Dr Kristy Donnelly is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychologist based in Kellyville, NSW. Her practice offers Telehealth only, so sessions are done by phone or video. That can make it easier to fit appointments into busy weeks, especially when getting into the city is hard.
In her work, Dr Donnelly looks after people at different stages of life. Some clients come in because they feel stuck or overwhelmed. Others are dealing with stress that keeps building up, or they’re finding it hard to switch off their worries at night. Many people also seek help for anxiety-related problems, including when worries affect work, relationships, or day-to-day routines.
She also supports couples and families. In couples therapy, the goal is often to reduce the day-to-day tension and help both people feel heard. Sometimes it’s about improving communication. Other times it’s about working through patterns that keep repeating, even when everyone wants things to be better.
For families, the focus is usually on helping the whole system cope in a more helpful way. That might include supporting parents and carers, making sense of changes at home, and building practical strategies that everyone can use.
Dr Donnelly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and anxiety management techniques. CBT is a common, down-to-earth approach that helps people notice unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, then slowly replace them with more useful ways of coping. Anxiety management techniques can include practical tools for dealing with body tension, racing thoughts, and avoidance, which is often a big part of how anxiety grows.
Over time, sessions are designed to help you feel more in control, not just “talk it out”. In many cases, people leave with clear steps they can try between appointments. At times you may also need reassurance and steady support while you work through what’s been going on.
Dr Donnelly’s experience comes from regular, real-life clinical work with clients who want practical change. Her approach stays calm and grounded, with a focus on what’s manageable now, what matters most, and what can be improved step by step.