About me

As a Consultant Psychotherapist, EMDR Trauma Therapist, ICF-qualified Coach and Clinical Supervisor, I offer online psychotherapy and counselling, coaching and supervision sessions in English and Maltese. I also have a very good understanding of Italian and French so it is possible for you to express yourself in your mother tongue if you prefer.

In my work I adopt an integrative approach, drawing upon different approaches according to what is more relevant to you in that particular moment in time. These approaches include Cognitive-Behavioural (CBT), Psychodynamic, Person-centred, Relational, Gestalt and Body psychotherapy.

One of my main areas of specialisation is working with trauma and other distressing or overwhelming experiences. As a trained Trauma Therapist I use EMDR therapy and other techniques to help reduce the impact of these experiences in a way that they are no longer overwhelming.

I am also a trained Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist and work with people who are preparing for or integrating experiences of altered states of consciousness. Together with Joan Sirera, another psychotherapist, we founded Conscious Growth where we offer legal psilocybin retreats in the Netherlands for deep personal transformation through altered states.

Another area of specialisation concerns sex, sexuality and the body. I trained as a Somatic Sex Therapist with the Instituto Cuerpo y Sexualidad in Barcelona and I help clients deal with sexual difficulties or adopt a more positive sexuality through body practices – something that can be combined with psychological therapy. I also set up Orange Bodies which offers workshops in embodiment and sexuality.

I also bring in mindfulness with a strong somatic focus into my work and facilitate workshops and retreats internationally.

Languages

I work primarily in English and Maltese. I also have a very good understanding of Italian and French so it is possible for you to express yourself in your mother tongue should you prefer.

Work experience​

Main work experiences include:

• • Senior Counsellor and Deputy Head of Service at the Counselling & Trauma Service of the London Fire Brigade
• • Freelance workshop and training developer and facilitator on various subjects, including sexuality and psychological wellbeing
• • Training Supervisor and Tutor on an MA course in Advanced Clinical Practice for Psychotherapists in London
• • Freelance consultancy work about psychological trauma
• • Counsellor at the Malta College for Arts, Science, and Technology
• • Part-time lecturer on Master’s degree programmes in Psychology and in Family Therapy in Malta
• • Peer reviewer for The Journal of Homosexuality

Qualifications and Education

• M.Sc. Integrative counselling and psychotherapy
• M.A. Professional practice in counselling and psychotherapy (supervision)
• ICF Diploma in Integrative Coaching
• Ketamine Assisted-Psychotherapy Training
• EMDR training
• Somatic Sexuality Therapist (ICS) training
• Sexual minority therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
• Certificate in Psychology
• Diploma in Philosophy
• B.Ed. (Hons.) Education

Professional Memberships and Accreditations​

I am a member of the following professional bodies:

• Malta Psychotherapy Profession Board (state-registered psychotherapist)
• European Association of Psychotherapy