Malta Chamber of Psychologists

10/04/2026

We are looking for passionate health professionals to help people build resilience in Malta. Could this be you? 💙

An Expression of Interest is open for qualified Allied Health Practitioners and Psychology Assistants to facilitate our Resilience Programme and workshops around Mental Wellbeing for various groups across Malta.

📅 Closing Date: 14 April 2026 @ 12.00

🔗 Learn more about the EOI: Read DH Circular 33/2026 or email us on healthpromotion.hpdp@gov.mt

🔗 Learn more about the Resilience Programme: https://hpdp.gov.mt/form/resilience-programme

Tag a colleague who'd be perfect for this. 👇

01/04/2026

The Malta Chamber of Psychologists is organising a CPD webinar for all helping professionals, presented by Gail Debono, Senior Forensic Psychologist, focusing on motivational interviewing with forensic clients.

This training will grant attendees 5 CPD hours. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

Date: Monday, 20th April 2026
Times: 17:00-19:00
Location: Online (link to be sent closer to the date)
Fee (for MCP members): €25
Fee (for non-MCP members): €50

Those wishing to attend are to register for this event by filling in this form: https://forms.gle/weBvyQmYqcWhUk617

26/03/2026

Tricia Portelli, MCP Council Member and MFPA Representative, is currently in Brussels 🇧🇪 representing our Union at the final conference of the Social Dialogue for a Union of Equality Initiative, focusing on Social Dialogue and Gender Equality in the world of work.

Her participation highlights our continued commitment to strengthening equality, inclusion, and collaboration across Europe through meaningful social dialogue.

25/03/2026

On Tuesday, the Malta Chamber of Psychologists had the pleasure of being strongly represented at the Malta Psychology Conference 2026: Shifting Perspectives organised by the Department of Psychology at the University of Malta in collaboration with Betapsi Malta.

It was encouraging to see so many of our members in attendance, contributing not only as participants but as active voices shaping the discipline. The standard of work presented reflects a profession that is thinking deeply, questioning boldly, and steadily raising its own bar.

We are particularly proud of our MCP Council members who presented their research:

🔹 Dr Yaser Teebi – The Impact of Dementia on the Dyadic Relationship from the Perspective of the Person with Dementia

🔹 Dr Adele Muscat – Hidden Costs of Restrictive Transfer Regulations in Maltese Youth Football

🔹 Mr Kurt Abela – Navigating the Juror Role in Maltese Criminal Trials

🔹 Ms Tricia Portelli – Alcohol Use Disorder and Dual Diagnosis: Professionals’ Perspectives

We also extend our recognition to MCP committee member Marlena Abela, who contributed to the organisation of the conference through her involvement with Betapsi.

Their work reflects not only academic rigour, but a commitment to addressing real-world issues across the different psychology fields.

As a Chamber, we take pride in seeing our community contribute meaningfully to the national conversation on psychological practice and research.

24/03/2026

Earlier today, several members of the MCP committee attended The Malta Psychology Conference 2026: Shifting Perspectives, organised by the Department of Psychology at the University of Malta, together with Betapsi Malta, to stay abreast of current research in psychology being conducted in Malta. Several members of the committee also contributed with their research during this event. It was a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues in the field. - A more detailed post will be issued shortly

21/03/2026

Do you struggle to switch off after work?
Do you feel guilty saying “no”?
Does work stress follow you home?

You’re not alone.

At our next Anxiety Support Group, we’ll be exploring workplace pressures, boundaries, and practical ways to protect your wellbeing while still showing up professionally.

📍 Face-to-face session at Richmond Foundation Head Office
🗓 30th March

Join us in a supportive, confidential space where your experiences are heard and understood.

Contact 1770@richmond.org.mt to register!

18/03/2026

https://www.um.edu.mt/newspoint/upcomingevents/2026/themaltapsychologyconference2026shiftingperspectives.html

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07/03/2026

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07/03/2026

The 81st episode of the GROWTH Schema Podcast will be available on Wednesday @ 7:00AM | CET!

This is a special live edition of the GROWTH Schema podcast, recorded during the Malta Chamber of Psychologists (MCP) AGM. In this dynamic setting, the conversation unfolds not only between host and guest, Prof. Clarissa Sammut Scerri, but also with the audience, bringing in spontaneous questions, reflections, and moments of collective inquiry.

Throughout the session, we explore complex psychological themes around growth, identity, limitation, and responsibility. We pause to reflect on Adam Rainer’s tragic story, using it as a lens to examine the human condition and how biology, circumstance, and environment shape experience. During the live session, we also watched a short snippet from the episode On with Kara Swisher – “ChatGPT killed our son”, where parents suing OpenAI speak out. This snippet helped frame part of our discussion around technology, ethics, and psychological responsibility.

Get to know Clarissa:
Dr Clarissa Sammut Scerri is a warranted Counselling Psychologist, registered Family Therapist, and accredited Systemic Supervisor. She is a Senior Lecturer within the Department of Child and Family Studies at the University of Malta, where she also coordinates the Master’s programme in Family Therapy.

Her research interests focus on the impact of domestic violence on children and family systems, parenting in contexts of adversity, and issues related to adoption and fostering. Her doctoral research, titled “Living with contradictions of love and abuse: a grounded theory of women’s understanding of their experiences of domestic violence,” examined the complex realities of women living within violent family environments, contributing important insights to both clinical practice and academic discourse.

Dr Sammut Scerri has presented her work at numerous local and international conferences. One of her publications, “Ethical dilemmas of a clinician/researcher interviewing women about their childhood experiences of witnessing domestic violence,” was shortlisted for the Corinna Seith Award by the WAVE Network (Women Against Violence Europe).

She has served on several national boards, including the Advisory Board for Children and Young Persons under a Care Order, the Fostering Appeals Board, and the Adoption Appeals Board. She currently represents the University of Malta on the Malta Psychology Profession Board and serves as Vice President of the Maltese Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice.