Top Tips for Finding Online Therapy for Depression and Anxiety in 2025 | Expat Therapy Hub

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Living and working abroad in Singapore can be exciting, but it also comes with challenges such as loneliness, cultural adjustment, and stress. Many expats experience depression and anxiety, and finding the right support network is key.  Especially when family are not close and knowledge of local mental health support is limited. The good news is that in 2025, access to online therapy for depression and anxiety is easier, more flexible, and there is affordable therapy online.

What is anxiety and how does it affect your daily life? Anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks). Anxiety can lead to social exclusion because of social withdrawal. It can affect your concentration, your sleep; making sleep difficult or disrupted.  Other symptoms include shortness of breath, digestive issues, fatigue, depression and mood swings, panic attacks and general negativity.  Sometimes anxiety can be completely debilitating, effecting work, friendships and social engagements but talking to a professional therapist they can help guide you to the better calmer you.

It is important  to recognise if you any of these symptoms  and if you are unable to manage the situation then it is essential to seek professional help.

To help deal with anxiety and depression, there are many natural aids that can support positive health and reduce anxiety such as:

·       Daily walks and exercise . Fresh air, exercise, being outside in nature and natural reliefs for a busy mind

·       Journaling can calm anxious thoughts – by writing your daily thoughts, it is believed that this reduces anxiety

·       Eating healthily and avoiding processed foods. Processed foods or what we now know as UPF – ultra-processed foods often contain high levels of saturated fat, salt and sugar. It has been suggested that these additives can be responsible for negative health effects

·       Managing sleep and coming off screens. Too much screen activity, scrolling through social media can keep the mind alert and busy. It is important to remove all screens at least 30 minutes before bed to calm the mind. Reading is recommended before sleep.

·       Breathing exercises - Deep breathing and relaxation activate the other part of your nervous system, the parasympathetic nervous system, which sends a signal to your brain to tell the anxious part that you're safe and don't need to use the fight, flight, or freeze response. Deep breathing gets more oxygen to the thinking brain.

·       Talking to friends and family and sharing the reasons for stress or anxiety.

·       Listening to music or reading a book

·       Engaging in a hobby – sports, clubs, social activities have been shown to help connect with others and therefore help support positive mental health.

Looking for online mental health support can be challenging. Therefore, when searching for the therapy for expats, it’s important to find a therapist who understands the unique pressures of expat life. Practical issues like time zones, cultural transitions, and distance from family all play a role in mental wellbeing. Working with a therapist experienced in supporting expats means you’ll receive strategies that are relevant to your life abroad. Affordability also matters, for example, Kevin Thomas offers sessions at $85/hour, he is based in the UK but with Expat Therapy Hub’s clever calendar management you can see his availability in your time zone whether you are in Singapore or in Portugal.

Language and cultural background can also make a big difference. Fanny Isnard Persson at $95 per session is a therapist specialising in anxiety who works in French, English, and Swedish, ideal for expats wanting to express themselves in their own language.  Fanny lives in Sweden. Similarly, Valerio Scaramucci $90 per session, speaks English, Spanish, and Italian, and as someone living in Argentina, he understands first-hand what it means to adapt to life abroad. His expertise in treating anxiety and stress is especially valuable for expats managing transitions and uncertainty. He also covers trauma, relationship issues and anger.

In addition to therapy sessions, you can strengthen your wellbeing with free tools designed to support mental health. The Expat Therapy Hub offers a free anxiety booklet, filled with simple techniques to manage stress and anxiety day to day. It also offers a support hub with links and suggestions for books, podcasts and many downloadable resources.  

Whether you’re seeking affordable online therapy, a multilingual therapist, or simply the right connection, Expat Therapy Hub is the best online platform for expats and connects you with experts who understand expat life. The professional, qualified therapists at Expat Therapy Hub provide support for the whole range of mental health issues; such as eating disorders, relationship issues, stress, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, anger management, autism, burn out, low self-esteem and many more.

Prices start from $60 per session.  There is a dedicated teen section for children between 13-18 years old. All clients can have a 15-minute free discovery session with the ETH therapist before they book the full session. And Expat Therapy Hub has mental health nurses that offer sessions to help you decide which therapist is best and can offer advice and guide you positively on your mental health journey.