You miss people, places, and small routines that used to sustain you.
Beatriz Cabrillo Cachafeiro · Online Psychology
Online therapy for migration grief
You can be building a new life and still miss your old one.
Book a sessionDo you feel distant, even from yourself?
There are small things that weigh heavily: not being able to see your loved ones when you need to, searching for words in another language, or feeling like you have to start all over again. Maybe you're doing well in many ways, and yet you still don't quite feel at home.
In therapy, there's room for that mix. You don't have to choose between being grateful for what you have and talking about what you struggle with. I support adults online, in Spanish or English.
Perhaps you recognize yourself in this.
You feel caught between two places and you can't quite recognize either of them as home.
You find it difficult to form bonds or express your feelings in another language.
Hope coexists with nostalgia, guilt, or weariness.
You wonder whether to stay, return, or change course, and you feel pressure to make the right decision.
Migration doesn't mean the same thing to everyone. Feeling this way doesn't mean you have a disorder or that you're not adjusting well.
What do we mean here by migratory grief?
Sometimes you feel caught between two worlds. Hope and nostalgia, gratitude and guilt can coexist and deserve to be listened to without haste.
We use this expression to talk about the losses and changes that can accompany migration: distance from important people, language, customs, support networks, or plans. It doesn't imply that you've lost everything or that you have to go through fixed stages.
Work, housing, bureaucratic procedures, and discrimination also matter. And so does the ability to see the people you love. Not everything can be solved by changing your mindset.
How we will work in therapy
I'm Beatriz Cabrillo Cachafeiro, a licensed clinical psychologist. I understand the experience of migration, although my story doesn't replace yours. I work from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment Theory perspective, listening to what you need in your specific situation.
Make room for what you have left behind, for what you have chosen
You can talk about what you miss, what you hoped for, and what you've found. Choosing to leave doesn't obligate you to feel good about everything.
Understand how it's affecting you now
We look at what's weighing on you now: loneliness, uncertainty, or changes in your relationships. We also look at what support you have and what difficulties require help outside of therapy.
Building meaningful support and routines
We're looking for ways to nurture your connections and create new points of reference, without asking you to forget your roots or feel at home too soon.
Supporting your decisions
Stay, return, change course? We can help you sort through your doubts and explore your options. There's no single right answer for everyone, nor a fixed timeframe for adapting.
Is this space for you?
For adults experiencing change and distress related to migration or return. This could be a recent move or an experience from years ago. You don't need to fit a specific idea of how a migrant should feel.
Your online therapy space in Spanish or English
The sessions are one-on-one and conducted via video call, in Spanish or English. You will need privacy and a stable internet connection. Before starting, we will assess whether this format suits your needs and location.
Click "Book a session" to open the calendar and see the online one-on-one session option. You can also learn more about this format here.
Before booking, you might wonder
Can I ask for help if I was the one who wanted to leave?
Yes. Choosing to move doesn't prevent you from feeling loss or needing support. We can talk about what you value in your current life as well as what you find difficult.
What if I've been away for years?
There's no set timeframe. A visit, a loss, a family change, or a return home can all lead you to reconsider things. We'll assess what you're going through now, without assuming it's all due to migration.
Will therapy help me decide if I should go back?
We can organize your doubts and explore what matters in that decision. The choice will still be yours, and therapy can't eliminate all uncertainty or resolve the practicalities for you.
Can I do online sessions from any country?
Before we begin, we will assess your place of residence, your needs, and the possibility of providing you with care under those conditions. It is not guaranteed that the online option will be suitable or available in every situation.
What do I do if I need urgent help?
This service does not provide emergency care. If there is immediate danger or you cannot keep yourself safe, contact your local emergency services or go to the emergency room without waiting for a response to this form.
There's room for what you've left behind and for what you're building.
You can book a session to talk about how you're experiencing this stage of your life, without having to justify your feelings or know in advance what decision to make.
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