Life Transitions Therapists in Wellington, New Zealand

View nearby cities

I help clients navigate life’s transitions—big or small—by exploring the emotions, challenges, and opportunities that come with change. Together, we build resilience, clarity, and practical strategies to move forward with confidence and purpose.

I provide therapeutic support for women navigating life transitions such as job loss, motherhood, divorce/separation and empty nesters where there is an overwhelming sense of uncertainty, unexpectancy and unease. Together we work on connecting you with internal resources to grieve and process these sudden changes and losses and come to a place of closure, acceptance and capacity to move forward. For women who are venturing intentionally or inevitably into unknown territory such as career change, home relocation, identity shifts - yet are feeling stuck and blocked from progressing towards this new chapter of your life, please view my Life Coaching section or my website for more information about my approach which is different to therapy.

Are you at a life transition point? New job, relationship starting or ending? A baby being born? A close person passing away? Transitions can feel overwhelming, but slowing things down in the therapy room can allow crowded pieces to be processed and a spaciousness to emerge. Book a free 15 minute phone consult via my website to discuss more.

Life transitions can bring a sense that something is shifting—whether through changes in relationships, work, health, ageing, or an inner feeling that your current way of being no longer fits. Even when change is chosen, it can unsettle your sense of identity and direction. You may feel uncertain, emotionally exposed, or disconnected from yourself. In our work together, we create space to slow down and listen to what is unfolding beneath the surface—supporting you to move through change with greater awareness, self-trust, and a deeper connection to your inner life.

Wellington is New Zealand's compact capital city and home to the national public service, creating a therapy landscape shaped by the particular stresses of government and policy careers — including burnout, moral injury, and the pressures of politically visible work. The city has a high concentration of university-educated professionals who generally view therapy as a normal part of self-care, and demand for longer-term therapeutic work is relatively strong. Wellington Regional Hospital provides institutional mental health services, with a private therapy community serving Thorndon, Kelburn, Mount Victoria, and the inner suburbs. Wellington's smaller size relative to Auckland means specialist therapist availability can be limited, and telehealth has become an important option for residents seeking a specific type of match.

Gender ID

	75%	Female
	25%	Male

Session Type

	75%	In Person and Online
	25%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

75%	Somatic Therapy
75%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
50%	Jungian Therapy
50%	Internal Family Systems (IFS)
50%	Integrative Therapy
50%	Relational Psychotherapy
50%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
75%	Young Adult
50%	Senior

Client Focus

75%	Buddhist
75%	Christian
75%	Women
75%	LGBTQ+
75%	Men

Life Transitions therapists in Wellington, New Zealand NZ

The Becoming Practice

Irene Valis

Dabaco Doldissen

Delphine Marina Psychotherapy and Counselling