Online . outdoors . single session
MULTICULTURAL COUNSELLING in the UK & overseas
Helping you shift from overwhelm and self-doubt
to clarity, self-trust, and balance
Online . outdoors . single session
therapy for adults in the UK & overseas
Helping you shift from overwhelm and self-doubt
to clarity, self-trust, and balance
Multicultural counselling for all.
I support clients from all walks of life, but my lived experiences led me to focus on supporting adults from multicultural and international communities. This includes counselling for adult Third-Culture Kids* and people of mixed heritage or mixed race, counselling for expats or repatriates, and individual counselling for those in intercultural relationships.
Cultural differences in counselling.
Therapy can feel daunting when your cultural background hasn’t been fully understood before. In our sessions, we’ll gently explore how your cultural influences, family values, and life experiences have shaped you—and how these can sometimes lead to inner conflict, identity struggles, and emotional overwhelm.
I offer a counselling space where your whole identity and worldview are seen, understood, and respected.
* Third-Culture Kid meaning: someone who grew up in a culture different from their parents’ or passport country, often moving between places. They develop a unique ‘third culture’ identity that blends influences from both their original and host cultures.
What’s impacting your life?
- Patterns of overthinking, overgiving, over-achieving, and burnout
- Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
- People-pleasing, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome
- Difficulty setting 'relevant' boundaries
- Resentment or imbalance in relationships
- Persistent guilt and shame tied to your past or identity
- Low self-trust & self-esteem leading to self-doubt
- Identity confusion, struggles with belonging and a sense of home
- Grieving from afar and unvalidated grief
- Struggles with family obligations and cultural expectations
- Uncertainty about life transitions
- Culture shock and reverse culture shock
You’re not alone. These struggles don’t define you, and you don’t have to navigate them alone. We can work through them together.
What’s impacting your life?
- Patterns of overthinking, overgiving, and burnout
- Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
- People-pleasing, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome
- Difficulty setting 'relevant' boundaries
- Resentment or imbalance in relationships
- Persistent guilt and shame tied to your past or identity
- Low self-trust & self-esteem leading to self-doubt
- Inner conflict around identity, belonging, and cultural/familial beliefs
- Unspoken grief and invisible losses
- Struggles with family obligations and cultural expectations
- Uncertainty about life transition
You’re not alone. These struggles don’t define you, and you don’t have to navigate them alone. Let’s untangle them together.
Hello & Welcome
I’m Star,
a counsellor and a Third-Culture Kid (TCK).
Having walked a similar path, I understand that while a multicultural life can be rich and colourful, it can also bring hidden challenges that feel complex or delicate to navigate alone.
I’m a counsellor who’s also been a client. I remember what it’s like to feel “too complicated”, function well on the outside while feeling anxious and overwhelmed on the inside, wanting change but unsure where to start.
When you’re ready, I’m here. Drop me an email to book a free 15-minute intro call and access multicultural counselling from wherever you are.
Wishing you the best and hope I can support you on your journey.
Star – aka Lyn (Chinese) / Ploy (Thai)
Hello & Welcome
I’m Star,
a counsellor and a Third-Culture Kid
I’m offering online therapy to adults in the UK & overseas. Outdoor counselling is also available in Warwick, UK.
Having walked a similar path, I understand that while our multicultural life experiences can be rich and colourful, they may also bring hidden challenges that create internal conflicts and lead to unhelpful coping mechanisms.
You may be feeling all kinds of ways right now. I remember this journey well. I offer a free 15-minute intro chat, please email me any questions you may have.
I wish you the best and hope I can support you on your journey.
Star – aka Lyn (Chinese) / Ploy (Thai)
What Clients Are Saying
How can I help?
My clients often describe feeling lighter, clearer, stronger, and more empowered after our work together.
What you can expect from our sessions:
- A space where you don’t have to hold it all together. You won’t be judged for your cultural beliefs or lifestyle choices, for being too emotional, too guarded, too much, too complicated, or not enough.
- Clarity on why you feel the way you do and where those patterns came from. A deeper sense of self, rooted in who you are, not just who you were expected to be.
- Compassionate support as you get to know the different parts of you, and reconnect with the ones you’ve had to hide, silence or avoid.
- Practical tools, so you leave our sessions with insights and strategies you can actually use and are relevant to your life - if that’s what you’re looking for.
My approach is empathetic, collaborative, and culturally sensitive. If you’ve learned to minimise your feelings to get by, this space is for you. You don’t have to keep doing it all alone.
“It’s not about getting the feeling out of the mind, or hiding it, but about experiencing it with acceptance.”
-Carl Rogers
Services
Online Counselling
Get support that understands life between cultures from where you are, whether you’re a TCK, part of a multicultural household, or an expat living overseas.
Outdoor Counselling
If you’re based locally, outdoor counselling in Warwick, UK is also available—walk and talk or sit and chat in nature with fresh air.
Single Session
A focused space to explore a specific challenge without repercussions, helping you gain clarity and emotional relief while deciding your next steps.
Ready for Another Way?
You don’t have to navigate complex feelings or life challenges alone.
Reach out for a free 15-minute intro call to explore empathetic, culturally sensitive, and practical support.