Birmingham, UK

I work with mission workers and Christian development workers returning to the UK either for a short visit or at the end of their assignment, specialising in those who have had little or no support from family, church or sending agency.

I offer an informal, conversational approach to debriefing which follows the model recommended by People in Aid and is designed to be as comfortable an experience for the returnee as possible.  I focus on normalising their experience of disorientation as they return to a world into which they think they should belong but don’t fit any more, and explore issues of personality and identity which may help them manage the transition.

---

Leeds, UK

Susan Dellanzo is an International Coach, Author and Speaker, specialising in empowering and making a qualitative difference in the lives of people globally.

Working with a portfolio of GLOBAL and UK clients enhancing the transition of repatriation, emotional wellbeing, personal and professional mastery.

Born and raised in the UK, Susan is a truly international woman. Having lived and worked in various countries worldwide and speaking several languages, she has an incredible ability to understand and relate to people from all cultures and backgrounds. Her inspiration for Universal Laws, emotions and human behaviour has seen her coach and provide solutions for people from all over the world including the UK, Europe, USA, Middle East, Australia and South Africa.

With her extensive experience and having gone through numerous life-changing situations herself, including repatriation, Susan assists men and women in overcoming adversity and empowering themselves in order to live a more inspiring and fulfilled life.

---

Lincoln, UK

Dr. Rachel Cason is passionate about using life story interviews as a therapeutic and analytical tool with adult Third Culture Kids, and others from highly mobile backgrounds or with high levels of transition. Through Life Story, Dr. Cason offers a straightforward methodological and therapeutic approach that facilitates a collaborative engagement with your life experiences. Life Story offers validation, expertise and empowerment. Email to book a free consultation to explore its potential to move you towards a settled self.

Dr. Rachel Cason works from a position of both empathy and extensive research experience with TCKs. Life Story work comprises an initial double session where the client ‘walks through’ their life story. This is recorded and used as the basis for analysis, keeping in mind the issues that the client has identified as most challenging. A number of follow up sessions involve a collaborative journeying, where Dr. Cason draws attention to patterns emergent in their past story and the client engages in a dialogue that both empowers and clarifies the shape of the chapters yet to come. 

rachelcason@explorelifestory.com

---

The Midlands, UK

Shirley is an experienced intercultural specialist. Her interest in this subject developed during the years that she spent living and working in India. Experiencing culture shock for herself and working in a multi-cultural team she began to read around the subject. Upon returning to the UK Shirley completed a Certificate in Intercultural studies from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Following this, and to ensure that she had a strong academic foundation Shirley then went on to complete a Masters degree in Intercultural Communication for Business and the Professions at Warwick University gaining a distinction.

Cascade Cultural Solutions offers training and consultation to organisations and individuals around adapting to different cultural contexts, including re-entry, which for some can be the most challenging adaptation of all.

Cascade Cultural Solutions is a member of SIETAR – Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research.

---

Oxford, UK

I work with expats who have returned to their home country.

I offer a coaching package called “re-potting for growth.”  Initially, I help you to take on board your learning from your time away – working out what you would like to take with you and which aspects of your experience need to be left behind. After that, we put things in place to strengthen you and help you feel more on top of things during the settling-in phase of your repatriation. Then as roots start to form in your new location, we move towards your dreams for the next stage, and see what resources you have to take you on to a place of thriving.

In addition, or separately, I offer one-off debriefs to people who have returned in the last few months from a challenging assignment: 1-3 hours non-judgmental listening to help you make sense of your time away and the stresses you experienced. I also offer a four-part webinar series to help you settle back in your home country and a free email series for use before you leave, preparing you to go home.

 

---

NORTH AMERICA

---

Atlanta, GA, USA 

I was involved in church planting in Kazakhstan and served as a counselor, spiritual director and debriefer with The Well Member Care Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand.   I am a certified coach using the Cerny Smith Cross-Cultural Assessment. A Lodging Place is a fully furnished basement apartment for missionaries who come for a 5 day debriefing, based on the Le Rucher debriefing model started in France. I am a certified Debriefing Coach for Le Rucher. I also meet with missionaries for counseling locally and via Skype. I am available to go on the field to provide Member Care when needed.

EMAIL: newsong7@hotmail.com  WEB: www.newsongchristiancounseling.com

---