Dr. Mahalia Hamilton, BACP
5 years in practice
Dr. Mahalia Hamilton offers a calm space for people to feel heard and to slow down.
License and registration
- BACP
- 388355 · expires May 2027
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Mahalia
Dr. Mahalia Hamilton offers a calm space for people to feel heard and to slow down. She is a counselling psychologist and counsellor with five years of practice and a warm, non-judgemental style.
She meets people with empathy and patience so they can talk openly about what is worrying them. Mahalia trained in psychology at undergraduate level and completed a Master’s in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice. She also holds a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
Background and approach
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). In sessions she aims to build a genuine, collaborative relationship. That look and feel guides the work more than jargon.
She listens for each person’s story, then helps them notice patterns and try new ways of coping. Her work covers a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
She also supports people with career stress, self-esteem and major life changes. Mahalia uses several approaches to match the person in front of her. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and attachment-based ideas help when emotions and close relationships are central.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are used to help with thoughts, behaviours and coping skills. She adapts her approach to fit each person’s needs. She works in English and accepts international clients.
Sessions can be arranged online by choosing Start Therapy, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a time that suits you.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mahalia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mahalia names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapy approaches work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and how they shape close relationships; it helps people notice core feelings and express them more clearly to improve connection. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses simple steps to help people accept difficult thoughts while committing to actions that match their values, which can ease stress and increase meaningful activity. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they affect current closeness and trust, useful when attachment and security are key concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try different ideas collaboratively. Together you decide what feels most helpful and adjust the approach as you go.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when you want visual contact. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let you check in between sessions or use therapy in shorter bursts during busy days. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and caring commitments while keeping the focus on progress and connection.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, empathetic and collaborative, drawing on person-centred values to help people feel heard and to work at their own pace.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working as a counselling psychologist and counsellor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a Master’s in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice, and a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology; she is registered with the BACP and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and situations.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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