hm. that's a toughie. i think psychologically it's more difficult, because your mind probably keeps thinking, "but he/she lives all the way in a whole other country.." like you said, it's not actually all that far, but mentally, it feels as though it is.

i guess my advice would be this: if it's bothering you, you may not want to continue seeing her/him. i'm not sure how long you've been in therapy with this person (it doesn't sound like too long), but i'd say cut your losses now, before you get even more invested and then find yourself in a real dilemma. and maybe it would help if this therapist could refer you to someone in your home country.