Kristy Donnelly

Dr Kristy Donnelly is a registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar with a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). She is also a senior research officer at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, an adjunct senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide, and seasonal teaching academic at Macquarie University.

Kristy received her PhD from the University of Adelaide in 2020 where her research involved phenotyping a monogenic epilepsy and working closely with children and families affected by neurodevelopmental disorders. She continues to collaborate with family associations and is currently developing an educational video series to support individuals affected by neurodevelopmental disorders. You can learn more about Kristy’s research here.

Kristy combines warmth and humour to create a relaxed and collaborative environment for individuals using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches. Kristy has experience supporting adults with depression and anxiety and is certified by Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) International as a PCIT therapist. Kristy is passionate about helping families to develop and strengthen their relationship with their children, and she is committed to supporting parents to confidently manage their children’s behavior and prevent problems developing.