who it's for

Expats, students, remote workers and families who live far from home and want to think things through in their own language. Moving across the world, distance from family and friends, work pressure, cultural friction and loneliness are common themes, and talking about them with someone who works in English, or in Italian, makes a difference. Individuals, couples and adolescents are welcome.

Time zones

Sessions are held in the morning and early afternoon in Europe, which means afternoon and evening in Asia. Times below are for the current Central European Summer Time; in brackets, the time once Europe is back on winter time (from 25 October).

Europe (Italy, Amsterdam)China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines (UTC+8)Thailand, Vietnam, Jakarta (UTC+7)
9:0015:00 (16:00)14:00 (15:00)
12:0018:00 (19:00)17:00 (18:00)
14:0020:00 (21:00)19:00 (20:00)

Asia does not change clocks, so the gap with Europe is 1 hour wider in winter. Other slots can be arranged on request.

How it works

Video session

50 minutes by video, usually weekly, from my practice in Europe. I send you the link before each appointment.

VPN, if you are in China

Some video platforms can be slow or blocked in mainland China. A reliable VPN, switched on and tested before the first session, avoids most problems.

A fallback channel

If the line drops, we continue on a channel we agree on together, for example WhatsApp or WeChat.

A private place

Choose a room with a stable connection where you will not be interrupted.

Good to know before starting

Remote work

Sessions take place from Europe. They do not replace local health services and are not suitable for emergencies.

Emergencies

At the start we agree on a local emergency contact and useful numbers for the city where you live.

Local rules

Rules on remote therapy vary from country to country. Before starting we check together whether the rules of the country where you live allow the work, and the informed consent states that it is carried out from Europe.

Fees

$100

per 50-minute session. Paid in advance, by bank transfer or another agreed method, including for people without a European or US card. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before.

Dr Samuele Filomena

Psychoanalyst, accredited member of APSA. Psychologist and psychotherapist registered in Italy (Ordine degli Psicologi della Regione Puglia, no. 1365). He has worked across public and private mental health services in the UK and Italy, and since 2011 with an international clientele. More about the practice.

How to book

Choose a time from the calendar, or write to me with the city where you live, and we will arrange a first conversation.

Book a first session info@psicote.com +1 (802) 307-6316