I am Andi Kerr Little, a Scottish psychotherapist based in Oslo. I work with English-speaking expats across Sweden via Zoom. I have lived in Scandinavia for over 10 years. I understand the isolation, the cultural confusion, and the difficulty of building a life in a place that feels both welcoming and distant.
I work with English-speaking expats in Sweden because I know what it is like to live in a Scandinavian country as an outsider. I moved to Norway over 10 years ago, and I still remember how disorienting it was at the beginning. You think you are prepared, and then you arrive, and the loneliness hits harder than you expected.
Sweden is not Norway, but the expat experience is similar. You are living in a wealthy, progressive, functional society that is also emotionally reserved and socially difficult to access. You can have friends, a job, and a life, and still feel profoundly lonely. That is not a failure on your part. It is the reality of living between cultures.
I offer therapy via Zoom to anyone in Sweden who wants to work in English. My approach is integrative, which means I draw on different methods depending on what you need. I am trained in Compassionate Inquiry, somatic work, and relational therapy. I also understand the expat context, which means I do not need you to explain why certain things are hard. I already know.
Living in Scandinavia as an English speaker is not about failing to integrate, it is about learning to live with the tension of being here and not being from here.
One of the most common things I hear from expat clients is that they tried therapy with a Swedish therapist and it did not work. Not because the therapist was bad, but because they could not explain the context without sounding ungrateful or overly critical. The therapist would suggest solutions that did not account for the cultural reality, or they would minimise the difficulty of integration because Sweden looks, from the inside, like an easy place to live.
When you work with someone who is also an expat, you do not have to explain that stuff. I know what it is like to be polite in a language that is not your own. I know what it feels like to be at a dinner party where everyone switches to English for you, and you still feel like you are on the outside. I know the guilt that comes with complaining about a country that has given you so much.
I also know that those feelings are valid, and that acknowledging them does not make you a bad person. Therapy works better when you do not have to defend your experience before you can talk about it.
I see expats dealing with loneliness, identity confusion, relationship stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression. I also work with people who are functioning well on the surface but feel disconnected from their own lives. Common themes include:
These are not small issues. They affect how you feel every day, and they deserve proper attention. Therapy helps by giving you a space to talk honestly about what it is like, and by helping you find ways to live with the complexity rather than trying to resolve it.
All sessions are via Zoom. We meet at the same time each week for 50 minutes. You need a private space, a decent internet connection, and a device with a camera. I send you a Zoom link before each session. You click it, we talk, and that is it.
Online therapy works well for expats because it removes the logistical barriers. You do not have to travel, you do not have to sit in a waiting room, and you can do it from wherever you feel most comfortable. Some people prefer their home, others book a private room at work, others sit in their car. The location does not matter as long as you have privacy.
I have been doing online work since before the pandemic, so this is not a backup option for me. It is a proper, effective way of working, and most clients find it just as powerful as in-person therapy.
Common questions and context about working with an expat therapist from another Scandinavian country.
Most therapists in Sweden are Swedish, which means they are speaking from inside the culture you are trying to navigate. They can be excellent therapists, but they cannot always see what is hard about integration because, for them, Swedish culture is just normal life. An expat therapist understands the disorientation, the loneliness, and the cultural confusion from lived experience. That shared perspective makes a significant difference.
Sweden is welcoming, progressive, and highly functional, which makes it feel like you should be happy here. But it is also emotionally reserved, socially difficult to access, and culturally indirect. That combination creates a specific kind of loneliness. You can have friends, a job, and a good life, and still feel profoundly isolated. That contradiction is harder to navigate than outright hostility, because it is harder to name.
The differences are subtle but real. Sweden tends to be slightly more international and slightly less reserved than Norway, but the emotional distance is similar. Both cultures value consensus, indirectness, and privacy. Both make it hard to form deep friendships quickly. Both create a situation where you can live for years without feeling fully included. The expat experience in Stockholm is not identical to the expat experience in Oslo, but the emotional terrain is the same.
Loneliness is the most common issue, followed by identity confusion, relationship stress, and burnout. Many expats in Stockholm are high-functioning professionals who look fine on the outside but feel disconnected on the inside. Others are dealing with parenting challenges, cultural guilt, or the grief of losing their former identity. These issues overlap and compound each other, which is why therapy helps.
Yes, when done properly. Online therapy works well for expats because it removes logistical barriers and allows you to work from a space where you feel comfortable. The research supports it, and my experience confirms it. Most clients find online therapy just as effective as in-person work, and some prefer it because it feels less formal and more private.
Living in Sweden as an expat puts stress on relationships, especially if one partner is Swedish and the other is not. There are cultural differences around communication, parenting, and social life that can create tension. Expat couples also struggle with loneliness, isolation, and the difficulty of maintaining friendships. Parenting abroad brings its own challenges, from navigating the Swedish school system to feeling excluded from parent social groups. These issues are normal, and they respond well to therapy.
Look for someone who understands the expat experience, not just theoretically but from lived experience. Look for someone who works in your native language, because therapy is hard enough without having to translate your feelings. And look for someone whose approach makes sense to you. If you are not sure, book a consultation call and see how it feels. A good therapist will be able to explain how they work, and you will get a sense of whether it is the right fit.
I work with English-speaking expats anywhere in Sweden via Zoom, and I also offer in-person sessions in Oslo for anyone who travels to Norway.
In-person sessions at Ruseløkkveien 59, two minutes from Aker Brygge. Available for individual and couples therapy.
In-Person or ZoomServing Asker, Bærum, Drammen, Lillestrøm, and surrounding areas. In-person or online sessions available.
ZoomOnline therapy for English-speaking expats anywhere in Norway. Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, and beyond.
ZoomOnline therapy for expats in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala, and anywhere else in Sweden.
ZoomZoom sessions for English-speaking expats in Copenhagen, Aarhus, and throughout Denmark.
ZoomOnline therapy available to English speakers anywhere in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland.
I had tried therapy in Stockholm before and it never really worked. Working with Andi was different because she already understood what was hard about living here. I did not have to explain the loneliness or the cultural confusion. She just got it. That made the actual work so much easier.
Therapy via Zoom from Sweden works really well. I was sceptical at first, but it turned out to be more convenient and just as effective as in-person. Andi's approach is direct and grounded, which is exactly what I needed. I felt understood from the first session, which has not always been the case with other therapists.
Working with Andi helped me understand that I was not failing at integration. I was just living the reality of being an expat in Sweden. That reframing made a huge difference. She is honest, practical, and deeply empathetic. I recommend her to any English speaker struggling with life in Scandinavia.
I am originally from Scotland. I moved to Oslo over 10 years ago, and I have been working as a psychotherapist in private practice ever since. I trained in integrative psychotherapy, Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Maté, and the Safe and Sound Protocol.
I specialise in working with English-speaking expats across Scandinavia. I understand the experience of living between cultures because I have lived it myself. My approach is direct, grounded, and focused on what actually helps rather than what sounds good.
I work with clients across Sweden via secure video sessions using Zoom. All you need is a private space, a decent internet connection, and a device with a camera. Sessions are 50 minutes, just like in-person therapy, and happen at a scheduled time each week. Many clients find online therapy more convenient because there is no travel time, no waiting rooms, and you can do it from wherever you feel most comfortable. I send a Zoom link before each session. You click it, we talk, and that is it. I have been doing online work since before the pandemic, so this is not a backup option for me. It is a proper, effective way of working.
Yes. I work with expats in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Uppsala, Lund, and anywhere else in Sweden where you have an internet connection. Because all sessions are via Zoom, your physical location does not matter. I have worked with people in small towns, rural areas, and major cities. The only requirement is that you are comfortable working in English and that we can schedule a time that works for both of us. Whether you are in central Stockholm or up in Kiruna, the process is exactly the same.
I see a lot of expats struggling with loneliness, cultural isolation, identity questions, and the ongoing tension between their home culture and Swedish culture. Many people come to me because they feel disconnected, even if they have friends and a good job. Others are dealing with relationship stress, parenting challenges in a foreign system, or burnout from trying to integrate while also maintaining their own identity. There is also a lot of work around ambiguous loss, the feeling that you are not fully here or there, and the guilt that comes with that. These are normal expat experiences, and they respond well to therapy when you work with someone who understands the context.
Because I am not Swedish, and that matters more than you might think. I grew up in Scotland, trained in the UK, and have lived in Scandinavia for over 10 years. I understand what it is like to be foreign here. I know the cultural codes, the silences, the unspoken expectations. I also know what it feels like to miss home, to feel guilty about complaining, and to wonder if you will ever really belong. A Swedish therapist might be excellent, but they are speaking from inside the culture you are trying to navigate. I am speaking from outside it, just like you. That shared perspective is often what makes therapy work for expats.
I do, though I live in Norway rather than Sweden. The expat experience across Scandinavia is remarkably similar. The politeness, the emotional reserve, the difficulty making deep friendships, the integration paradox where you are welcome but never quite included. I have had those conversations with expats in Sweden many times, and I recognise the patterns. The specifics differ slightly between Norway and Sweden, but the emotional terrain is the same. You are living in a wealthy, functional, progressive society that is also emotionally hard to access. That contradiction is real, and I understand it.
The first session is a conversation. We talk about what brought you to therapy, what you are struggling with, and what you hope to get out of this. I will ask questions to understand your situation better. You can ask me anything you want about how I work, what therapy will look like, or whether I think I can help. There is no pressure to commit after the first session. Some people know right away that it is a good fit. Others need to think about it. Either way is fine. The session is 50 minutes, and it happens via Zoom. You do not need to prepare anything. Just show up and we will take it from there.
I charge the same rate for online and in-person sessions. Rates depend on whether you are paying privately or using insurance, and whether you are booking individual or couples therapy. I do not charge in Swedish krona, I work in Norwegian kroner, but I can provide pricing information when you get in touch. I also offer a free 20-minute consultation before you commit to anything, so you can get a sense of whether this feels like the right fit before spending money. Contact me via the website or phone, and I will send you all the details.
You can book a free 20-minute consultation through the website, or you can email me directly at Andikerrlittle@gmail.com or call +47 906 02 994. I usually respond within 24 hours. Once we have spoken and decided to work together, I will send you a Zoom link and some basic paperwork. After that, we schedule a regular time each week and start. The whole process is simple and private. I do not work through a clinic or a booking platform. It is just you and me, and we set it up in whatever way works best for you.
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