Moving countries isn’t just paperwork – it’s personal.

In this powerful Chinwag Tuesdays episode, I’m joined by Katrina James, a Sydney-based counsellor who helps skilled migrants navigate the emotional challenges of moving to Australia. From homesickness and cultural confusion to late-night dinners and job market pressure, Katrina shares what really happens after the visa is approved.

Learn how Aussie culture differs, why feeling lost is normal, and how to rebuild confidence when you're far from home. Whether you've just arrived or have lived here for years, this one’s for every migrant who’s ever felt a little stuck or misunderstood.

If you're a skilled migrant in Australia struggling with confidence, culture shock or belonging, this episode is for you. Learn Australian English, improve your Aussie accent, and understand how emotions play a role in settling into your new life.

Key Highlights:

• Meet Katrina: Sydney roots & migrant mental health

• Migration is emotional: What most people miss

• Family, culture & feeling “out of place” in Australia

• Australian work culture & self-doubt for migrants

• The hidden cost of job rejection & local experience bias

• What confidence really looks like after moving

• Little things that rebuild identity & belonging

• Redefining success: What migrants often forget

Looking to improve your own Aussie English?
I offer 1:1 coaching, group classes, and online courses designed to help you sound more natural, build confidence, and feel at home in Australian conversations.

📲 How to Contact Katrina

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reframe_counselling_/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-james-reframe/ 

• Website: https://www.reframecounselling.com.au/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reframecounsellingaus

  
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