Dr Katie Kjelsaas - Psychologist

Dr Katie Kjelsaas - Psychologist DPsych (Clinical) BPsySc (Hons I) BA BEd

Certified EFT Therapist & Clinical Supervisor (ICEEFT) Katie is an ICEEFT Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist.

Katie is passionate about helping her clients achieve meaningful connections, whether with new ideas, parts of themselves or the people that matter to them. As a clinical psychologist, Katie enjoys working with couples, families and individuals. Katie also works with business leaders to enhance communication and collaboration in their partnerships. As a person of faith, Katie is able to work with

ministers, pastors or lay people who wish to explore spiritual issues or themes. Katie is committed to the use of evidence-based treatments within a positive, collaborative framework. She works with her clients to understand their fundamental needs and develop appropriate action to see these needs met. Therapy is shaped by clients' goals and Katie is dedicated in supporting her clients to achieve these. She also has training and experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Katie is also passionate about mentoring and training other therapists. She is an ICEEFT Certified EFT Supervisor and AHPRA Approved Clinical Supervisor. Katie has completed a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology at the University of Queensland. She is the recipient of the University Medal, APS Prize, McBride Psychology Prize and Tian P.S. Oei Clinical Research Prize for her academic and research work. Her published research has examined gender stereotypes, social skills, occupational burnout and the impact of online social networking on mental health. Her clinical interest areas include supporting relationship adjustment during transition points (e.g. marriage, parenthood, career change, retirement); dynamics of sexual desire; self-efficacy, self-actualisation and post-traumatic growth.

If the face reflects the heart, what might your reflection be revealing? If you'd like someone to talk to, connect with ...
21/08/2025

If the face reflects the heart, what might your reflection be revealing? If you'd like someone to talk to, connect with us. Link in bio or ConnectionsCount.com.au








Do you need support for yourself or your relationship? Psychologist Kerrin Van Der Kruk can help! Click the link in our...
21/08/2025

Do you need support for yourself or your relationship? Psychologist Kerrin Van Der Kruk can help! Click the link in our bio to find out more.

Know someone else who needs Kerrin? Please share this post with them!








Love this by Dr John Gottman. Do you long for the small gestures in your relationship? If you need more connection, conn...
20/08/2025

Love this by Dr John Gottman. Do you long for the small gestures in your relationship? If you need more connection, connect with us. We'd love to help with some online therapy sessions. Link in bio or ConnectionsCount.com.au







At Connections Count, we're all about connection. How can we support you to make and sustain meaningful connections? Lin...
19/08/2025

At Connections Count, we're all about connection. How can we support you to make and sustain meaningful connections? Link in bio or ConnectionsCount.com.au





Did you know...Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is highly effective and has a 75-90% success rate? If you think your re...
18/08/2025

Did you know...

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is highly effective and has a 75-90% success rate? If you think your relationship would benefit from EFT, connect with us. Link in bio or ConnectionsCount.com.au







Therapists: Want to learn Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals, Couples and Families? Join Dr Jenny Fitzgerald (E...
18/08/2025

Therapists: Want to learn Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals, Couples and Families?

Join Dr Jenny Fitzgerald (EFT Trainer) and Dr Katie Kjelsaas (EFT Supervisor) from wherever you are for this full-day experiential online training. This is the last chance to complete this course with Jenny and Katie.

Come train with us! We'd love to welcome you!

Know someone else who needs this training? Please share this post with them!

This course provides a fantastic intro to this evidence-based, experiential methodology and now compulsory for anyone seeking to certify as an EFT supervisor (because it provides such a clear, comprehensive model overview).

Link in bio or book here: https://www.eft-australia.com.au/event/fundamentals-of-emotionally-focused-therapy-online-workshop-29-august-2025/







Great quote by Viktor Frankl. Are there areas of your life you’ve tried to change without success? Connect with us - we'...
18/08/2025

Great quote by Viktor Frankl. Are there areas of your life you’ve tried to change without success? Connect with us - we'd love to support you. Link in bio or ConnectionsCount.com.au







Therapists - planning your CPD for 2025? Dr Katie has supervision groups available to support your learning and connecti...
17/08/2025

Therapists - planning your CPD for 2025? Dr Katie has supervision groups available to support your learning and connection. Check them out on the professional supervision page of our website: https://connectionscount.com.au/services/professional-supervision/ (or hit the link in our bio, then 'Support for Therapists')




At Connections Count, these are our values:We are COMPASSIONATE. Want a therapist who offers genuine care, warmth and un...
14/08/2025

At Connections Count, these are our values:

We are COMPASSIONATE. Want a therapist who offers genuine care, warmth and understanding from your first to last contact?

We are COMMITTED. Want a therapist who is fully committed to your wellbeing and best outcomes?

We are CREATIVE. Want therapist supervision and training that allows you to innovate and learn with creativity and joy?

We are CLIENT-CENTRED. Want a therapist who will champion you? Who'll be with you in your challenges and celebrate your success?

Let's connect!





A calm, grounded place to explore what matters most.It’s okay to slow down and take a look inward. Therapy with Kara is ...
14/08/2025

A calm, grounded place to explore what matters most.
It’s okay to slow down and take a look inward.

Therapy with Kara is a space to breathe, reflect, and grow. If you or someone you know needs Kara, connect with us! Link in bio or ConnectionsCount.com.au


Are you holding on to a past hurt? If you'd like help walking the path of forgiveness, connect with us. Link in bio or C...
13/08/2025

Are you holding on to a past hurt? If you'd like help walking the path of forgiveness, connect with us. Link in bio or ConnectionsCount.com.au








Need therapy?Check out our website!We have therapists available now and we would LOVE to help you! Check us out, and let...
12/08/2025

Need therapy?
Check out our website!
We have therapists available now and we would LOVE to help you! Check us out, and let's connect. Link in bio or ConnectionsCount.com.au





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Who is Katie?

D. Psyc (Clinical), B. Psy. Sc (Hons I), B. A., B. Ed. AMAPS

Certified EFT Couples’ Therapist (ICEEFT)

Katie is passionate about helping her clients achieve meaningful connections, whether with new ideas, parts of themselves or the people that matter to them.

As a Clinical Psychologist trained at the University of Queensland, Katie enjoys working with couples, individuals and families. She is committed to the use of evidence-based treatments within a positive, collaborative framework. Katie works with her clients to understand their needs and develop appropriate action to see these met. Therapy is shaped by clients’ goals and Katie is dedicated in supporting clients to achieve these.