Talking Therapy Place
Introducing Our Therapists
Talking Therapy Place was founded by Dr. Emma Micallef-Konewko and Dr Kristina Bettenzana; two highly skilled clinical psychologists who both spent a number of years in England working across various sectors in the NHS, before returning to practice in Malta.All of our therapists are highly trained and have a range of specialist skills in CBT, Narrative Therapy, Diagnostic Assessments (e.g. Autism, ADHD/ADD and learning difficulties) and Behavioural Therapy. Our therapists are able to provide therapy to children, young people, adults and families.
Our Therapists
To help our clients find the right specialist, we have the following therapist categories available:
FOUNDING & LEAD THERAPISTS:
Our practice founders and highly qualified psychologists, experienced in a range of complex specialist fields, warranted and HCPC registered.
SENIOR THERAPISTS:
All of our senior psychologists are highly qualified and either warranted or HCPC registered, with specialisms and experience in a wide range of areas.
THERAPISTS:
Our qualified therapists have recognised qualifications in psychology and have a number of years experience, with specialisms in psychology disciplines.
ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGISTS:
Our assistant psychologist practitioners are qualified to degree-level in psychology and are able to provide a range of therapy services under the direct supervision of one of our Senior and Lead Psychologists.
Founding & Lead Therapists
Dr. Emma Micallef Konewko
Clinical Psychologist (Warranted & HCPC Registered) and Co-founder
What therapies I offer:
CBT
Narrative Therapy
Behavioural Therapy
Specialises in:
Anxiety
Low mood
Depression
Low self-esteem
Social anxiety
Specific phobia
Anger
Professional burnout
Dr. Kristina Bettenzana
Clinical Psychologist (Warranted & HCPC Registered) and Co-founder
What therapies I offer:
CBT
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
ACT
Cognitive Rehab
Specialises in:
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Early psychosis
OCD
Acquired brain injuries
Neurodegenerative disorders
Senior Therapists
Dr. Fiona Ambley
Senior Clinical Psychologist (HCPC Registered)
What therapies I offer:
Diagnostic Assessments
Specialises in:
Specialist assessments
Diagnosis and recommendations for neurodevelopmental disorders
Autism
ADHD
Erika Muscat Genovese
Senior Educational Psychologist (Warranted)
What therapies I offer:
CBT
ACT
Play Techniques
Specialises in:
Assessments to diagnose dyslexia
Educational assessments
Autism
ADHD
Anxiety
Emotional & behavioural difficulties
Dr. Kevin Sammut Henwood
Forensic Psychologist (MPPB Warranted, BPS Chartered & HCPC Registered)
What therapies I offer:
CBT
ACT
BSFT
Structured manualised programmes
Specialises in:
Court & forensic assessments
Personality testing
Anger management & emotional regulation
Violence reduction
Substance abuse
Anxiety & depression
Personality disorders
Deviant sexual fantasies & offending behaviour
Marica Busietta
Psychotherapist (Warranted, ECAP Certified & ECP Registered)
What therapies I offer:
Gestalt Psychotherapy
Play Techniques
Specialises in:
Anger management
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Self-esteem
School related issues
Personal growth
Separation & loss
Elena Mamo
Counselling Psychologist, Gestalt Psychotherapist & Accredited VIG Practitioner
What therapies I offer:
Gestalt psychotherapy
CBT
IPT
DBT techniques
Specialises in:
Personal exploration and growth
Mindfulness
Perinatal wellbeing & mental health
General mental wellbeing & self care
Parent-infant relationship work
Mood & anxiety issues
Self-esteem
Burnout
Jessica Quirolo
Gestalt Psychotherapist (Warranted)
What therapies I offer:
Gestalt psychotherapy
Specialises in:
Anxiety
Depression
Bereavement
Loss & Grief
Trauma
Stress & Burn-Out
Self-Exploration
Personal Growth
Analise Grech
Neuropsychologist (Warranted)
What therapies I offer:
CBT
Play therapy techniques
DBT techniques
Neuro rehabilitation
Specialises in:
Anxiety
OCD
Depression
Low self esteem
Support for neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions
Alessandra Sammut Muscat
Existential psychotherapist
What therapies I offer:
Existential psychotherapy
Psychoeducation
Specialises in:
Self-development
Self-growth
Anxiety & depression
Stress & burnout
Separation
Emotion regulation
School related issues
Caroline Mallia
Psychotherapist (Warranted and ECP registered)
What therapies I offer:
Gestalt and Humanistic therapies
Specialises in:
Anger management & emotional regulation
Anxiety and low mood
Gender identity related issues
Loss & bereavement
Relationship issues
Self-exploration/development
Stress & burnout
Separation
Trauma
Therapists
Shamik Sheth
Systemic Family Therapist
What I offer:
Addiction and recovery
Culture
Domestic violence
Family relationships
Grief/Loss
Infidelity
LGBTIQA+
Life Transitions
Parenting
Specialises in:
Family therapy
Working with children & families
Couple's therapy
Rianne Psaila
Forensic Psychology Practitioner
What I offer:
CBT
ACT
BSFT
Structured manualised programmes
Specialises in:
Forensic assessments
Personality testing
Anger management
Emotional regulation
Violence reduction
Substance abuse
Anxiety & depression
Personality disorders
Deviant sexual fantasies
Kristina Koller
Transformational Coach & Mindfulness Practitioner and Team Coordinator
What therapies I offer:
Mindfullness
Meditation
Specialises in:
Meditation & Mindfulness
Personal Development coaching
Cognitive rehabilitation
Michela Vasallo Gatt
Neuropsychology Practitioner
What therapies I offer:
CBT
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Specialises in:
Therapy for Tourette Syndrome Depression
Anxiety
Low self esteem
Support for neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Parkinson’s Disease)
Traumatic brain injuries
Kay Cassar
Health Psychology Practitioner
What therapies I offer:
CBT
Mindfulness
Specialises in:
Health anxiety
Depression
Anxiety
OCD
Emotion regulation skills
Low self-esteem
Lisa Bonaci
Systemic Family Therapist
What therapies I offer:
Family therapy
Couple therapy
Individual Therapy
Specialises in:
Relationships & communication difficulties
Past Traumatic Episodes
Infidelity
Addiction & recovery
Grief/Loss
LGBTIQ+
Anxiety & Low Mood
Mariella Spagnol
Neuropsychology Practitioner
What therapies I offer:
CBT
Play techniques
Neuropsychological rehabilitation
Specialises in:
Anxiety
Anger
Depression
Low self-esteem
Support for neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions
Davina Schembri
Educational Psychology Practitioner
What therapies I offer:
CBT
Strength-based coaching
Specialises in:
Assessments to diagnose dyslexia
Educational assessments
Behaviour difficulties
Social-emotional difficulties
Self-esteem
Neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. Autism, ADHD)
Michaela Scerri
Neuropsychology Practitioner
What therapies I offer:
Brain Training
CBT
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Specialises in:
Neuropsychological evaluations
Traumatic brain injuries
ADHD & Autism
Neurological conditions (epilepsy/ dementia)
Anxiety
Luisa Portelli
Clinical Psychology Practitioner
What therapies I offer:
CBT
Narrative therapy
Specialises in:
Trauma
Anxiety & depression
Emotion regulation
Low self-esteem
Personality testing
Psychosomatic symptoms
Vinciana Vella
Neuropsychology Practitioner
What therapies I offer:
CBT
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Specialises in:
Neuropsychological assessments
Personality assessments
Neurodevelopmental & neurodegenerative challenges
Traumatic brain injuries
Trauma & domestic violence
Anxiety & low mood
Monique Saliba
Neuropsychology Practitioner
What therapies I offer:
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
CBT
Play Therapy Techniques
Specialises in:
Neuropsychological assessments
Anxiety & Depression
Low self-esteem
Addiction & Recovery
Acquired Brain Injuries
Neurodevelopmental & neurodegenerative conditions
Assistant Psychologists
Mattea Taliana
Assistant Psychologist
Scepan Ivanovic
Assistant Psychologist
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Ground Floor 1C Garden Residence, Triq in-Nutar Zarb, Attard ATD9041, Malta
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