Dr Beppe Micallef-Trigona

Dr Beppe Micallef-Trigona is a Maltese psychiatrist who returned to Malta after working as a consultant psychiatrist with the UK Ministry of Defence (Royal Navy), and previously, as a consultant psychiatrist in the UK National Health Service.

Following his undergraduate Medical degree at the University of Malta, he completed his specialisation in psychiatry and is on the specialist register of the Malta Medical Council as well as the UK’s General Medical Council. Dr Micallef-Trigona also went on to attain an MSc in Clinical Health Management at Aston University, UK and membership with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Apart from his clinical work as a psychiatrist, Dr Micallef-Trigona is a visiting lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine & Surgery at the University of Malta. His main research interests lie in the areas of neuropsychiatry, brain stimulation, treatment resistant depression, anxiety disorders such as OCD and Health Anxiety, early intervention in psychosis, organisational and occupational psychiatry and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He is specifically involved in transcranial magnetic stimulation as well as electroconvulsive therapy research and has carried out a number of publications in this field. Dr Micallef Trigona is actively involved in clinical audit and medical education, and is a trained medical assessor in the Malta Foundation Programme. He has delivered a number of public presentations at the University of Malta. Dr Micallef Trigona also has a strong interest in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and carried out postgraduate certification in CBT at Newcastle University.

Dr Micallef-Trigona was a founding member of the Malta Association of Psychiatric Trainees and served on the executive board for a number of consecutive years. Following the end of his psychiatry training, he was a founding member of the Maltese Association of Psychiatry and was elected to the first executive council; a post he currently holds.

Specialising in all areas of mental health, with a particular interest in:

  • Treatment-resistant depression and anxiety
  • Sports and Exercise Psychiatry
  • Neuropsychiatry – treating conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy and Dementia
  • Organisational and occupational psychiatry
  • Treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Offers psychiatric consultations and low intensity CBT

Availability: Every Wednesday

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Beppe Micallef Trigona or for further assistance, kindly contact us at Front Office.

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I am a warranted Gestalt Psychotherapist with a Masters Degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy from GPTIM and a Bachelors in Psychology from UOM. My therapeutic expertise has a wide range of backgrounds. I have experience working with clients suffering from anxiety, loneliness, self esteem and eating disorders amongst other issues. I currently specialise in working with patients suffering from terminal illnesses, as well as working with grief and bereavement.

My aim is to guide individuals on a transformative journey to self-discovery; By providing the right support and guidance for one to become more self-aware of their actions, thoughts and emotions.

My ultimate goal is to empower clients to take control of their lives, make positive changes and lead a more fulfilling existence.

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With nearly a decade of experience in mental health and personal development, Nicolette provides individual sessions to help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes while helping you find solutions to your daily challenges or problem.

Nicolette specialises in helping individuals overcome limiting beliefs and supports them in creating the changes they yearn for in their lives.

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Claire emphasizes the importance of relationships in her practice, recognizing that an individual is part of various relationships, including those with oneself, a couple, a family, and the community. Her goal is to foster healthier relationships.

She offers several therapeutic approaches, including: Narrative therapy; Solution-focused therapy; Emotion-focused therapy; Structural therapy

Claire works with various issues and life stages, such as: Relationships; Emotions; Couplehood; Infidelity; Conflict management; Health conditions; Loss and Grief; Death and Dying; Life transitions; Retirement; Parenthood

Her clientele includes individuals, adults, seniors, couples, and families.