TherapyCloud

TherapyCloud is an online mental health clinic based in Malta. Rather than sitting in a waiting room, you complete a short questionnaire, are matched with a therapist and meet them over video, from your home, office or hotel room. That suits people who live on the island but have unpredictable schedules, and it also suits British expats and part-year residents who want to keep seeing a Malta-based professional wherever they happen to be.

The clinic has two sides: a service for individuals, covering one-to-one and group therapy, and a service for organisations, covering workshops, training and year-long wellbeing programmes. It appears in our directory of psychologists in Malta, and this page sets out the team, the way matching works, the price of a session and how to get started.

How therapist matching works

Matching is free. In the first step you answer a brief questionnaire about yourself, your preferences and your goals. The team reviews your answers and recommends one or more therapists who fit, and you receive an email with the details of your matched therapist and the first available appointment. You can also browse the list of therapists on the site to choose the person who feels right to you.

Once you have chosen, you book sessions at times that suit your diary. To confirm an appointment you pay a deposit, at least five working days before the session, through the secure payment options. You then receive a confirmation with the details. Because everything is online, there are no waiting-room journeys, and that can be a real saving of time on an island where traffic is heavy at peak hours.

Two ideas run through the clinic's vision. The first is to reduce the stigma around mental health, locally in Malta and further afield, by encouraging open conversation. The second is to make therapy accessible to everyone regardless of location or background, which is why the platform was built around remote access and a free matching service.

Therapy for individuals

Individual sessions are available for adults and for students over 18, and the clinic also offers group therapy and workshops. The therapists work across a wide spectrum of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and trauma. Because the team is varied, the matching step aims to find someone whose experience suits your situation.

The clinic brings together three types of professional: psychologists, who study behaviour and mental processes and often have expertise in assessing and treating mental health conditions; psychotherapists, who are trained in talk therapy and help individuals, couples or groups explore their feelings, thoughts and coping strategies; and counsellors, who provide guidance and support with personal difficulties and help clients build coping skills.

If you are weighing up a move to Malta from the UK, a therapist in the same time zone can help with the emotional side of settling in. For people working remotely from the island, online sessions fit easily around the working day.

Younger adults are catered for too. Students over 18 can book therapy, and the clinic's blog has covered subjects such as back-to-school anxiety, alternatives to mental health first aid courses at work and the pressure of social media during summer travel. Reading a few posts can be a useful way of getting a feel for the clinic's tone before you book.

Meet the therapists

The team includes several named practitioners. Carly Ciantar is a warranted Gestalt psychotherapist who trained at YMCA Malta and Dar Kenn għal Saħħtek and now works with Hospice Malta, supporting terminally ill patients and their families and providing bereavement support. Olga Djoric is a warranted counsellor who has lived and practised in Budapest, Edinburgh and Malta and has spent recent years supporting people from war-torn countries.

Romina Baldwin is a psychotherapist, counsellor and registered supervisor who worked with Victim Support Malta for nearly a decade and holds a doctorate in psychotherapy focused on trauma and posttraumatic growth. Her expertise includes EMDR, CBT, DBT and Jungian therapy. Kyle Matthew Attard is a warranted Gestalt psychotherapist who works with youths, young adults and adults on themes such as grief, anxiety, loneliness, self-esteem and identity.

Jordan Bonnici is a Gestalt psychotherapist with a master's degree from GPTIM, who also supports parents of children with special needs. Estela Rama is a counsellor with a master's degree in counselling from the University of Malta, whose sessions are conducted in English, Maltese and Italian. Sarah Sultana is a forensic psychologist and Gestalt therapist with more than seven years of experience across correctional services and private practice.

Not every therapist works in every language or approach, so the questionnaire is the best place to say what matters to you, whether that is a Gestalt approach, a counsellor who works in Italian, or someone with experience of trauma. Therapy of this kind supports emotional wellbeing and does not replace medical treatment, so see your doctor about any physical or psychiatric concern.

Wellbeing programmes for organisations

TherapyCloud partners with start-ups, small and medium-sized businesses and large global corporations on mental health initiatives that go beyond awareness. Offerings include one-to-one and group therapy sessions, workshops, talks and supportive group sessions, specialised training for management and senior leadership, and evidence-based self-help resources.

Workshops are built around five themes: emotional intelligence, self-awareness, building resilient relationships, the mind-body connection and cultivating a supportive workplace culture. They run online for 60 minutes or in person for 90 minutes and are adapted to each organisation. One-on-one therapy packages are also available for employees.

A flagship option is the Employee Champion Program, a year-long programme in which employees learn to support colleagues. Monthly topics run from mental health basics in January to conflict resolution in December and include stress management, resilience, stigma, workplace culture, nutrition and exercise, and managing screen time. This is relevant to employers in Malta's iGaming sector and financial services industry, where many teams include staff who have relocated from abroad.

The five workshop themes are delivered by qualified therapists in a clinically informed and trauma-sensitive way, and the training content is researched and written by the team itself. Employers can request further information through the form, and a programme can be shaped around a single team, a whole company or a wider community group.

Price, privacy and cancellations

A 60-minute therapy session costs €55, with a deposit paid before the appointment. If you need to reschedule or cancel, give at least 24 hours' notice so that the slot can be offered to someone else. The deposit is non-refundable but can be used towards another appointment.

The clinic treats data privacy seriously, and your personal information and sessions are kept confidential. The platform is a secure space for therapy, and the clinic's view is that online therapy can be as effective as in-person work. The service is not an emergency line. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 112, or 1579 for the mental health support line.

Getting started

Because sessions are online, you do not need to be in Malta, although the clinic is rooted in the islands and its mission is to reduce the stigma around mental health and widen access to therapy. If you are exploring Malta as a visitor, our about Malta overview and Malta holidays guide give a fuller picture of the islands. If you are planning a short stay, our guides to flights to Malta and the Malta weather guide help with the practical side, while online sessions mean any appointment already booked can continue from your hotel or apartment.

To begin, tell us in the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form whether you are looking for individual therapy or a programme for your organisation. We will pass your message to TherapyCloud.