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A Psych Moving Abroad Stories

A Psych Moving Abroad Stories

By Pascale Paradis

This podcast aims to tell stories about psychologists moving abroad, from registration to cross-cultural challenges, roles and working, moving and adaptation. Guests are interviewed by Dr Pascale Paradis. Pascale also offers reflections about her global migration journey. These stories aim to support other psychologists moving abroad.
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Introduction to the A Psych Moving Abroad Stories Podcast

A Psych Moving Abroad StoriesJan 10, 2021

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Episode 8: Andrew’s Story from Australia to the UK

Episode 8: Andrew’s Story from Australia to the UK

In this episode, Andrew talks about his experience moving from Australia to the UK and working as an educational psychologist in Essex after having completed a 4+2 training route in Australia. Andrew talks about his professional practice, learnings and also the registration pathway. A fascinating story with lots of insights into this journey…

If you would like to contact Andrew, you can email him at andrewhstephens@gmail.com

If you would like to participate in the A Psych Moving Abroad podcast, you can contact Dr Pascale Paradis at info@3ppsychologies.com

or you can join in Facebook groups - UK/Overseas Psychologists in Australia and A Psych Moving Abroad

Oct 17, 202238:31
Episode 7 - Denise's story from Brazil to Australia

Episode 7 - Denise's story from Brazil to Australia

Denise talks about her global migration journey from Brazil to Australia. She talks about her a role as a psychologist in rural areas of Australia and also later as a supervisor. Denise explores cross-cultural experiences as a psychologist in Australia compared to Brazil. She also talks about challenges related to being a global migrant in Covid times.
May 21, 202135:28
Episode 6 - Katja's story, a German citizen, who lived in the US and recently in Kyrgyzstan, and moved during Covid to North Macedonia
May 01, 202140:25
Episode 5 - Tess' journey from the UK to Hong Kong

Episode 5 - Tess' journey from the UK to Hong Kong

In this episode, Pascale talks to Tess about her journey to Hong Kong from the UK as a clinical psychologist. Tess talks about her work there as well as learning points when working in a different culture. She also explains how her role in Hong Kong as a clinical psychologist is very different to the one in the NHS where she worked previously. A great episode with lots of insight when moving as a psychologist abroad.

If you wish to contact Tess directly about her experience in Hong Kong, here is her email address.


As always, if you wish to be part of the podcast, do not hesitate to get in touch with Pascale at info@3ppsychologies.com

Apr 18, 202135:24
Episode 4 - Terese's story from Australia to Qatar

Episode 4 - Terese's story from Australia to Qatar

In this episode, Terese shares her story about moving during a pandemic from Australia to Qatar. She explores reasons for making a move, as well as lessons learnt. She talks about living in Qatar and adapting to working in an international school.

As part of this episode, Pascale talks about her connection with the Families in Global Transition (FIGT) organisation who support families and professionals experiencing global moves. To connect with this organisation or become a member, find details here - https://www.figt.org

If interested in communicating directly with Terese, here is her email address - tmschuts@live.com

If interested in participating in this podcast, contact Pascale at info@3ppsychologies.com

Apr 01, 202142:58
Episode 3 - Maria's Story - From Russia to Australia

Episode 3 - Maria's Story - From Russia to Australia

In this episode, Maria, a psychologist from Russia now in Australia, shares her journey and discusses with Pascale her challenges, learning points and strategies to adaptation. She also shares elements of her journey she is grateful for.

If you are interested in Maria's story and would like to contact her, her email address is Maria.kostyanaya@thefeelgoodclinic.com

To participate in A Psych Moving Abroad Stories podcast, contact Pascale at this email address info@3ppsychologies.com

Mar 27, 202141:05
Episode 2 - Reflections about adaptation when moving abroad

Episode 2 - Reflections about adaptation when moving abroad

In this episode, Pascale presents her reflections about vulnerable moments, adaptation styles and finding a tribe. Pascale also talks about her recent attendance and presentation at the FIGT2021 conference.
Mar 20, 202121:38
Introduction to the A Psych Moving Abroad Stories Podcast

Introduction to the A Psych Moving Abroad Stories Podcast

Dr Pascale Paradis introduces the podcast together with her journey as a psychologist moving abroad.
Jan 10, 202130:36
January 10, 2021

January 10, 2021

Jan 10, 202100:50