Kara Therapy

Private Practice Group

Verified

“At Kara Therapy, we offer counselling and psychotherapy through a personalised, integrative and trauma-informed approach. We support people with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, LGBTQI+ related issues, identity exploration and life transitions, providing a supportive space for self-understanding and meaningful change.”

About us

Kara Therapy is an organisation made up of two therapists, Karl Grech, a Warranted Counsellor, and Kyra Borg, a Warranted Gestalt Psychotherapist, who draw on their diverse experience and training to offer a warm, inclusive and collaborative space, tailoring their integrative, trauma-informed and creative approaches to each person’s needs and pace. We support people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, shame, relationship difficulties, sex and intimacy concerns, identity exploration, LGBTQI+ related issues, workplace stress and life transitions, encouraging self-understanding and meaningful change.

Approach

Our approach to therapy is integrative, collaborative and trauma-informed, drawing on person-centred, Gestalt, cognitive-behavioural, DBT and creative methods to suit each person’s needs. We offer a warm, inclusive space to explore your experiences at your own pace, deepen awareness of your emotions and patterns, and develop ways of responding to life’s challenges that feel meaningful to you.

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Basic information

Languages:

English, Maltese

Fees:

Direct payment

Birkirkara, Malta

Online Only

Services

At Kara Therapy, we see therapy as a process of exploring what matters to you, making sense of your experiences and finding ways forward. Our work is guided by your individual needs, combining our distinct therapeutic backgrounds with a a shared commitment to helping you feel heard, understood and comfortable working at your own pace. Karl Grech, Warranted Counsellor, brings over 10 years’ experience across schools, correctional facilities, trauma centres and private practice. His integrative approach combines person-centred therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and creative methods, with a focus on trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Kyra Borg, Warranted Gestalt Psychotherapist, is also a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional, with experience across educational settings, social services, trauma centres and private practice. Her integrative approach incorporates Gestalt therapy and creative methods, with a focus on anxiety, depression, shame, trauma, identity exploration, relationship difficulties, life transitions, workplace stress, sex and intimacy concerns, and LGBTQI+ support.

Services Offered:

Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
A structured therapy that combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness, designed to help people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Sex Therapy
Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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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.

Works With:

Adults
Individuals
Adolescents
Organisations

Staff Employed:

Psychotherapists (Gestalt)
A psychotherapist practising Gestalt therapy, which focuses on present-moment awareness, personal responsibility, and the client-therapist relationship.
Counselors
A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Area of expertise

Organisation Focus Areas:

Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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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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.
LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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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.
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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