ABSTRACT
The Maltese Islands have experienced rapid change in the past few years, mainly as a consequence of their accession into the European Union and the phenomenon of globalisation. This socio-political-cultural change has contributed to a more open, secular and diverse society that is in constant flux. These changes have contributed to the diminishing role of the Roman Catholic Church, which, until this time, was dominant in most facets of Maltese life (Psaila 2014). It is my contention that such a context has also impacted helping professions such as social work particularly as a result of the secularisation of the profession.
