Marija Helen Attard — Psychotherapy in Malta
"Helping individuals and couples build stronger relationships, deepen intimacy, and navigate life's challenges with confidence."
Individual, couples, family and psychosexual therapy — in person in Malta or online.
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Emotional Wellbeing
Couples Therapy
Intimacy & Sexual Wellbeing
Therapy isn't about fixing what's "wrong" with you.
It's about understanding yourself more deeply, strengthening your relationships, and creating lasting change.
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Marija
I believe that meaningful change is possible at every stage of life. Whether we are navigating relationship difficulties, emotional challenges, questions around intimacy, or major life transitions, I believe we all have the capacity to grow, heal, and create healthier ways of relating to ourselves and to others.
Alongside my work as a psychotherapist, I am also a teacher, roles that have given me the privilege of supporting people through different stages of life and helping them discover their strengths. I am married and a mother of two boys, experiences that continue to remind me that relationships are complex, family life is rarely perfect, and growth often comes through life's everyday moments.
Outside of my work, I feel most at home in nature or by the sea. These are the places where I slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. I aim to bring that same sense of calm, curiosity, and hope into my therapy sessions, creating a space where people feel safe to be themselves and supported as they move towards the life and relationships they want.
How I Can Help — Therapy Services in Malta
Whether you are looking for personal support, wanting to strengthen an important relationship, or seeking professional education around relationships and sexual wellbeing, I offer a range of therapeutic and educational services.
Therapy
Individual Therapy
A space that's yours.
One-to-one therapy offers a confidential and supportive space to explore what is happening in your life, understand yourself more deeply, and work towards meaningful change.
Sessions may focus on relationships, emotional wellbeing, intimacy and sexuality, life transitions, self-esteem, grief, stress, or patterns that you would like to understand or change.
More on Individual TherapyCouples Therapy
Understanding each other differently.
Relationships can become stuck in patterns of conflict, distance, misunderstanding or disconnection. Couples therapy creates a space where both partners can feel heard and begin to understand not only what is happening between them, but the patterns that keep it happening.
Together, we can work towards better communication, greater emotional and physical intimacy, rebuilding trust and creating healthier ways of relating.
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Creating change together.
Difficulties rarely exist in isolation. Family therapy looks at relationships, communication and patterns within the wider family system rather than focusing solely on one person.
I work collaboratively with families to help them understand one another's perspectives, navigate challenges and develop more supportive ways of communicating and relating.
More on Family TherapyPsychosexual Therapy
Intimacy, without shame.
Psychosexual therapy offers a confidential, non-judgemental space to talk about intimacy, desire, sexual difficulties and sexual wellbeing — on your own or with your partner.
Sessions may explore differences in desire, difficulties with arousal or pain, intimacy after life changes, body image, sexual confidence, and communication about sex within a relationship.
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Sex Education
Open conversations. Reliable information. No judgement.
I offer age-appropriate and evidence-informed sex education sessions designed to create open, respectful conversations around sexuality, relationships and sexual wellbeing.
Sessions can be tailored to the needs of young people, parents, schools, organisations and other groups, covering topics such as healthy relationships, consent, communication, sexual health, intimacy and navigating conversations about sexuality.
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Conversations that matter.
I deliver interactive seminars, workshops and talks for schools, organisations, professionals and community groups.
Topics can be adapted to the needs of each audience and may include sexual wellbeing, healthy relationships, intimacy, communication, consent, relationship dynamics, parenting and conversations about sexuality.
If you have a particular topic in mind, I would be happy to discuss creating a session specifically for your group or organisation.
More on Seminars & WorkshopsHow I Work
Confidential
A safe space where your privacy and trust are respected.
Non-judgemental
Accepted as you are, without criticism or assumptions.
Evidence-informed
Grounded in research and tailored to your unique needs.
Compassionate
Supporting you with warmth, empathy, and genuine care.
Getting Started
Reach Out
Taking the first step can often feel like the hardest. If you're considering therapy, you're welcome to get in touch by completing the contact form, sending me an email, or messaging me on WhatsApp (+356 7905 1496). I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have and help you arrange an appointment at a time that suits you.
Meet in Person or Online
Choose the setting that feels most comfortable for you. Sessions are available in person or online via Google Meet. Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another, explore what has brought you to therapy, and discuss what you hope to achieve. There is no expectation to have everything figured out—therapy begins wherever you are.
Begin Your Journey
Therapy is a collaborative process that unfolds at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we'll work towards a deeper understanding of yourself, strengthen your relationships, build on your existing strengths, and develop practical ways to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and resilience.
Professional Credentials
Qualifications
- Master's in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice
- Degree in Psychology
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PSCD)
- Professional Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy
- Ongoing professional development in sexual health, grief, safeguarding, and mental health
Professional Registration
- Warranted Psychotherapist (Malta) PPBM no. 385
- Registered Psychotherapist