Paths - Ways to Flourish

Paths - Ways to Flourish Private psychology clinic in G'Manga providing professional psychological services by a team of just under 50 professionals

Private psychology clinic in G'Manga providing professional psychological services by a team of over 20 warranted psychologists, registered psychotherapists, counsellors and family therapists.

Paths recently hosted an online webinar titled: 'Social Permaculture: Building Relationships that Thrive' - What happens...
04/04/2026

Paths recently hosted an online webinar titled: 'Social Permaculture: Building Relationships that Thrive' - What happens when you apply nature's design principles to human communities instead of gardens?

Drawing from her transformative experiences at a community farm in France, Clinical Psychologist and director of paths Clinics, Charlene Duca, brought together ecological wisdom with psychological insight to reimagine how we connect, collaborate, and care for one another.

Caring for ageing parents whilst managing your own life creates unique stress that's often minimised or invisible. Resea...
03/04/2026

Caring for ageing parents whilst managing your own life creates unique stress that's often minimised or invisible. Research from Carers UK shows that 42% of carers report mental ill health as a result of caring responsibilities, with guilt, exhaustion, and grief (for the parent they once knew) being common experiences.

What makes it hard:
- Role reversal (parenting your parent)
- Witnessing decline
- Balancing care with work and family
- Financial strain
- Siblings not sharing responsibility equally
- Grief whilst they're still alive

What helps: Respite care (regular breaks are essential, not selfish); Support groups for carers; Therapy to process complicated feelings; Clear boundaries with siblings about shared responsibility; Accepting help from others; Recognising this is genuinely difficult.

You're allowed to find this hard. You're allowed to need support. Caring for the carer is not optional.

Resources: Carers Malta, Carers Together

Meet Annabel! Annabel has a Master’s Degree in Psychotherapy from the Gestalt Psychotherapy Training Institute of Malta ...
02/04/2026

Meet Annabel! Annabel has a Master’s Degree in Psychotherapy from the Gestalt Psychotherapy Training Institute of Malta (GPTIM) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Malta.

She has been working in the helping profession for over 20 years, with particular experience in working with people going through addiction, as well as providing support to their loved ones. Annabel also has considerable experience working with individuals experiencing depression and anxiety.

Experiencing psychotherapy first-hand, Annabel strongly believes that therapy can provide space for re-writing one’s life script. Through psychotherapy, one becomes able to unfold their potential and be one’s authentic self. Thus, in her practice, she pays great attention to helping clients engage in healthier ways of coping with life stressors and improving the quality of their lives.

Her approach is warm, empathic and respectful to the client’s pace and needs, whilst also being direct and challenging when needed. Annabel does her best to provide tailor-made interventions that aim for a healing and transformational experience.

Paths and PsyPotential have officially come together to focus on corporate wellness, an exciting venture which will see ...
01/04/2026

Paths and PsyPotential have officially come together to focus on corporate wellness, an exciting venture which will see us working together to prioritise wellbeing in the workplace. Together we will support corporate teams in areas ranging from resilience building, burnout prevention and executive coaching.

To find out more about how we can support your workplace, contact us on support@paths.care or click on https://www.psypotential.com/

Fear around getting older seems to form an undercurrent in many people’s lives, especially as our birthdays take us into...
31/03/2026

Fear around getting older seems to form an undercurrent in many people’s lives, especially as our birthdays take us into a new decade, turning 30, 40 and so on. Despite the obvious changes that occur as we grow older, ageing needn’t be seen as something to be resisted or avoided. In this article, Gestalt Psychotherapist, Danjela Falzon, explores the different stages of life and the inner growth we can experience if we embrace rather than resist the natural process of ageing.
https://paths.care/resources/re-thinking-our-attitudes-towards-ageing/

As March ends, take a moment: What worked this month? What didn’t? What do you need differently in April?Reflection does...
30/03/2026

As March ends, take a moment: What worked this month? What didn’t? What do you need differently in April?

Reflection doesn’t have to be elaborate. Simple questions help you learn from experience rather than just moving on to the next thing.

Questions to consider:
- What gave me energy this month?
- What drained me?
- What boundary did I need to set but didn’t?
- What am I proud of?
- What do I want to do differently?

This isn’t about harsh self-judgment. It’s about noticing patterns so you can make informed adjustments.

You don’t need to be “perfect.” You just need to notice what serves you and what doesn’t.

Perimenopause and menopause significantly impact mental health and relationships, yet they're rarely discussed openly. R...
27/03/2026

Perimenopause and menopause significantly impact mental health and relationships, yet they're rarely discussed openly. Research from the British Menopause Society shows that 80% of women experience symptoms, with 25% reporting severe symptoms. Depression and anxiety rates double during perimenopause. Mental health symptoms can include:

- Mood swings and irritability
- Anxiety (new or worsened)
- Depression or low mood
- Brain fog and memory difficulties
- Sleep disturbances
- Relationship impacts: Changes in libido, affecting intimacy; Emotional volatility; Partner not understanding what's happening; Feeling "not yourself"; Loss of patience.

What helps:
- Education for both partners about what's happening
- Medical support (HRT is highly effective for many women)
- Couples therapy if relationships are strained
- Individual therapy for mental health symptoms
- Open communication about one's needs

Perimenopause isn't just physical. It's a significant life transition deserving of support.

Meet Amira! Amira has obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy from G.P...
26/03/2026

Meet Amira! Amira has obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy from G.P.T.I.M. Her work often involves addressing issues such as self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, and other mental health-related concerns. Amira is dedicated to helping clients reflect on their lives and equipping them with tools to manage imbalances and enhance their quality of life.

Throughout her studies in psychology and psychotherapy, Amira discovered how fulfilling it is to encourage people to reflect on their lives and provide them with the tools to manage those aspects causing an imbalance. In her current role, she provides psychotherapy to youths in a residential setting, drawing on her extensive experience in the mental health sector. She began her career within the Foundation for Social Welfare Services, working in child protection and supporting minors who experienced abuse and neglect. Amira is passionate about facilitating positive change and is a firm believer in the importance of self-care, not just physically but also mentally and emotionally. She emphasises that tending to our emotions is essential for holistic healing and overall well-being.

Procrastination isn't laziness. It's often:- Anxiety avoidance- Perfectionism (if it can't be perfect, don't start)- Tas...
24/03/2026

Procrastination isn't laziness. It's often:

- Anxiety avoidance
- Perfectionism (if it can't be perfect, don't start)
- Task overwhelm (too big, don't know where to start)
- Lack of clear structure
- ADHD executive dysfunction
- Fear of failure or success

Telling yourself to "just do it" rarely works if you're a chronic procrastinator. That's because procrastination isn't a motivation problem, it's an emotional regulation problem. Research by Dr. Tim Pychyl at Carleton University shows that procrastination is primarily about managing negative emotions (anxiety, self-doubt, frustration) rather than managing time.

What actually helps: Start smaller: 5 minutes instead of the whole task; Remove barriers: Make starting as easy as possible; Address the feeling: "I'm procrastinating because I'm anxious about..."; Break tasks into specific, tiny steps; Get accountability support; If it's chronic, consider an ADHD assessment.

Procrastination isn't a character flaw, it's usually your brain trying to protect you from uncomfortable feelings.

Understanding why you procrastinate is the first step to changing it.

Supporting siblings of children with disabilities or additional needs is crucial, yet often overlooked. Research from Si...
23/03/2026

Supporting siblings of children with disabilities or additional needs is crucial, yet often overlooked. Research from Siblings Australia shows that siblings of children with disabilities report feeling both pride and resentment, guilt about negative feelings, and worry about their sibling's future and their own responsibilities.

What siblings of children with disabilities often need:
Individual time with parents
Space to express difficult feelings without guilt
Age-appropriate information about their sibling's condition
Connection with other siblings in similar situations
Recognition of their own needs and achievements
Permission to have their own life separate from their sibling

Signs a sibling might need support: Withdrawing or becoming overly responsible; Hiding their own needs; Behaviour changes; Expressing resentment about attention differences.

What helps:
Regular one-on-one time with each child
Family therapy that includes siblings
Sibling support groups
Acknowledging their unique challenges
Validating all their feelings

Siblings deserve support too.

Becoming a therapist involves 9-11 years of professional training. This includes an undergraduate degree in Psychology o...
20/03/2026

Becoming a therapist involves 9-11 years of professional training. This includes an undergraduate degree in Psychology or similar, followed by two years of work experience, a Masters in Psychology which takes two years full-time or Psychotherapy, which takes anywhere from 4-5 years part-time. The final 4-5 years involves attending numerous hours of personal therapy, clinical supervision and experiential training, ensuring that therapists have done the work required to give the best possible support to clients. Counsellors and Psychologists then require an additional 2 years of work experience to attain their warrant. All counsellors, therapists and psychologists then need to carry our Continued Professional Development throughout their careers so as to maintain their warrant.

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52, Triq Guze Ellul
Gwardamanga
PTA1030

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Monday 09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00
Thursday 09:00 - 21:00
Friday 09:00 - 21:00
Saturday 09:00 - 15:00

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