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One-to-one counseling and hypnotherapy for English-speaking adults living in Japan navigating stress, identity shifts, burnout, and life transitions.
Support for when “I’m fine” isn’t the whole story.
Support for when “I’m fine” isn’t the whole story.
I’m Bobby Nelson, a UK-trained integrative counsellor based in Kamakura, working with English-speaking clients in Japan and worldwide.
I combine steady, person-centered presence with structured tools like CBT or NLP when helpful — creating a space that’s practical, grounded, and tailored to what you actually need.
Grounded, practical support.
Grounded, practical support.
I work with adults who are functioning on the outside but feeling pressure, uncertainty, or internal strain beneath the surface. Sessions move at your pace — but they move. We identify patterns, test new responses, and build steadier ways of thinking and relating.
Common reasons people reach out
Common reasons people reach out
Adjustment Fatigue
Adjustment Fatigue
The quiet exhaustion that comes from constantly adapting — language, culture, expectations, identity.
Burnout & Work Pressure
Burnout & Work Pressure
High responsibility. Low emotional space. Carrying more than you show.
Loneliness & Disconnection
Loneliness & Disconnection
Being surrounded by people but still feeling unseen or misunderstood.
Life Transitions
Life Transitions
Relocation, career shifts, relationship changes, becoming a parent — or starting over.
Relationship Strain
Relationship Strain
Cross-cultural dynamics, communication breakdowns, or tension that keeps repeating.
Persistent Anxiety
Persistent Anxiety
A steady undercurrent of tension that doesn’t quite switch off — even when things seem “fine.”
How We Can Work Together
Why this space works
Why this space works
Living cross-culturally asks more of you than most people around you can see.
Over time, that constant adapting can create tension, fatigue, or a quiet sense of being stretched thin.
Having a steady space to slow down and speak freely — in your own language — allows you to notice what’s really going on underneath.
Clarity often begins there.
What to expect
What to expect
From our first conversation, you’ll notice something different: you don’t have to perform competence here.
We slow things down.
We look underneath surface patterns.
We make sense of what’s been quietly building.
Sometimes insight.
Sometimes relief.
Often, simply steadiness.
If structured tools like CBT or NLP are helpful, we can use them — but always in service of your lived experience, not as a formula.
This may be a good fit for you
This may be a good fit for you
• Are living abroad and navigating cultural or identity shifts
• Struggle with anxiety, overthinking, or burnout
• Feel internal pressure or persistent self-criticism
• Want practical tools alongside deeper insight
Ready for a small step?
Ready for a small step?
If something in you has been asking for attention — even quietly — we can start there.
A free 15-minute consultation gives us space to see whether working together feels like a good fit.
No pressure. No obligation. Just a conversation.
Book a free 15-minute consultation
Meet Bobby
Meet Bobby
I’m Bobby Nelson, a UK-trained integrative counsellor supporting expats and internationally-minded professionals in Japan.
Living cross-culturally has shaped much of my own life, and I understand how constant adapting can quietly take its toll. My work is grounded in person -centered counseling, with structured tools such as CBT and NLP available when helpful — always shaped around your pace and lived experience.
My role isn’t to “fix” you. It’s to offer a steady space where clarity can emerge.
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