Psychology Services

Psychology Services is the private practice of B. Jacuch, a clinical psychologist who offers therapy and counselling in Sliema and online. Her approach is cognitive behavioural therapy, usually shortened to CBT, a structured, goal-focused method that many British readers will know from the NHS. Sessions take place at one of two clinic locations in Sliema, or by video call from home or the office.

The practice appears in our directory of psychologists in Malta. Sliema is the main seafront town on the north-east coast, well served by buses and ferries, and many UK visitors and residents stay in or near it.

Qualifications and registration

B. Jacuch is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society, a Warranted Clinical Psychologist with the Malta Psychology Profession Board, and an International Affiliate Member of the American Psychological Association. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology, awarded cum laude by Leiden University.

For readers from the UK, the British Psychological Society chartership is a familiar mark, and the Maltese warrant means she is registered to practise on the islands.

CBT sessions and what to expect

CBT is a goal-oriented, time-limited approach that looks at how thoughts, emotions and behaviour affect one another. At the start you and the therapist agree clear, achievable goals, which are reviewed along the way so you can see progress and adjust the plan. Sessions are interactive and collaborative, and you are likely to be given practical exercises between appointments, such as writing tasks or behavioural experiments, to reinforce what you practise in the room.

You can expect a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space. Each session lasts 50 minutes and can be arranged in advance, with booking available from Monday to Saturday. This page describes how the practice works and is not clinical advice.

The aim of the exercises is to help you notice patterns that may be holding you back, shift them gradually and feel more in control. Because therapy is time-limited, the focus stays on tangible outcomes, and the therapist keeps the structure flexible enough to fit your own circumstances and pace of change. Together you review the goals regularly, so nothing is left vague and you can see how far you have come.

Who the practice helps

B. Jacuch works with adults experiencing depression, anxiety and panic, stress, post-traumatic stress and life transitions such as pregnancy, postnatal challenges and career changes. She also supports people with phobias and fears, and with preparing for demanding moments such as exams, presentations, sporting events or high-pressure work tasks. Wider aims include emotional resilience and everyday coping strategies.

She has additional experience with children, including children on the autism spectrum, in schools and at home. On request, psychological assessments can be provided to guide a personalised treatment plan. Consultations, lectures and presentations are also available to professionals, teachers and organisations.

Online therapy for expats and visitors

Teletherapy uses the same CBT approach as the clinic. You clarify your current challenges, set goals, build a personalised plan, practise techniques and review progress regularly. It is aimed particularly at people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, post-traumatic stress or the pressures of a move, and it keeps care going when travel or other circumstances make visits difficult. That makes it handy for people splitting time between Malta and the UK, and our Malta relocation guide and guide for digital nomads in Malta explain how people settle in.

If you are visiting, hotels in Sliema, our Valletta city guide and our things to do in Malta page help with planning, and flights to Malta lists the UK routes. For the wider picture, see the Malta weather guide.

To start, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and tell us whether you prefer a clinic visit or an online session. We will pass your message to the practice.