Trauma & grief
Trauma and loss can stay with us long after the event — in our bodies, sleep, relationships and sense of safety. Trauma-focused therapy and grief support offer a paced, safe way to work with what happened.
These articles explain the difference between trauma and PTSD, what to expect from EMDR, and the many shapes grief can take — including grief while caring for an ageing parent.
Working with trauma should never feel rushed. A good first step is a conversation about what you're carrying and what kind of support feels manageable.
These articles are general information from Vita Mea practitioners — not a diagnosis or personal advice. If you need support, contact the clinic.
Articles on trauma & grief
PTSD vs Trauma: What's the Difference?
Not sure whether you have PTSD or 'just' trauma? Here's how clinicians distinguish them, why the label isn't always what matters, and when trauma therapy in Malta can help.
Naureen Shah · 8 Aug 2026
When Trauma Won’t Stay in the Past
Flashbacks, hypervigilance, numbness — trauma can make yesterday feel like today. Here’s how trauma therapy in Malta can help your nervous system settle.
Vita Mea Clinic · 28 May 2026
What Is EMDR Therapy? A Plain-Language Guide
EMDR is an evidence-based approach for trauma and distressing memories. Here's how it works, who it can help, and what a session feels like — without the jargon.
Janice Fenech Scicluna · 18 Mar 2026
EMDR Therapy in Malta: What to Expect at Your First Sessions
Considering EMDR for trauma or distressing memories? Here's how EMDR therapy works at a Malta clinic, what happens in early sessions, and how to know if it's right for you.
Claudia Borg Azzopardi · 5 Aug 2026
International Day of Non-Violence: How Peace Begins Within
Gandhi taught that non-violence is a way of living, not just the absence of harm. On the International Day of Non-Violence, we reflect on how peace with others starts with the way we treat ourselves — and how therapy can help.
Claudia Borg Azzopardi · 2 Oct 2025
Grief and Loss Counselling: Finding Your Way Through Bereavement
Grief rarely follows a neat timeline. Whether you've lost someone you love, a relationship, or a life you expected, bereavement counselling in Malta can help you carry what feels unbearable — without rushing you to “be okay”.
Claudia Borg Azzopardi · 9 Apr 2026
Grief That Doesn’t Look Like Grief
Not all grief follows a funeral. Ambiguous loss, identity loss, and unspoken mourning deserve counselling too — here’s how bereavement support in Malta can help.
Vita Mea Clinic · 7 Jul 2026
Caring for an Aging Parent: The Slow Goodbye Nobody Talks About
When a parent declines through dementia or chronic illness, grief can start long before a funeral. Here’s how anticipatory grief and caregiver exhaustion show up in Malta — and how counselling can help.
Isabel Camilleri · 19 Aug 2026
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