Support for the trailing spouse on a dependent visa
As a trailing spouse, you moved for your partner's job and may have left a career, friends and family behind. Our India-based counsellors help you rebuild identity, purpose and connection, in online sessions that suit your time zone. We do not give visa advice.
What is trailing spouse syndrome?
It is an informal term for the loneliness, loss of identity and low mood a relocating partner can feel.
- Feeling like you lost yourself in the move
- Days with no structure or purpose
- Resentment you feel guilty about
- Relatives assuming you're 'enjoying life abroad'
Trailing spouse depression: when it's more than adjusting
If low mood, tiredness or hopelessness lasts for weeks, please reach out. We do not diagnose, but talking helps, and we can suggest when local medical support is a good idea.
How an Indian counsellor helps
- Make space for grief over the life you paused
- Build routines, goals and friendships of your own
- Talk honestly with your partner about roles and resentment
How sessions work across time zones
All sessions are online by secure video call. We offer early-morning and late-evening India-time slots, so you can meet before work or after dinner wherever you live. Tell us your country and time zone when you book.
What a session looks like
It starts with a free 15-minute call to see if we're the right fit. Sessions are a private conversation in English, Hindi, Marathi — you talk about what's going on, and together we work out small, practical next steps.
Frequently asked questions
What is trailing spouse syndrome?
Trailing spouse syndrome is an informal term for the loneliness, loss of identity and low mood that the partner who moves for their spouse's job can feel, especially when they can't work or have left a career behind.
Is it normal to resent my spouse after moving?
It's common. Naming the feeling and talking about it openly is healthier than hiding it.
Can my partner join a session?
Yes. We offer individual and couples sessions online.
What times work in my time zone?
We offer early-morning and late-evening India-time slots, which fit evenings in the Gulf and Asia and mornings or nights in Europe, North America and Australia. Tell us your country and time zone when you book.
Are your counsellors licensed in my country?
No. Our counsellors are based in India and offer online counselling. This is not licensed therapy in your country of residence.
Do you give dependent visa advice?
No. We offer emotional support only. Please consult a qualified immigration professional.
Talk to an Indian counsellor
Online counselling worldwide from India, at times that fit your time zone.