Services

Let’s find the best way forward

Clients come in for sessions with such varied challenges, needs and goals – across every life stage and from all walks of life.

Why see a Speech Pathologist?  Our name suggests speech is our only area of treatment, but our experience and practices are diverse.

So, please reach out if you don’t see your specific condition listed.

Breathing

Breathing is the basis of all life. An essential tool. And breathing well is vital for our physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. So, we want to optimise this process wherever possible.

Whether you’re looking for support with an illness – or for guidance on how to use your breath to reduce anxiety and increase your wellbeing – I have techniques and treatments for you.

My areas of focus:

  • Asthma
  • Chronic Cough
  • Respiratory Disorders

Other areas:

  • Anxiety
  • Breathing for Speech
  • Coherence Breathing
  • COPD
  • Dysfunctional Breath Patterns
  • Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
  • ENT – Pre-Op & Post-Op Treatment
  • HeartMath
  • Nose Breath Training
  • Reflux
  • Resonance Frequency Breathing
  • Sleep Apnea

Voice

We all have a unique voice print; a frequency that defines us. How we sound is a key part of our human expression – and there are many factors that can impact our ability to voice freely and easily. Voice is both a science and an art. I have a strong focus in all aspects of voice rehabilitation, having lectured to colleagues across Australia.

From Vocal Cord injury to not being heard in noisy places, I can work with you to provide you a personalised treatment plan.

My areas of focus:

  • Vocal Nodules
  • Globus Pharyngeus (lump in throat)
  • Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD)

Other areas:

  • Chronic Cough
  • Induced Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO)
  • Irritable Larynx
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Pre and Post-Operative Voice Care
  • Spasmodic Dysphonia
  • Speech Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD)
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis
  • Vocal Cysts, Lesions, Polyps and other vocal pathologies
  • Vocal wellbeing

Speech

Speech is a complex skill. A series of sounds that conveys meaning. Being understood is such an important part of being human. Having the confidence to express ourselves well and clearly is part of how we view ourselves. Through our speech we can share our needs, desires and thoughts. It helps us to connect.

Orofacial Myology is a way to support children (3 years and up) and adults with altered function of the mouth: lips, jaw and tongue which can affect teeth development, breathing, swallowing and speech.

As each individual presentation can be so varied, please reach out to discuss any diagnosis not listed below.

My areas of focus:

  • Articulation
  • Orofacial Myology
  • Tongue Thrust Patterns

Other areas:

  • Accent Modification
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Breathing Pattern Training for Speech and Swallowing
  • Normalising Swallow Patterns
  • Orthodontic Support
  • Pre-Operative & Post-Operative Surgery Support
  • Mumbling
  • Neurodivergence
  • Stuttering (Adults)
  • Thumb Sucking
  • TMJ (Jaw) Dysfunction
  • Tongue Tie

Peak Performance

When you have the opportunity to be heard – let’s make sure it is at its best.

There are a multitude of factors that affect high level performance. By mastering your nervous system, body and breath, you’ll be performing at the top of your game. I invite a strong level of presence and consciousness into sessions, as well as playfulness and curiosity.

I have had the pleasure of  working with those who rely on their Speech and Voice performance. Such as TV and Radio presenters, Professional Actors and Singers, Newsreaders, Podcasters, Doctors – and anyone else looking to get the best out of themselves. 

After all, as Confucius says, ‘One who conquers oneself, is the mightiest warrior.’

My areas of focus:

  • Accent Modifications
  • Examination preparation for Doctors in Training (Physicians, ED and all other specialties)
  • Performer’s Voice – Singers, Actors, Public Speakers

Other areas:

  • Articulation
  • Actor Voice Training
  • Artist Practice
  • Communication Skills
  • French Language Coaching for Singers
  • Intuitive Counselling
  • Job Interviews
  • Meditation
  • Mumbling
  • Performance Coaching
  • Public Speaking
  • Sound Practices
  • Singing
  • Voice-Over Training
  • Wedding Speeches

We’ve got you covered

At Speech Pathways, we:

  • Are registered with most Healthcare funds
  • Accept Medicare referrals from your GP (upon prior arrangement)
    • No bulk billing of services.
  • See Plan-managed and Self-managed NDIS clients

 

You can also rest assured that we have a current:

  • National Police Check
  • Working with Children Check
Let’s find the way together