The Traveling Therapist Podcast

144. Living as an Expat Therapist in Portugal with Maggie Dickens

Kym Tolson Episode 144

Have you ever dreamed about living as an expat therapist? Well, today I’m catching up with Maggie Dickens, a licensed therapist and relationship coach, who’s been doing just that for the past 18 months. You might remember Maggie from episode 82, where we talked all about her plans to move abroad. Now she’s back to share what life’s really like as an expat therapist in Portugal.

Maggie fills us in on how she’s settled into her new life, adjusted her work and personal routines, and built a sense of community in Lisbon. We also chat about how living abroad has changed her perspective on work, travel, and finding balance. If you’ve ever thought about making a move abroad or just want to hear what expat life is really like, you’re going to love this episode!

In This Episode, We Explore…

  • How Maggie’s move to Portugal became a reality.
  • What it’s like living and working as a therapist in Lisbon.
  • How Maggie balances her private practice with life abroad.
  • Adjusting to cultural differences as an expat therapist.
  • Maggie’s advice for therapists considering a move abroad.

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