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Therapy & mental health
in Malta.

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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Finding a therapist in Malta

How to find the right 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

Do I actually need therapy?

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 is Gestalt therapy, and is it right for you?

What Gestalt therapy actually involves, how it differs from CBT, what a session looks like, and who tends to benefit most.

Organisational Psychology

Psychological safety at work: why teams stop talking.

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 in high-performing teams: why it happens and what to do.

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.