A psychology practice in Canberra for treatment of eating disorders
About Us
Kylie Smith is an experienced Canberra-based Clinical Psychologist.
Having worked for many years in general practice, her clinic now focuses on treatment of eating disorders.
Kylie's warm, collaborative approach supports clients to achieve their goals so they can live the lives they want to live and be the people they want to be.
We believe there are many benefits to attending psychology appointments face-to-face. For this reason, we have created a beautiful space at our clinic in Macgregor, ACT to facilitate a calm and peaceful experience of therapy.
We do also offer telehealth appointments in the event that you are unable to attend your appointment in person.
About You
Firefly Psychology provides services to adults (18 years and above) who are seeking treatment for disordered eating.
A personalised framework is employed to treat a range of presentations including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and other specified eating and feeding disorders.Before the first session, we offer a free telephone consultation to ensure our service is a good fit for your needs. Sometimes we may decide together that Firefly Psychology is not the right service for you at this time. In these instances, you will be supported with alternative support options for next steps.Please note that Firefly Psychology is unable to offer a crisis service. If you are in need of urgent support, please call 000, or if you are in the ACT, call Access Mental Health on 1800 629 354.
CBT-E
CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) is a transdiagnostic treatment, meaning it's designed to treat all forms of eating disorders that are driven by over-evaluation of weight, shape, and control over eating.
There are two versions:
Focused CBT-E: targets the core eating disorder (20 sessions)
Broad CBT-E: includes strategies to address additional issues like perfectionism, low self-esteem or interpersonal difficulties. (40 sessions)
For more information about CBT-E we have a downloadable handout.
Fees
The fee for a 50-60 minute session with a Clinical Psychologist at Firefly Psychology is $250. *For clients who have been referred by their GP under an Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP) a rebate of $141.85 will apply (current as of 2025).Please note: the practice maintains a cancellation and non-attendance policy that will be discussed at the time of booking.
* The APS recommended fee for a 50-60 minute psychologist consultation is $311. For more information see How much does seeing a psychologist cost?
Contact
Email [email protected]
Phone 0490 454 103
Opening Hours: Fridays by appointment.