Dr Pamela Portelli
Dr Pamela Portelli is a health psychologist, researcher, clinician & lecturer. She worked as a PSED teacher for 15 years & as a guidance teacher within the anti-substance abuse team before pursuing her Psychology Masters in London in 2010 & PhD in Health Psychology in 2015. She is a practitioner of EMDR for trauma.
Her specialisms are addictions, eating disorders, e-health , chronic pain & she has worked with smoking cessation in the NHS, UK. She now works at Gozo General Hospital with clients experiencing diverse health problems including cancer, chronic pain, diabetes & chronic illness. She also works within within a psychiatric setting for substance abusers & clients with mental health concerns. Dr Portelli coordinates the Masters in Health Psychology at the University of Malta. She also has a private clinic in Gozo. Contact Dr Portelli pporto3@um.edu.mt
Rose-Ann Trapani
Rose-Ann is an NCFED Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders & Obesity, holding a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy & an MSc in Workplace Health & Wellbeing. As a certified & practicing Gestalt psychotherapist, she brings a holistic, relational approach to her work in both private practice & a hospital setting.
Her therapeutic style creates space for thoughtful, in-depth exploration of each person’s unique circumstances, needs, & relationship with food. She provides a supportive, compassionate environment where clients can safely examine patterns, understand emotional drivers, & develop new coping strategies that promote long-term wellbeing.
Within a multidisciplinary team, she works with individuals experiencing weight-management challenges & she has particular expertise in the psychological preparation for & adjustment after bariatric surgery. She helps clients navigate the emotional & cognitive shifts that accompany significant lifestyle changes, while exploring the underlying factors that may have contributed to their initial difficulties. Together, they identify elements that may influence surgical outcomes and support clients in moving toward a healthier, more empowered relationship with themselves & with food. Contact Rose-Ann Trapani Email: roseann.trapani@gmail.com