Sarah

Mrs Sarah O'Connell

Counseling Psychologist

“A Counselling Psychologist in Private Practice in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Services: Psychotherapy and Educational Assessments (including IEB & NSC concessions/accommodations).”

About Me

As a Counseling Psychologist in Pietermaritzburg, I help individuals navigate personal challenges through psychotherapy. I also provide comprehensive educational assessments that clarify learning needs, including for IEB and NSC concessions. My practice offers a calm space to explore your thoughts and find practical ways forward. This makes me a good match for those seeking both emotional support and specific academic guidance.

Approach

Working from my Pietermaritzburg practice shapes a steady, structured way of working: sessions move at a pragmatic pace, balancing emotional exploration with measurable steps informed by assessment findings. I translate observations into clear, shared goals, offer straightforward feedback, and suggest small experiments to try between meetings so learning and coping strategies can be tested in everyday settings. Meetings feel conversational yet focused, with routine check-ins on progress. This way of working often helps families, adolescents and adults seeking clearer insight and practical change.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

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    Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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    Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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Works With:

  • •All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

Professional Title:

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    Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Qualifications

University of Kwazulu-Natal

Registrations

Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Counseling Psychologist

Service Area

38 Howick Road

In-person

Town Hill

The Msunduzi, KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa