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Coach · Psychologist · 3 Languages

You've chosen a life across borders. Now you need clarity on what comes next.

When you relocate, change careers, or rebuild your life in a new country, the challenge isn't just logistical. It's deeply personal. I know. I've lived it. And that's exactly why I can help you move through it without losing yourself in the process.

Online · Worldwide · EN · ES · PT

Danielle Piellusch, life and career transition coach for international professionals

Who this is for

People navigating life between worlds.

My clients are internationally mobile: they've relocated, reinvented, and rebuilt. They're professionally capable, emotionally intelligent, and still feel like something essential is missing. They don't need more information. They need space to think, and someone who understands both the strategy and the psychology.

Expats & global nomads

Navigating identity, belonging, and career across borders and time zones.

Professionals in career transition

Changing roles, industries, or starting over. With the complexity of doing it across borders.

Leaders in new cultural contexts

Managing teams, building credibility, and performing under pressure in an unfamiliar culture.

Relocated partners rebuilding their professional identity

After following a partner abroad, finding your own footing again.

Danielle Piellusch, Brazilian psychologist and coach based in Europe

Why this is different

I'm not just a coach. I've lived this.

Most coaches help you plan your next move. I help you understand why the move you're making feels harder than it should, and what's really going on underneath.

I'm a Brazilian clinical psychologist with 16 years of HR leadership experience at global organizations. I served as Career Coach and Global Recruitment Lead at Korn Ferry, and as a leader in executive search at major international firms. I've sat on both sides of the table. I know how companies think, how careers shift, and how people rebuild.

And I've lived what many of my clients are navigating. As a Brazilian who has called Europe home for over a decade, I've experienced international relocation, career reinvention, and the quiet disorientation of rebuilding yourself in an unfamiliar context. I know what it means to perform well professionally while feeling personally unmoored. To navigate a career and a life that spans cultures, languages, and different versions of who you are.

How we work

One clear path. Tailored to you.

Start here

Clarity Session

90 minutes · Online

€222

One focused 90-minute session. We cut through the noise, name what's really happening, and identify what needs to shift. You leave with genuine clarity and a concrete next step, valuable on its own and a natural starting point for those who want to go further.

If you continue to the programme, your Clarity Session fee is deducted from the total.

  • Pre-session intake form
  • Written summary and next steps delivered within 48 hours
  • A written map of what's happening, what's holding you back, and what to do next
  • Not a sales call. A real working session.
Book a Clarity Session

The journey

The Life Transition Programme

8 sessions · 3 to 4 months · Online

€1,777

Limited availability · Current rate

A structured, deeply personal process for professionals navigating a significant transition. We work on both the strategic and the human dimensions because knowing what to do is rarely the problem. Understanding what's holding you back is.

You'll leave knowing who you are, what you want, and how to move forward — without losing yourself in the process.

For those ready to go deeper after a Clarity Session, or who already know they want the full journey.

  • 8 × 60-min video sessions
  • Async support between sessions (WhatsApp/email, 24h response)
  • Personalised exercises and reflections after each session
  • A Clarity Map delivered at the end: your anchors, your path, your next chapter

I work with a small number of clients at a time. If you're considering it, don't wait.

Apply for the programme

Most clients begin with a Clarity Session and continue into the programme.

Sessions are conducted online via video call, in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, from wherever you are in the world.

What clients say.

Danielle helped me redefine success in a way that finally felt like my own.
Global Marketing Leader, Spain
Moving abroad changed more than my location. It changed my sense of identity. Danielle helped me navigate that transition with clarity and confidence.
Brazilian Professional Living in Europe
I felt stuck between the life I had built and the person I was becoming. Danielle helped me bridge that gap.
Tech Leader, Netherlands

The process

Three steps to get started.

01

Book a Clarity Session

A focused 90-minute session. We name what's actually happening and you leave with clarity on your next step.

02

You share your story

Before we begin, you complete a short intake so I understand your context, history, and goals. This shapes everything.

03

You move forward

With a clear map and ongoing support, you navigate your transition with intention. Not reaction.

Common questions.

How is coaching different from therapy?+

Coaching is forward-focused. We work on clarity, decisions, and direction, not on diagnosing or treating mental health conditions. That said, my background in psychology means I understand the deeper human dimensions of what you're navigating, and I won't ignore them.

Do I need to be in a crisis to work with you?+

No. Most of my clients are functioning well on the outside. They come because something feels misaligned, unclear, or quietly exhausting, and they want to understand it before it becomes a crisis.

What's the investment?+

The Clarity Session is €222, a focused 90-minute conversation where we identify what's really happening and what needs to change. If you continue to the full programme, the €222 is deducted from the total. The Life Transition Programme is €1,777 for 8 sessions over 3 to 4 months. Limited spots available at this rate.

How does payment work?+

For the Clarity Session, book your slot directly and complete payment via the secure link in your booking confirmation. Your session is confirmed once payment is received. For the Programme, payment is completed at the time of booking your first session. All major cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted.

What if I'm not sure the programme is right for me?+

That's exactly what the Clarity Session is for. It's a 90-minute session (€222) where we assess your situation together and explore whether the Programme is the right next step. There's no pressure to continue, but if you do, the €222 is deducted from the Programme investment.

Can we work together also in Portuguese or Spanish?+

Yes. Sessions are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. You choose the language that feels most natural to you, and we can even switch between them if that helps.

Something in you already knows it's time.

If this resonates, even a little, let's talk.

Book a Clarity Session

Therapy | separate service

If you're looking for online therapy, I also work as a licensed Brazilian psychologist (CRP 06/100337) through a dedicated therapy platform, offering psychological support in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Sessions follow Brazilian federal regulations for online practice.

Go to therapy enquiries