In addition to the normal pressures of modern living, expat life can have its particular challenges. Moving to a different culture can be stressful, even for the most resilient personalities. If you have moved to Oman with your spouse and aren’t working, time can hang heavy on your hands. Although people are generally friendly here, they have their own busy lives and it can be lonely until you settle in. If you need someone to talk to there are places you can go for support. The Al Harub Medical Center (24 600 750) in Shatti has both life coaches and psychotherapists available, while Muscat Private Hospital (MPH), University Hospital and Hatat Polyclinic can put you in touch with counsellors, psychologists and psychiatrists. The hospitals and clinics listed in the table either have excellent practitioners on their staff, or they can refer you to an appropriate counsellor or therapist.