Dr. Emmanuelle NIOLLET

Dr. Emmanuelle Niollet is a highly qualified clinical psychologist (DESS – Paris 8) specialising in ethno-psychiatry. With an extensive professional background that spans humanitarian work, hospital care, and clinical practice in developed and developing countries, Dr. Niollet brings a wealth of knowledge and cultural understanding to her therapy sessions. She provides therapy for adults, individuals, couples, children, and those in mixed marriages. Her expertise also extends to expatriates, offering specialized support to help them and their families navigate the challenges of adapting to new cultures.

Dr. Niollet’s passion for helping vulnerable populations is reflected in her volunteer work as a therapist for migrants, refugees, and victims. She also works in child welfare under legal referrals and supervises social workers who support homeless individuals. Her commitment to social justice and her work with underserved communities demonstrate her dedication to positively impacting society.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Niollet is a respected educator. She teaches psychology at Psychoprat in Lyon and leads talks and workshops on expatriation life cycles, sharing her expertise with a broader audience. Her research in ethno-psychiatry, including the observation of a religious Sufi traditional healer, highlights her deep interest in understanding different cultures and their perceptions of mental health and disorders.

Having lived as an expatriate in Ireland, Algeria, the UK, Qatar, Myanmar (Burma), Sudan, and Indonesia, Dr. Niollet has personal experience with the complexities of expatriation. She has raised two bi-national Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and understands the impact of expatriation on families, which informs her compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to therapy.

Dr Niollet’s clinical specialities include a wide range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, cultural identity, career counselling, chronic illness, and addiction. She is also skilled in therapeutic modalities, including CBT, EMDR, and goal setting. Fluent in both English and French, Dr. Emmanuelle Niollet provides her clients with a supportive and culturally attuned space to work through their challenges and find healing.