About The Nomad Soul
The Nomad Soul was created with passion and love to provide support to expats in their journey aborad. The driving force behind The Nomad Soul is Georgiana Darau – MSc in Social and Cultural Psychology, Mental Health Counselor, and Intercultural Trainer with over 8 years of experience. She brings a unique blend of expertise and personal experience to her practice. Her journey began with a deep passion for understanding the human mind, which evolved as she navigated her own challenges as an international student abroad. This led her to combine her love for psychology and travel, resulting in the creation of The Nomad Soul – a resource dedicated to self-discovery and self-awareness for expatriates.
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Meet Georgiana Darau - Mental Health Counselor
Finding the right resources as an expat or international student can be challenging. Choosing a mental health counselor who understands the unique nuances of expatriate life is crucial.
Georgiana’s personal and professional background equips her with a deep understanding of the expat experience, from moving and adapting to a new culture to the impacts on mental health and well-being. She is here to provide the specialized support you need to thrive in your journey abroad.
Georgiana's warm, empathetic, and open-minded nature makes her an ideal companion for those seeking to enhance their well-being. She is committed to helping you become the best version of yourself by fostering self-awareness and a deeper connection to the world around you. Through her support, you will gain insights into your own experiences and learn to navigate the complexities of expat life with greater ease – through dedicated workshops, support groups and individual counselling sessions.
Therapeutic Approach
As a Mental Health Counselor, Intercultural Trainer, and Future Integrative Psychotherapist, Georgiana brings a well-rounded perspective to her practice.
In her counseling practice, Georgiana embraces an integrative approach, drawing from various therapeutic modalities such as Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment Theory, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, and Trauma-focused interventions.
By tailoring her methods to each individual's unique circumstances, she provides comprehensive care and support customized to their specific needs.
Areas of Expertise
Her professional journey has equipped her to support a wide range of mental health and well-being challenges, including:
Self-growth & Personal Development
Self-esteem & Confidence Building
Anxiety & Depression
Trauma & Abuse Recovery
She also specializes in helping individuals navigate:
Social Integration & Life Transitions
Career Changes & Professional Development
Stress Management & Work-Life Balance
Intercultural Management & Leadership Skills
Educational Background and Expertise
With over 8 years of experience in psychology, she offers extensive expertise in mental health counselling, intercultural training, social sciences research, human resources, and cross-cultural management and leadership consulting.
Georgiana holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Lorraine in France and an Erasmus Mundus Master Joint-Degree in Psychology of Global Mobility, Inclusion, and Diversity in Society from the GLOBAL-MINDS Consortium, having studied in Poland, Turkey, and Ireland. She is currently pursuing further training to become a certified Integrative Psychotherapist at the University of Derby in the UK following an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Georgiana is a member of well-respected international organisations in psychology and therapy, which help her grow and improve in her profession:
- Member since 2023 - IACCP - International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Student Member since 2024 - BACP - British Association of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Life-long Development
Georgiana's commitment to life-long personal and professional development drives her to engage in personal psychotherapy, supervision and regularly participate in additional training and conferences in the field of psychology and psychotherapy. This dedication ensures that she stays at the forefront of the field, providing the best possible support to those she works with.
Mental health and well-being is the cornerstone of a fulfilling expatriate experience.
My Journey of Self-discovery as an Expat...
'My journey of self-discovery started as a young and curious adult the moment I decided to move from my home country Romania to France to pursue my passion for studying psychology. Little did I know the challenges that were awaiting me as an expat in a different country, culture and environment. Having landed all alone in a new chapter of my life in a new cultural environment, I quickly started to...
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