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Practical guides on finding a therapist, understanding different approaches, and knowing when it might be time to reach out. Written by Michael Said, PPBM 494 warranted psychotherapist in Mellieħa, Malta.
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Read this first →Finding a therapist in Malta
What the different titles mean, how to check someone's credentials, what to ask before booking, and what to expect from your first session.
Mental health in Malta
You don't need to be in crisis. The signs that talking to someone might help — and the myths that stop people from reaching out.
Gestalt therapy in Malta
What Gestalt therapy actually involves, how it differs from CBT, what a session looks like, and who tends to benefit most.
Organisational Psychology
When people stop speaking up, it looks like calm. It isn't. What psychological safety actually is, how to spot when it's broken, and what to do about it.
Workplace Wellbeing · Leadership
Burnout is not an individual problem — it's a systems problem. The six conditions that produce it, and how organisations can address them before it's too late.
Choosing a Therapist in Malta
When people search specifically for a male therapist, there is usually a reason. This post is for anyone wondering whether that instinct is worth following — and what to look for if it is.
Therapy in Malta
Whether you are an expat, a returning Maltese resident, or simply more at ease in English — finding a therapist who truly works in English matters more than people expect.
Therapy for Expats
Living abroad is psychologically complex — even when it is going well. What online therapy for expats actually looks like, who it is for, and how to find the right person.
Guide to Therapy in Malta
Everything worth knowing about getting therapy in Malta — who can provide it, what it costs, what the different approaches are, and how to find the right person.
Understanding Therapy in Malta
These titles get used interchangeably, but they mean quite different things. A clear guide to qualifications, roles, and how to decide which professional is right for you.
Starting Therapy in Malta
Books, podcasts, apps — self-help has its place. But there is a point where it stops working. This piece is about recognising that point and what the next step looks like.