Selective Mutism in the Context of Migration
Migrant children suffer from selective mutism at least three times more often than the native population.
Ms Marija Mojca Mali
Psychologist
“Temporary cessation of activity.”
About Me
I support clients experiencing a temporary halt in their usual activities, often due to overwhelm or exhaustion. My approach helps you understand this pause and gently reconnect with your inner resources. We can explore underlying patterns through guided reflection, developing strategies to move forward at your own pace. This space allows clients to process overwhelm and find a path to renewed engagement.
Approach
When your routine pauses, I orient therapy around small, steady steps that respect your energy and pace. In my Luxembourg consulting room we work in Croatian, English, Serbian or Slovenian, keeping sessions focused and predictable so people juggling relocation, family strain or anxious cycles can feel contained. Work combines brief, practical experiments with guided reflection and collaborative planning; between sessions I often suggest simple, context-specific tasks to test changes gently. This way of working suits adolescents, adults and families needing a careful, paced return to engagement.
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Basic Information
Services
Services Offered:
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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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Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Children
- •Couples
- •Families
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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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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Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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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.
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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
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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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Professional Title:
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Psychologist
A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.
Qualifications
European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA)
University of Luxembourg
Registrations
MESR - Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche
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