Dr. Mahalia Hamilton, BACP

Dr. Mahalia Hamilton trained in psychology and holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly about stress, relationships, grief and life changes. Her manner is warm and patient, and she aims to help people feel seen and understood as they work through difficult emotions.

She meets people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and complex trauma, and those coping with neurodivergence or ADHD. She also supports people facing issues with self-esteem, intimacy, eating and sleeping, and career strain. Her work includes concerns linked to family life, parenting pressures, bereavement and compassion fatigue.

Her practice draws on person-centred values alongside several therapeutic methods. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps with patterns of thought and unhelpful behaviours. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people to live by their values even when feelings are difficult. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Dr Hamilton emphasises honesty, empathy and patience, and she works to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and aims to tailor the work to individual goals.

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises from the United Kingdom. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, clients use the service Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire before scheduling.

Approaches used in online sessions and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice painful thoughts and feelings while taking steps that align with their values. It can help when someone feels stuck during major life changes or midlife reassessment. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns of relating and can be helpful for intimacy and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr Hamilton will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods fit best. The process is collaborative - the therapist and client choose techniques and adjust them as the work unfolds.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access a therapist who works from the United Kingdom while living elsewhere, since international clients are accepted. Practical arrangements such as session length and how to connect are set up after the initial matching questionnaire and scheduling step.