Catherine

Mrs Catherine Spiteri Psaila

Psychotherapist

“Catherine Spiteri Psaila holds a Master’s degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy and a Master’s in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice from the University of Malta. With eight years of professional experience, she has worked extensively in the field of addiction, as well as addressing generic issues.”

About Me

Catherine Spiteri Psaila helps individuals and families navigate complex life changes. With eight years of experience, she supports clients facing addiction or the difficulties of separation. Drawing on her Gestalt and Family Therapy training, Catherine helps explore present experiences and relationship patterns. Her approach offers a supportive space for understanding challenges and finding new ways forward. She is a compassionate guide for those seeking clarity during tough times.

Approach

Arriving together with the practical reality of recovery or life change, I focus on what is happening here and now to help you notice habitual responses and try small, real-time adjustments. In sessions in Żurrieq or online, in English, Italian or Maltese, we work at a steady, respectful pace that balances direct exploration with gentle reflection; I often suggest short, doable experiments between meetings to test new ways of relating. This way of working suits adults and couples seeking clearer choices and calmer rhythms.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Divorce Coping

    The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Gender Identity & Self-Image

    A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.

  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Guilt or Forgiveness

    Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulty forgiving oneself or others that weigh on emotional well-being and relationships.

  • Huntington's

    A hereditary brain disorder that causes progressive deterioration of nerve cells, affecting movement, cognition, and emotional regulation.

Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

Ministry for the Family; Children's Rights; and Social Solidarity

Psychotherapist

Qualifications

European Accredited Psychotherapy Training Institute (EAP) (EAGT) Higher Education Institution (NCFHE)

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Zurrieq, Malta

Malta

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