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Psychotherapist · Mellieħa, Malta, Online in Europe · PPBM 494

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Probably because you have been carrying something for a bit too long. You're still functioning, but something feels off, harder than it needs to, heavy, perhaps lonely. Whether it's anxiety, depression, grief, disordered eating, problematic phone use, feeling guilty saying no, a sports injury, or questions of identity or sexuality, you owe yourself the space to share that burden with someone.

Michael Said, male psychotherapist offering therapy in Malta

Michael Said, male psychotherapist — therapy in Malta and online in Europe

Meet Michael

Hi — I'm Michael Said, BSc (Hons), MSc, MA, a Gestalt Psychotherapist based in Malta, practising between Demajo Medical in Mellieħa and across Europe online. My work is grounded in the belief that everyone has the agency, authenticity and capacity to overcome the obstacles they're facing. My job is to help you believe that too.

I work with clients presenting different issues, including but not limited to: ADHD, disordered eating, addictions, anxiety, depression, issues of identity & sexuality, problematic childhood experiences and sports-related mental health issues.

Therapy isn't about becoming someone else. It's not magic, and it's not just a chat. It's about understanding yourself with compassion, breaking patterns that no longer serve you, and feeling more present in your own life. It is about situating yourself in the presence of another, and learning what that relationship can teach you about your own patterns of experience.

My role isn't to tell you what to do or who to become, it's to help you understand yourself differently, so that lasting change becomes possible. I welcome clients from all walks of life and beliefs.

What I help with

The stuff that's hard
to put into words.

These are the areas I work with most. If you're not sure whether your situation fits, reach out — it probably does.

Anxiety & burnout

The restlessness that won't settle. The tiredness that sleep doesn't fix. Working harder to feel less.

Identity & self-worth

Who you are, what you want, where you belong. The gap between how you present and how you actually feel.

Relationships

Patterns that repeat. Difficulty with closeness, conflict, or letting people in. What you bring from your past.

Addiction & unhealthy patterns

The things you reach for to cope — and what they're covering. Drinking, eating, staying in things that don't fit.

LGBTQI+ experiences

Identity, coming out, family, internalised shame, relationships. Worked with someone who understands from the inside.

Life transitions

Grief, career changes, moving countries, the end of something. When life changes faster than you can keep up.

Who I work with

People who've tried to think their way out of something — and it hasn't worked.

People who drink a bit more than they'd like to. Who eat in ways they don't fully understand. Who stay in jobs, relationships, or cities that don't fit — and can't quite explain why they're still there.

People who are functioning. Maybe even succeeding. But carrying something underneath that they've never quite been able to put into words.

People who've never felt fully at home — in their jobs, their friendships, their families, or their own skin. Who've spent a long time in the wrong circles, wondering why it never quite clicked.

People navigating identity, sexuality, or what it means to belong — who want to work with someone who understands that from the inside.

People who've had to stop doing the thing that kept them sane — sport, movement, the physical outlet — and don't know who they are without it.

People who suspect the thing they came in to talk about isn't actually the thing.

My approach

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change."
— Carl Rogers

My work is rooted in Gestalt therapy: present-focused, relational, grounded in what's happening now. I don't follow a script. I push when pushing is needed, and I stay with you when it isn't.

How I work →

Therapy goes deeper. It works with psychological patterns, past experiences, and mental health concerns. As a psychotherapist, my training roots the work there — but the conversations go as deep as they need to. Sometimes, I may need to refer you to other professionals to ensure you are receiving the proper care.

Anyone dealing with the kind of stuff that's hard to put into words — anxiety, burnout, identity, relationships, low mood, addiction patterns, life transitions. LGBTQI+ clients are very welcome. I see clients online in Europe, and in person in Mellieħa, Malta.

Yes — LGBTQI+ clients are very welcome. Whether it's identity, coming out, relationships, or family, you can speak freely in sessions without needing to explain the basics.

Sessions are 50 minutes over video call. You can be anywhere in Europe. Most people find it easier than they expected — being in your own space can actually help. All you need is somewhere private and a good internet connection. Sessions must be held in a private space where you will not be disturbed — not your car, a shared kitchen, or a living space.

Mostly me understanding what's going on for you, and you getting a feel for whether this works. You don't need to arrive with everything figured out. We'll end with a clearer sense of what you're after and how I can help.

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Get in touch

Let's have
a real conversation.

Not sure if this is right for you? Send a message and I'll get back to you within 24–48 hours. No pressure.

Emailhello@whatmichaelsaid.com

In personDemajo Medical, Mellieħa, Malta

OnlineAvailable across Europe

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