Struggling in Shanghai?

Living in China can take some time getting used to. Whether you just arrived or you have been living here for a few years now, nothing seems to go easy. Especially if you are a person who wants to be in control and has a strict set of norms of "how things should be done". Actually, the more of a control freak you are, the more difficult life can be. If you feel out of control you will feel stressed. And yes, you are definitely out of control here. But take a breath now – getting angry or frustrated will only make things worse.

Usually you are perfectly capable of dealing with life´s daily problems. For some reason now it just seems too much to handle and you could do with a helping hand. Or with someone who listens.

My name is Ans Hooft, I am a Counsellor from The Netherlands and I am based in Shanghai, China. I specialise in Stress Counselling and helping individuals cope with life transitions. Through a brief series of one-on-one discussions, I will encourage you to clarify issues, identify goals and work towards regaining a sense of balance in your life. Sessions may include personal and career goal setting, communication strategies, job coaching, dealing with cultural adjustment and other stress-related issues.