Kylie Smith

Passionate about stuttering support, and an Honorary Clinical Fellow at the Australian Stuttering Research Centre

What are your qualifications? 

A Bachelor of Speech Pathology & a PhD. I am an Honorary Clinical Fellow at the Australian Stuttering Research Centre, a member of the Lidcombe Program Trainers Consortium & a member of Continuing Professional Development in Stuttering (CPDS). 

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What sort of work have you done?

My career spans clinical, academic, & research roles in Australia & overseas. I have worked in leading stuttering services including the Bankstown Stuttering Unit, Australian Stuttering Research Centre, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, & University of Melbourne.

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What practice areas do you have the most experience in?

Stuttering across the lifespan.

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What is your favourite work activity?

I love being face-to-face with clients. It’s a privilege to work alongside people & their families, supporting them to achieve their communication goals.

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In what other areas do you have strengths?

I hold a certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & have a particular interest in the psychosocial implications of stuttering. I enjoy staying up to date with the latest stuttering research and attending conferences to learn from experts around the world.

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How would other people describe you as a supervisor/mentor/presenter?

Practical, inclusive, and grounded in strong clinical knowledge.

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When you are not working, what do you like doing?

I enjoy time with family & friends, exercising, gardening, hiking, &  rabbit holes of new interests.