Isabel Camilleri
Counsellor, Clinic Lead & Co-founder
- Couples and relationship therapy
- Family and blended-family dynamics
- Anxiety and grief
Lara Abela
Gestalt Psychotherapist
Works with adults at Vita Mea Clinic in Mosta, Malta.
About Lara
Lara Abela is a Gestalt Psychotherapist with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Malta and a Master's degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy. With several years of experience within the social sector, she brings a holistic and person-centred approach to mental health and well-being, guided by a mission to honour the depth and complexity of the human experience.
Lara has extensive experience supporting adults facing a range of emotional and psychological challenges. She works therapeutically with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, grief, loss, and trauma. She also assists clients navigating difficulties with self-esteem, identity, and self-worth. In addition, Lara supports individuals who wish to focus on personal growth, self-development, and strengthening their sense of self.
Her aim is to provide a safe, supportive space where individuals can explore their thoughts and emotions to deepen their self-awareness. Through this process, clients can find new ways of relating to themselves and others, empowering them to feel, heal, and thrive.
Areas of focus
- Anxiety, burnout, and depression
- Grief and trauma
- Self-esteem and personal growth
Therapeutic approaches
- Gestalt psychotherapy
- A humanistic, experiential approach that focuses on awareness of what you feel, think and do in the present moment.
Services Lara offers at Vita Mea
When you enquire, we'll confirm availability and whether Larais the right fit for what you're looking for.
Articles by Lara
- When Worry Becomes Something More: Signs You May Need SupportConstant worry, panic attacks, or a nervous system that never settles — here's when professional support can help, and what to expect from anxiety therapy at a Malta clinic.
- Stress, Sleep, and Your Nervous SystemWhen stress stays high, sleep is often the first thing to fray — and poor sleep then feeds more anxiety. Here's how the nervous system links the two, and how therapy in Malta can help you find steadier nights and softer days.
- Understanding Panic Attacks: What They Are and How Therapy HelpsA panic attack can feel like you're dying — even when you're safe. Here's how to recognise what's happening, why anxiety therapy in Malta can help, and what actually calms the body when panic takes over.
- Depression or Just Feeling Low? How to Tell the DifferenceEveryone has low days. Depression is different — heavier, longer, and harder to shake. Here's how to recognise the signs, when to seek support, and how counselling in Malta can help.
- Signs of Burnout: How to Recognise It Before You CrashBurnout rarely arrives overnight. It builds quietly — until rest stops helping and you barely recognise yourself. Here's how to spot the signs early, and how therapy in Malta can help you recover.
- Anxiety Symptoms: How to Recognise Them and When to Seek SupportAnxiety often shows up in the body, the mind, and our behaviour long before we put a name to it. Here's how to spot the common signs, why they happen, what you can do in the moment, and how therapy can help you feel like yourself again.
More of our team
Claudia Borg Azzopardi
Health Psychologist and Family Therapist
- Trauma and EMDR
- Anxiety and depression
- Chronic pain and fibromyalgia
Janice Fenech Scicluna
Gestalt Psychotherapist
- Anxiety and relationship difficulties
- Personal growth
- Emotional awareness
Ready to take the first step?
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. Reach out today and let us support you on your journey.
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