Kimberley Stapleton
Counselling and Hypnotherapy, Mellieħa · Triq L-Etna, Il-Mellieħa, Malta
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Counselling-Malta is the therapy practice of Kimberley Stapleton, based in Mellieħa in the north of Malta, with sessions also held in Sliema and Naxxar and online worldwide. She offers counselling, hypnotherapy, trauma-informed therapy, coaching, retreats and practitioner training. Enquiries go through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page and we pass your message to her.
Counselling-Malta is the working name of the therapy practice run by Kimberley Stapleton from Mellieħa, on the north-west side of the island. It combines counselling, clinical hypnotherapy, coaching and deeper emotional work in one place, and it is open both to Malta residents and to people living elsewhere who prefer to meet online. For many British clients the appeal is straightforward: one practitioner, one conversation, and a choice between a face-to-face session in Malta and a video call from home.
On VisitMalta.co.uk the practice appears in our directory of psychologists in Malta. This page explains what is on offer, where sessions take place and how to get in touch, so you can decide whether it suits you before you send an enquiry.
About Kimberley Stapleton
Kimberley Stapleton describes herself as an integrated therapist and holistic coach. She originally trained as a clinical psychologist, then went on to study counselling, master and training level hypnotherapy and NLP, master life and business coaching, and a range of other holistic therapies including somatics, energy healing and yoga nidra. She began studying psychology and holistic therapies at sixteen and has now worked for more than thirty-five years.
Her training took place in Malta, the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States, and her work is trauma-informed, which means sessions are paced with emotional safety in mind. She is also the founder of The Turning Point Transformational Therapy Method and of an academy for holistic wellbeing training. Beyond one-to-one work she has delivered training programmes for organisations, including police, healthcare professionals and government sectors, and has appeared on television, radio and podcasts.
How the work is structured
Rather than following one fixed method, Kimberley works integratively across three areas. The past is about gently exploring where patterns began, whether in childhood, in life experience or at a deeper subconscious level. The present focuses on emotional regulation, nervous system balance and clarity in how you feel, think and respond. The future is about making aligned decisions and building a life that feels more like yours.
Sessions are tailored to each person and draw on a wide range of tools as needed. Because the work is detailed, she takes on a limited number of clients at a time, and if she is not available when you want to book she may refer you to one of her trusted and highly trained colleagues. That is worth knowing if you are planning around a holiday or a stay of a few weeks.
Those who work in demanding roles will find the pace of sessions adjustable, and the practice emphasises meeting you where you are rather than following a script. You do not need to arrive with a diagnosis or a clear goal; describing how things feel at the moment is enough to begin.
Who tends to get in touch
Clients often come when they feel stuck, overwhelmed or at a crossroads, or when they have tried other approaches and sense that something deeper still needs to shift. Others arrive during a clear transition such as a divorce, a career change, becoming a parent, or a move abroad. The aim is lasting change rather than a quick fix, delivered in a way that feels supportive and not heavy.
The practice also keeps a blog with articles on subjects such as night-time anxiety and racing thoughts, burnout warning signs, nervous system overload, grief and how hypnotherapy works. Reading a few of these is a gentle way to get a feel for the tone of the work before you commit to a first session. If you are visiting Malta for several weeks, for instance on a long winter stay, regular sessions can give your time on the island a steady anchor, and online appointments continue once you are back home.
Counselling and emotional support
The core of the practice is personalised one-to-one support for people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or at a crossroads. Areas covered include emotional support and counselling, anxiety and depression support, high-functioning anxiety, burnout recovery, confidence and self-worth, boundaries and people-pleasing, and relationship and couples support.
High-functioning anxiety is a topic the practice writes about in connection with busy professional life in Malta. If you are weighing up a career move or the practical side of relocating to Malta, a counsellor can be a useful sounding board for the emotional side of change. The same goes for anyone working remotely from the island who finds that the freedom blurs the line between work and rest.
Grief, loss and life transitions are a further focus. Grief is treated as a response to any significant loss, including the end of a relationship, redundancy or retirement, or moving home or country. Sessions for this work are personalised and last 90 minutes. Counselling of this kind supports wellbeing and is not a replacement for medical care, so please speak to your doctor about any health concern.
Hypnotherapy and behaviour change
Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to work with habits and responses that sit below everyday awareness. The practice offers it under the heading of hypnotherapy and subconscious rewiring, and applies it to sleep support, stopping smoking and habit change, phobias and addictions, and to nervous system reset and emotional regulation.
Further areas include menopause and midlife support, fertility wellbeing and emotional support, and pregnancy, birth and motherhood support, including calm birth and hypnobirthing. These are offered as emotional and relaxation support alongside whatever care you receive from your own medical professionals. Anyone with questions about their health should ask a doctor, and nothing on this page is medical advice.
Deeper work, retreats and training
For people who want something more immersive, the practice offers deep and transformational work: inner child work, regression therapy, shadow work intensives, future life progression, ancestral healing and spiritual growth. These approaches are holistic and personal in nature, so it is sensible to ask Kimberley what a session involves before booking.
Three signature experiences extend the one-to-one format: a monthly live group session, a six-week personalised transformation journey and private retreats. Retreats suit visitors who want to combine time in Malta with focused personal work, and our guides to things to do in Malta and the best beaches in Malta help you plan the rest of your stay.
There is also a professional side. A practitioner certification, the Professional Diploma in Transformational Practice and Coaching, is planned for 2027 for practitioners and purpose-led individuals who want to facilitate deeper work with clients, and a waitlist is open.
Where sessions take place
In-person appointments are held in Mellieħa, Sliema and Naxxar, and online sessions run over Zoom for clients anywhere in the world. Mellieħa is the northernmost town on the main island, close to the Gozo ferry and to Popeye Village, and our Mellieħa guide covers the town, its bay and its walks. If you are visiting, you can pair an appointment with a trip to Popeye Village or a boat day to the Blue Lagoon on Comino.
Appointments are available Monday to Friday between 9am and 7pm and on Saturdays between 10am and 2pm, subject to availability. Sundays are closed. The practice does not publish fees on its website, so ask about the cost of a first session when you enquire. The Malta weather guide is handy if you are timing an in-person visit.
How to book
If you are not sure which type of support is right, you can start with a consultation to talk it through. Tell us in the enquiry form whether you would like counselling, hypnotherapy, coaching, a retreat or training, and whether you would prefer to meet in person or online.
There is no obligation in asking. A short message about what you hope to change, how soon you would like to begin and which location suits you is enough for the practice to suggest a sensible first step, whether that is a single session, an intensive or a longer programme of work.
Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Kimberley Stapleton, who will reply about availability.
Questions about Kimberley Stapleton
What does Counselling-Malta offer?
Kimberley Stapleton offers one-to-one counselling, hypnotherapy, trauma-informed therapy and coaching, plus intensives, retreats and practitioner training. Topics include anxiety, burnout, relationships, grief, sleep, habits and confidence.
Where are sessions held?
In-person sessions take place in Mellieħa, Sliema and Naxxar in Malta, and online sessions are available over Zoom for people anywhere in the world, which suits UK clients who cannot travel.
What are the appointment times?
Appointments can be arranged, subject to availability, Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. The practice is closed on Sundays, so plan your enquiry accordingly.
What is Kimberley Stapleton's background?
She originally trained as a clinical psychologist and then studied counselling, hypnotherapy, NLP, coaching and holistic therapies. She has more than thirty-five years of experience and has trained in Malta, the UK, Europe and the United States.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are personalised and her grief, loss and life transition sessions last 90 minutes. Ask about the length of other types of session when you enquire, as it can vary with the work involved.
Does the practice offer retreats?
Yes. Alongside one-to-one sessions there are private transformational retreats, a six-week personalised journey and monthly live group sessions. Visitors to Malta can ask about dates and what each experience involves.
Can Kimberley take me on if I book late?
She works with a limited number of clients at a time because of the depth of the work. If she is unavailable when you want to book, she may refer you to a trusted and highly trained colleague.
How do I contact her through VisitMalta.co.uk?
Use the enquiry form on this page and tell us what support you are looking for and whether you prefer in-person or online sessions. We pass your message to Kimberley Stapleton, and no phone numbers or emails are shown here.
Practical information
Kimberley Stapleton's practice is in Mellieħa, on Triq l-Etna, with in-person sessions also available in Sliema and Naxxar and online sessions over Zoom. Appointments are scheduled, subject to availability, Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm; Sundays are closed. Fees are not published. To book a session or ask a question, use the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message on.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the Kimberley Stapleton website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.