Ms Sharon Grima , MCouns

Warranted Counsellor

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“I am Sharon Grima, a Warranted Counsellor, BACP-registered member, and EMDR-trained practitioner. I support clients in processing and working through traumatic experiences using this evidence-based approach. With a Master’s degree in Transcultural Counselling and many years of experience in the public sector, including 13 years within NHS Mental Health Trusts in London, I bring both depth of knowledge and a strong commitment to supporting individuals through life’s most challenging moments.”

About Me

Originally trained in Social Work, my journey into counselling grew from years of walking alongside individuals and families during some of the most difficult periods of their lives. After over a decade working in NHS Mental Health services in London, I returned to Malta and completed a Master's in Transcultural Counselling. My dissertation explored the experience of returning to work following long-term mental health absences, deepening my understanding of burnout, work-related stress, and the personal growth that can follow. Having lived and worked across different cultural contexts, I bring a multicultural awareness to my practice and believe that each person's story deserves to be heard within their own unique background and experience. I am also a recently qualified Counselling Supervisor, supporting the professional development of the next generation of counsellors in Malta.

Approach

My practice is pluralistic, meaning I adapt my approach to suit each client's individual needs. I draw from humanistic principles, CBT skills, and trauma-focused methods, always through a multicultural lens and with cultural humility at the heart of my work. Sessions are offered in a safe, non-judgmental space where you are free to explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.

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Basic Information

Mosta, Malta

In-person & Online

Services

I work with individuals on: Life transitions and identity changes, Anxiety, grief and overwhelm, Traumas and difficult life experiences, Work-related stress and burnout, Parenting support, Relationship difficulties, Personal growth and resilience

Services Offered:

EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Humanistic Therapy
A therapeutic approach grounded in the belief that people are inherently capable of growth and self-understanding, focusing on present experience, personal meaning, and the therapeutic relationship.
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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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Supervision
Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.
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Trauma Counselling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

Works With:

Adults
Groups
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
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.
Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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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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Shame
A deep, painful emotion involving the belief that one is fundamentally flawed or unworthy, which can affect self-perception and relationships.
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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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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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