SALT Psychology and Wellbeing- Kylie Donnolley

18/08/2026

Something I notice often with teen girls is how closely friendships, body image, comparison and self-worth can become connected.

In my latest blog, I explore how social media can intensify comparison, why healthy friendships matter, and how we can help girls build body respect and a stronger sense of self.

**Teen Girls, Self-Worth and the Comparison Trap** — now on the Salt Psychology blog.

Read more: https://wix.to/tEBYoVy

Friendships, appearance, belonging and social media can become closely linked to a teen girl’s sense of self-worth. Helping girls build body respect, recognise healthy friendships and develop an identity beyond comparison can provide an important foundation during adolescence.

14/08/2026

Feeling constantly wiped out but can’t pinpoint why? In our latest blog, The Invisible Load Women Carry and Why Mental Rest Feels Impossible, Kylie Donnolley explores the hidden, ongoing mental labour many women shoulder — and practical ways to start reclaiming rest. Read the full piece and strategies to help lighten that load: https://wix.to/TKFesBu

“I’m exhausted, but I don’t really know why.”This is one of the most common things women say when they have been functioning for a long time under pressure. There may be no obvious crisis. Nothing dramatic has happened. Life is still moving. Work is getting done. Children are being cared for...

12/08/2026

It's often taking the steps that builds the confidence. 💙

06/08/2026

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable.💙

One of the things I hear most often is, “I’m not really sure what to expect.”

The truth is, you don’t need to prepare the perfect story or know exactly where to begin.

My hope is that from the moment you walk through the door, you’ll feel welcomed into a compassionate and authentic space where you can simply be yourself.

Together, we’ll take the time to understand what’s been happening, explore your strengths alongside the challenges, and create a plan that feels meaningful and achievable.

Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, stress, perfectionism, ADHD, self-worth or life’s transitions, therapy isn’t about being “fixed.” It’s about understanding yourself more deeply, developing practical skills, and moving towards the life you want to live.

Sometimes the hardest part is simply taking the first step. If you’re considering reaching out, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.

Kylie 💕

09/03/2026

My observations as a psychologist:
High-achieving women rarely burn out because they lack resilience.

In fact, resilience is often the reason they keep going for so long.
They are capable.
Responsible.
Reliable.
Used to carrying a lot.

Which means when pressure increases, the instinct is usually to push harder.
Work longer.
Solve more problems.
Hold everything together.

But the women who stay well over the long term tend to do something different.

They don’t just manage their time.
They protect their capacity.
That looks like:
• Recognising when the load is becoming unsustainable
• Allowing support instead of carrying everything alone
• Creating boundaries around energy, not just hours
• Resetting before overload turns into burnout

Capacity is the quiet foundation behind sustainable leadership, work, parenting and care.

And protecting it isn’t selfish.

It’s what allows capable women to continue showing up for the people and roles that matter.

If this resonates with you, I'd love to have a conversation and hear where you are at- DM me 'Capacity'.

Kylie 💗

02/02/2026

Hi 👋🏼I'm Kylie- a psychologist and mum of 3. I work predominantly with teen girls and women around anxiety, stress and perfectionism.

What I do:
✨Salt Psychology, my clinic, where I work therapeutically with teen girls and women to create positive change and coping.
✨Burnout Prevention Academy- a boutique space for women online I have created where I teach practical, evidence-based tools to help women in health, education and leadership work and live sustainably- increasing balance and alignment.
✨Ikigai Retreat- an immersive and deeply transformative experience where participants re-engage with purpose and meaning.

If you'd like to find out more, DM me for details. ☺️