15/05/2026
MCP President Gail Debono, this week represented Malta during the Council Meeting of the European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations (EFPA), held in Warsaw on the 13th and 14th of May 2026.
The meeting brought together representatives of psychological associations from across Europe to discuss ongoing developments within the profession, including regulation, recognition of qualifications, strategic professional development, advocacy, and the future direction of psychology within European systems.
The Malta Chamber of Psychologists notes with pride that Malta continues to hold a strong and respected position within the European psychological community. Discussions held over the two-day meeting served as a reminder that, despite Malta’s small size, the country has developed a mature and well-established professional psychology framework, built over many years through the work of dedicated professionals, educators, regulators, practitioners, and successive committees who laid the foundations upon which the profession continues to grow today.
The MCP extends its appreciation to those who came before us and who worked tirelessly, often quietly and without recognition, to strengthen and establish psychology as a respected profession in Malta.
Malta today benefits from recognised professional structures, ethical and regulatory systems, established academic pathways, and increasing integration of psychologists within national services. These developments did not emerge overnight, but were built gradually through sustained professional commitment and institutional development.
In light of ongoing national discussions surrounding mental health and healthcare reform, the MCP reiterates the importance of strengthening and investing in the professional systems already in place, rather than pursuing fragmented approaches or attempting to unnecessarily reinvent structures that are already functioning effectively.
The Chamber emphasises that meaningful progress in mental health care requires consultation with the profession, continuity in policy direction, investment in existing services, and recognition of the expertise already present within Malta’s psychological community.
The MCP remains committed to contributing constructively to national discussions and to continuing to ensure that Malta’s voice remains active and respected within the wider European psychological landscape.
