Sometimes it’s a struggle to see past our immediate challenges. Or things may have been feeling painful or unmanageable for a long time.
When something seems to keep blocking our way, we can feel like we are stuck at a threshold.
Talking therapy can be a first step across the threshold towards feeling better.
Sarah-Fay Donovan
Dip Adult Psychotherapy, PhD.
Registered Psychotherapist (Interim), PBANZ
Member ANZAP (Australia & New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists).
Areas of special interest
-emotional distress & overwhelm
-issues around sense of self & self
esteem
-feeling ‘stuck’ in patterns
-anxiety and depression
-loneliness
-personality difficulties
-life transitions
-attachment & parenting
-grief and loss
My approach
I work with adults (18 and over). I use the Conversational Model of psychodynamic therapy, an approach with a strong research base supporting its efficacy. A secure, safe therapeutic relationship is the basis of this model. We work together over time to build a stronger sense of personal identity and wellbeing.
Read more about the Conversational Model of Psychotherapy here:
Being in therapy - ANZAP - Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy
Availability & fees
Sessions are available in person, or securely online via Zoom.
Please contact me for current availability during weekdays. Limited evening sessions available.
$95 per session (50 minutes). Sessions are weekly.
A free 15 minute phone consultation is available to see whether we would be a good fit for working together.
Getting there
Spinks Cottage, 129 Dixon Street (corner Dixon & Willis St), Wellington CBD.
There are regular buses along Willis St, and a nearby parking building (151 Willis St).
Therapy room
Contact me
Sarah-Fay Donovan
Email, or complete the contact form below.
Emails are treated confidentially.
I aim to reply within 48 hours.
Please note: I do not offer emergency mental health services. If you require urgent mental health support, please contact Te Haika on 0800 745 477 (available 24 hours, 7 days). Te Haika covers the Wellington region and provides support, advice and referrals to mental health services.
