My Journey

“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength.”

– Marcus Aurelius

About Me

My practice is shaped by both my professional training and my personal journey through life’s challenges. I know what it feels like to face emotional turmoil — and I also know that healing and growth are possible.

My Approach

I believe resilience is not born in moments of ease, but in the ability to adapt to change and uncertainty. My work blends proven therapeutic strategies with mindfulness and compassionate communication to support clients in finding clarity, strength, and balance.

With more than three decades of experience in high-performance corporate settings, I understand the pressures people face in work and life. For the past 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding individuals from all walks of life — entrepreneurs, business leaders, young professionals, and those navigating personal difficulties — toward greater well-being and fulfilment.

My Story

Like many of my clients, I have faced profound emotional challenges: the loss of a parent, depression, betrayal, and workplace injustice. These experiences have deepened my empathy and strengthened my commitment to help others find healing. Through practices like CBT, mindfulness, and self-hypnosis, I discovered inner resources that helped me regain peace and resilience.

This journey has become my vocation: to help others uncover their own inner strengths, liberate themselves from fear and negativity, and embrace lives filled with meaning and fulfilment.

“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”

– Ralph Waldo emerson

A Safe Space

In therapy, I provide a sanctuary of unconditional acceptance. Whatever you bring — sadness, shame, grief, fear, anger, or joy — will be welcomed without judgment. While no therapist can guarantee universal success, what I can promise is a supportive, respectful alliance, where we work together to find the strategies that suit you best.

Credentials & Ethics

Academic Qualifications

  • Doctoral Degree in Management — Concordia University (regionally accredited U.S. institution). Thesis: “Synergistic Leadership: Integrating Change Management, Resilience, and Psychological Dynamics”. My doctoral research developed a framework that combines change management, resilience, and leadership psychology to enhance human adaptability and flourishing. This work directly informs my therapeutic approach, helping clients build resilience, navigate transitions, and unlock their potential in times of uncertainty.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology — Concordia University. Provided grounding in behavioural and cognitive psychology, underpinning my therapeutic approach.
  • MBA — Concordia University. Developed advanced skills in systems thinking, strategy, and organisational behaviour, which I apply to individual and group change work.
  • BA in Legal Studies — University of Malta (early studies) and Concordia University (final year, credits transferred). This training developed strong analytical skills, ethical reasoning, and an understanding of conflict and justice — qualities that continue to inform my therapeutic practice and emphasis on fairness, accountability, and clear communication.

Professional Certifications

  • Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy — UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy. Nationally recognised vocational qualification. Certified HypnoCBT® Practitioner — a trademarked, evidence-based integration of CBT and clinical hypnotherapy.
  • Certificate in Active Listening — Voice of Health. Enhanced communication skills for creating a safe, supportive therapeutic space.
  • Certificate in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) — The Centre for Nonviolent Communication. Training in conflict resolution and empathic communication.

Professional Training

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Clinical Hypnosis (CBH)
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBCT)
  • Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
  • Neuro-Psychotherapy®

I use hypnosis only when clients specifically request it, preferring to focus on integrative, evidence-based methods that address each client’s unique concerns.

Ethics & Professional Standards

  • I adhere to the Code of Ethics of the International Association for Counselling (IAC) and follow evidence-based best practice in psychotherapy and hypnotherapy.
  • My practice is rooted in transparency, confidentiality, and client safety.

Verification of Qualifications

I believe clients deserve transparency about a therapist’s background. All qualifications and certifications listed here are genuine and can be independently verified with the awarding institutions. Copies of certificates can be made available to clients on request.

Important: I am not a medical doctor and do not diagnose or treat medical conditions. My role is to provide psychological support through evidence-based therapies. If you are under psychiatric care or have epilepsy, you may need a referral letter from your doctor before beginning hypnotherapy.