Marc Donegan, Psychotherapist (He/Him)
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, PACFA, BACP, ITTA, EATA, UKATA
In-Person in Sydney, NSW
Online in Australia, United Kingdom, California, New York
Confronting pain takes bravery and self-awareness, but you don't have to do it alone. With the right support, meaningful, lasting change is possible.
I've run a private practice since 2016, drawing on a blend of Transactional Analysis and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This means I can work practically, with clear tools and strategies, while also exploring the deeper narratives and beliefs that shape how you see yourself and others.
My approach is relational and collaborative. I work with empathy to help you examine the stories you carry, about yourself and, where relevant, about others. Many clients arrive having built strong defences over years, often shaped by difficult upbringings or unresolved trauma. My role is to create a space where those defences can soften enough for real change to take hold.
Alongside my psychotherapy practice, I spent over 20 years as Director of my own company. That experience gives me genuine insight into the pressures of professional and business life, and I often work with people who are highly successful by external measures but privately struggling, helping them navigate what success alone doesn't resolve.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Men, Military / Veterans, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Transactional Analysis Explores interactions through the lens of Parent, Adult, and Child roles. It aims to improve communication and self-awareness.
Approach Description: We begin with an initial call and assessment, covering your health history, key relationships, and what's brought you to seek treatment now. From there, we shape a body of work together, mapping out the sessions likely needed and discussing suitable referral options if your needs are better met elsewhere.
Sessions run face-to-face or online, by video or phone, depending on what suits you. There’s no requirement to have your camera on during online sessions. What matters is that you're comfortable enough to show up, open up, and do the work.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 205
- Accepts Insurance
Education & Credentials
Marc Donegan, Psychotherapist Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, PACFA, BACP, ITTA, EATA, UKATA
- Male
- License # PACFA 29228
- Licensed in NSW
- Practicing Since 2016
Marc Donegan, Psychotherapist Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Sydney, NSW
- Available Online for residents of Australia, United Kingdom, California, New York
- Online Therapy Details: Google Meet, FaceTime, WhatsApp
I offer a unique blend of Transactional Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals overcome a wide range of challenges. My areas of expertise include working with individuals who possess strong defensive traits, have experienced difficult upbringings, and are grappling with unresolved trauma, addition, sexual issues, anger, anxiety, and relational and professional problems. Sessions take place face-to-face or online, depending on your preference and location. I'm available most weekdays as well as outside of standard working hours.
My areas of expertise include:
- Trauma and its lasting impact
- Addiction
- Sexual issues
- Anger and anxiety
- Relational and professional difficulties
- Defensive patterns rooted in difficult early experience
Sessions take place face-to-face or online, depending on your preference and location. I'm available most weekdays, as well as outside standard working hours, to fit around demanding schedules.
I'm also very happy to discuss referrals if I'm not the right match for your individual needs. Common referral areas include sexual orientation, transgender-specific support, and children and adolescents, where a specialist practitioner may be better placed to help.
If you're ready to start the work, I'd welcome the chance to talk it through with you.