Hi, I’m Leah.

Connection with others is important in my life. I hope to support children to make meaningful connections in their lives too. 

I’ve been a Speech Pathologist for 20 years and my interest has flowed into working with parents of pre school aged children (18 months–5 years old) in the areas of speech, language, stuttering, early literacy, play and social skills.  I feel privileged to be part of a family’s journey in supporting their child’s communication.  I find it especially valuable to spend time where a child is most comfortable (childcare, kinder or home).

I have experience supporting bilingual children and their families and understand the importance of honouring cultural and linguistic identity.

My career has taken me across a wide range of settings including Community Health Services in rural and remote communities in South Australia and metro Melbourne. I’ve worked in Early Intervention, primary schools, Autism and Special Developmental Schools in Melbourne.  

While working in my current public health role, I have facilitated individual, group and online therapy, supported community playgroups, worked closely with Occupational Therapists, Child Psychologists, MCHNs, Dietitians, Paediatricians, Audiologists, Walking Clinics and GPs.

My training in evidence‑based and relationship-based approaches includes Hanen It Takes Two to Talk, DIR Floortime, Circle of Security, Multiple Oppositions Approach, Caroline Bowen CAS and PACT, Picture Exchange System Introduction, Spalding Approach, Lidcombe Program, Internal Family Systems Introduction (Bouverie), Working in Partnership with Parents, Learn to Play, Tuning in to Kids, We Thinkers and Cari Ebert’s Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice.

At home, my partner and I are parents, tired ones at times :)  but good enough :) to our lively four year old daughter.  I love exploring new parks, playing guitar, knitting and connecting with my friends & family.