Student Counselling Online | English-Speaking Counsellor in France

Counselling: a confidential space to think, feel and move forward

Living and studying or working in France can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating or unexpectedly difficult.

Whether you’re an international student or an expat navigating life abroad, online therapy in your own language can offer clarity, grounding and support.

I offer online counselling in English for people living across France who want a reflective space to understand what’s going on beneath the surface and begin making meaningful changes.

Who I work with

English‑speaking expats living in France

Adjusting to a new country can bring challenges you didn’t anticipate — cultural differences, loneliness, identity shifts, relationship strain or a loss of familiar support networks.

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English‑speaking students in France

Many students struggle with academic pressure, anxiety, procrastination, perfectionism or feeling blocked when they try to study. Therapy can help you understand what’s getting in the way and begin shifting those patterns.

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How I work

I offer weekly online sessions in a private, confidential setting. My approach is psychodynamic, which means we explore the emotional patterns, experiences and internal pressures that shape how you feel and behave today.

Sessions take place online, making therapy accessible wherever you are in France — helpful if you move between locations, have a changing schedule or prefer the privacy of working from home.

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About David Winter

I am a qualified, experienced therapist with an MSc in psychodynamic counselling from the University of London.
I have worked in numerous universities in the UK, as well as in private practice in the UK and Paris.

I also have a background in teaching, tutoring and academia - and living abroad in French-speaking countries.

I work in English or French (or both), depending on what feels most natural for you.
My practice follows the UK psychodynamic counselling tradition and is independent of the French public healthcare system.

Sessions

Sessions last 50 minutes. The first session, lasting 30 to 40 minutes, is free.

Language

Sessions are conducted in English. For clients who move between English and French, bilingual sessions are possible, allowing you to speak in the language that feels most natural in the moment.

Location

Based in Provence, I work online with clients across France and internationally.

GET IN TOUCH

If you would like to arrange an initial session or ask a question, you’re welcome to contact me by email. I aim to reply within two working days.
Email: hello@englishcounselling.online
Phone / WhatsApp: +33 6 95 66 70 56

Online Counselling in English For Students and Expats in France