Counsellor profile
Dr. Mahalia Hamilton, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and Relationship support
Continue with MahaliaKey details
- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 388355
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- Emotion skills
About Mahalia
Dr. Mahalia Hamilton is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years of practice in the United Kingdom. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, parenting strain, sleep and eating difficulties, and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and Mahalia accepts international clients.
Mahalia works in a person-centred way that keeps the person central. She listens for what matters most and helps people notice patterns in feelings and behaviour. She combines practical skills with reflective conversation so clients can test small changes between sessions.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to map thoughts and actions that keep problems going. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clearer values and takes action even when feelings are uncomfortable. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
In early sessions she focuses on what brought someone to therapy now and on one or two practical goals. Later work can include practising new ways of responding, communication skills, and rebuilding trust in relationships. She also helps people manage life transitions and career-related stress.
Clients can expect straightforward language and short-term tools alongside deeper reflection when that is useful. Mahalia aims for collaborative sessions where the person’s priorities direct the work. To begin, people follow the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing small actions that reflect what matters to you; it can help with anger that becomes avoidance or rumination. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behaviour patterns that keep problems going and teaches strategies to test and change them. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing reactive responses. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted based on what helps in everyday life. Confirm the exact session formats when booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. It also allows practising skills in the settings where problems occur, so changes can be tested between sessions and discussed at the next appointment.Areas of focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred approach with practical skills from CBT, ACT and DBT to address thoughts, emotions and behaviour.
How long has she practised?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults in the UK and internationally.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check time zones and any local requirements before booking.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.