Dr Kellee Poulsen

BA, BSc (Hons.), PhD (Clin), MAPS

Toowong, Brisbane

Dr Kellee Poulsen is a Clinical Psychologist in Brisbane who completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Queensland. Prior to her PhD, Kellee graduated with a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Human Movement Studies and Sociology. Kellee has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults, across a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, eating disorders, parenting difficulties, and adjustment to life changes, having been a registered psychologist for over 20 years. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

​Kellee also has many years of experience working in private practice, school-settings and lecturing at the University of Queensland. She has expertise in treating children and adolescents, having been employed as a senior psychologist at the Mater Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and the Royal Children's and Royal Brisbane hospitals. She has worked with a diverse range of populations including people affected by traumatic events, adolescents diagnosed with cancer, and people living with chronic illnesses.

Kellee also works extensively with adult clients in private practice, helping individuals manage mood disorders, anxiety, relationship stress, trauma recovery, and health-related concerns. Her research and publications have focused on topics such as mental health following natural disasters, and depression and anxiety in adults living with chronic illness.

Kellee’s therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and creative as she focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients. She utilises evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based approaches tailored to meet each client's individual needs.