Personalised psychiatric care centred around the individual. Comprehensive assessment, treatment and ongoing support for adults experiencing a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental needs.
Our approach
Mental health is rarely one-dimensional. Our approach is built around understanding the whole person.
We recognise that mental wellbeing can be influenced by biological, psychological, social, developmental and environmental factors. Depending on individual needs, care may involve psychiatric assessment, psychological support, medication management, personalised formulation, family guidance and ongoing clinical review.
Our aim is to provide ethical, coordinated and evidence-informed care while ensuring that patients understand their treatment and remain actively involved in decisions about their care.
Your mental health care pathway
Patients can access our psychiatric service directly through a psychiatric consultation or, where a broader initial assessment is appropriate, through our structured New Patient Intake Pathway.
Option one
Psychiatric consultation
€90
A psychiatric consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your current concerns directly with a psychiatrist. During the consultation, your psychiatrist may explore:
Current symptoms and concerns
Mental health history
Relevant medical history
Current and previous medication
Family and social circumstances
Sleep, mood and daily functioning
Previous diagnoses or treatment
Current psychological or emotional difficulties
Neurodevelopmental concerns where relevant
Appropriate treatment and next steps
Following assessment, recommendations are made according to your individual clinical needs. These may include treatment planning, medication where clinically appropriate, psychological intervention, further assessment or investigation, lifestyle recommendations and ongoing psychiatric review.
Option two
New Patient Intake Pathway
€200
For patients who would benefit from a more comprehensive introduction to the clinic. Rather than beginning with a short standalone appointment, this pathway allows our clinical team to develop a broader understanding of what you are experiencing before establishing the most appropriate next steps.
1. Initial clinical intake — approximately 1 hour
With a mental health nurse or psychologist, gathering relevant history and clinically triaging your needs. Medication is not prescribed during this session.
2. Psychiatric consultation — 30 minutes
With Dr Gabriel Ellul, normally within approximately 4–6 weeks, subject to clinical priority and availability. The information gathered at intake supports the review.
3. Follow-up support
A member of our mental health team may follow up to understand how you are progressing and help coordinate the next stage of your care.
Medication is not prescribed during the initial intake
The intake session is an information-gathering and clinical triage appointment. Medication may only be considered by an appropriately qualified medical professional following clinical assessment and where it is considered suitable. Where the initial assessment identifies a need for more immediate psychiatric input, the team will assess the appropriate course of action.
Areas we support
Our psychiatric and mental health service can support individuals experiencing a broad range of difficulties and conditions. Assessment and treatment are always based on the individual patient's presentation and clinical needs. These may include:
Anxiety disorders
Depression and mood difficulties
Trauma-related difficulties
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Complex PTSD
Stress and adjustment difficulties
Emotional regulation difficulties
Sleep-related difficulties associated with mental health
ADHD
Autism-related mental health needs
Neurodevelopmental presentations
Other psychiatric and psychological difficulties requiring specialist assessment
Trauma & complex PTSD
Trauma can affect far more than memories of a difficult experience. It can influence emotional regulation, relationships, sleep, physical wellbeing, sense of safety and everyday functioning.
Prijorità provides specialist psychiatric assessment and support for individuals experiencing trauma-related difficulties, including PTSD and complex PTSD. Our approach considers both the person's current symptoms and the wider experiences that may have contributed to their difficulties.
Where appropriate, psychiatric care may be coordinated with psychological intervention and other forms of support to create a more comprehensive treatment pathway.
ADHD & autism
Dr Gabriel Ellul has a particular clinical interest in ADHD and autism, including presentations where neurodevelopmental differences interact with mental health difficulties.
Adults may seek psychiatric support because of difficulties with attention, organisation, impulsivity, emotional regulation, relationships, work or everyday functioning. Others may already have an ADHD or autism diagnosis and require psychiatric support for associated mental health needs or treatment.
Where a formal ADHD assessment is required, patients can be directed to Prijorità's dedicated adult or child ADHD assessment pathway.
A diagnosis can be important, but it does not always explain the full picture. Where appropriate, our clinicians use personalised formulation to develop a deeper understanding of the different factors contributing to a person's current difficulties. The purpose is to help develop a treatment plan that reflects the individual rather than relying solely on a diagnostic label. This may consider:
Previous experiences
Current circumstances
Biological and medical factors
Psychological factors
Relationships and social environment
Neurodevelopmental factors
Stressors and protective factors
Patterns that may maintain current difficulties
Treatment planning
Following assessment, an individualised treatment plan may be developed. Treatment recommendations are discussed with the patient so that they understand the available options and can participate in decisions regarding their care. Depending on clinical need, this may involve:
Psychiatric treatment
Medication where clinically indicated
Psychological therapy
Psychoeducation
Lifestyle and wellbeing recommendations
Family involvement or guidance
Further investigations
ADHD or neurodevelopmental assessment
Monitoring and psychiatric review
Referral to another healthcare professional where appropriate
Psychiatric review appointments
Mental healthcare often requires ongoing review rather than a single appointment. Review consultations allow your psychiatrist to assess progress, discuss any changes in symptoms or circumstances, review treatment and determine whether adjustments are required.
Where medication forms part of treatment, reviews may also consider effectiveness, tolerability, side effects and any appropriate clinical monitoring. The frequency of review appointments depends on individual clinical need.
Family guidance
Mental health difficulties can also affect partners, parents and other family members. Where clinically appropriate and with due regard to patient confidentiality and consent, our team can provide guidance to help families better understand a person's difficulties and how they may appropriately support them.
For children and young people, parental or caregiver involvement may form an important part of assessment and ongoing care.
Multidisciplinary mental healthcare
At Prijorità, we believe effective mental healthcare often requires more than one professional perspective. This allows different aspects of a person's wellbeing to be considered within a coordinated pathway rather than treating individual symptoms in isolation.
Depending on individual needs, care can involve coordinated input from:
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Mental health nurses
Medical doctors
Other healthcare professionals where clinically appropriate
Our philosophy is centred around Care Beyond Treatment — understanding the person, not simply the diagnosis.
Our psychiatrists
Dr Gabriel Ellul
Psychiatrist | Medical Director, Prijorità
Dr Gabriel Ellul provides psychiatric assessment, treatment and ongoing mental health care at Prijorità. His clinical work includes the assessment and management of a broad range of mental health presentations, with particular interests including trauma, complex PTSD, ADHD and autism.
His approach places emphasis on developing a detailed understanding of the individual and using personalised clinical formulation to guide treatment and ongoing care.
€90per consultation
Dr Fabian Bonello
Psychiatrist, adults aged 55+
Dr Fabian Bonello sees adults aged 55 and over, with a particular focus on mental health, memory concerns and the emotional and cognitive changes that can sometimes come with later life.
His consultations can support individuals and families seeking professional assessment and guidance in areas including:
Memory changes, forgetfulness and cognitive concerns
Changes in mood, behaviour or personality
Anxiety and depression in later life
Confusion or changes in day-to-day functioning
Mental health difficulties affecting older adults
Psychiatric review and ongoing support
Guidance and support for families concerned about a loved one
Sometimes the first signs are subtle: increased forgetfulness, changes in behaviour, withdrawing from usual activities, low mood, anxiety, or simply a feeling that something is not quite the same. Seeking professional advice early can help provide clarity, appropriate assessment and a way forward for both the individual and their family.
€90per consultation
Every Wednesday. If you are 55 or over, or you are concerned about the memory, behaviour or mental wellbeing of a parent or loved one, our team can guide you towards the appropriate consultation.
At Prijorità, care comes first. Transparency is simply part of how we care.
Prijorità Healthcare's psychiatry service runs from our clinic at Triq Il-Pont, Mosta MST 2150, Malta. Psychiatric consultations are provided by Dr Gabriel Ellul, Psychiatrist and Medical Director, and by Dr Fabian Bonello, who sees adults aged 55 and over.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist?
Patients may contact Prijorità directly to request an appointment. Our reception or clinical team can guide you towards the most appropriate service based on the information provided.
How much is a psychiatric consultation?
A psychiatric consultation is €90, with either Dr Gabriel Ellul or Dr Fabian Bonello.
Do you see older adults with memory concerns?
Yes. Dr Fabian Bonello sees adults aged 55 and over, every Wednesday, covering memory changes and cognitive concerns, changes in mood, behaviour or personality, anxiety and depression in later life, confusion or changes in day-to-day functioning, psychiatric review, and guidance for families concerned about a loved one. The consultation is €90.
What is the €200 New Patient Intake?
The New Patient Intake is a structured pathway designed to provide a broader initial understanding of your needs. It includes an initial assessment with a member of the mental health team, a subsequent 30-minute psychiatric consultation with Dr Gabriel Ellul, and appropriate follow-up and care coordination.
Will I receive medication during my intake appointment?
No. The initial intake session is an information-gathering and clinical triage appointment. Medication is not prescribed during this session. Medication may only be considered by an appropriately qualified medical professional following clinical assessment and where it is considered suitable.
How quickly will I see the psychiatrist following intake?
The psychiatric appointment would normally be arranged within approximately 4 to 6 weeks, depending on clinical priority and appointment availability. If the initial assessment identifies concerns requiring more immediate psychiatric input, the clinical team will determine the appropriate next step.
Do you treat trauma and PTSD?
Yes. Psychiatric assessment and treatment are available for trauma-related mental health difficulties, including PTSD and complex PTSD.
Do you provide ADHD and autism services?
Yes. Prijorità supports adults and children with neurodevelopmental needs and provides dedicated ADHD assessment pathways. Patients who already have a diagnosis may also access psychiatric care where ongoing assessment, treatment or mental health support is required.
Can my family be involved?
Where appropriate, family members may be involved in care with the patient's consent and in accordance with confidentiality requirements. For children and young people, parents or caregivers will normally have an appropriate role within the assessment and treatment process.
What happens after my first appointment?
Your next steps depend on your individual assessment. You may be offered psychiatric review, psychological support, medication management, further assessment, investigations or another appropriate clinical pathway.
Start your mental health care journey
Seeking mental health support can sometimes feel difficult, particularly when you are unsure which professional or service you need. Our team can help you understand the available options and guide you towards an appropriate starting point.
All assessments, treatment recommendations and follow-up arrangements are determined according to individual clinical needs. Information provided on this page is for general information and does not replace individual medical advice, diagnosis or emergency care.
If you or someone else is experiencing an immediate mental health or medical emergency, please contact the appropriate emergency services rather than using the routine booking service.
