Psychologist Mariella Blackman today filed for libel against The Sunday Times of Malta over an article claiming she tried to cure homosexuals.

Dr Blackman said that the article, titled "Pastor's wife tried to 'cure disgusting homosexuals," was a personal and direct attack on her good name.

She said both she and her husband pastor Gordon Manche have suffered attacks from the gay community.

The libel suit was signed by lawyer Mark Mifsud Ciantar.