Ms Maria Darmanin, MPsych

Psychotherapist (Gestalt)

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“Maria is a warranted Health Psychologist and Gestalt Psychotherapist, with a particular interest in working with adults experiencing challenges in their lifestyle including anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma, grief, and other emotional and psychological difficulties.”

About Me

I support young adults navigating anxiety, stress, low mood, grief, self-development, and other lifestyle-related challenges. Many of the people I work with function very well in life, yet internally tend to struggle with overthinking, emotional exhaustion, relationship difficulties, or a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. I offer a warm, grounded space to explore what you’re experiencing in the present moment. My approach is collaborative, helping you to understand your difficulties and develop practical steps to feel more grounded and ready to move forward.

Approach

Getting started is simple. Book a first consultation where we'll explore what's bringing you to therapy and decide on the next steps, at a pace that feels right to you. Sessions are held in person in Paola, or online. Optional: A free introductory 15-minute phone call to see if my approach feels like the right fit for you.

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Basic Information

Paola, Malta

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Health Psychology
A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.
Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Works With:

Adults
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Eating Disorders
A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Professional Title:

Psychotherapist (Gestalt)
A psychotherapist practising Gestalt therapy, which focuses on present-moment awareness, personal responsibility, and the client-therapist relationship.