Meet The Speechie Spot.
A team of speechies passionate about empowerment through communication.

Meet Our Speechies Team

Monica

Clinical Administration

Monica is the first person you will chat with when you call the clinic or visit us for your appointment. She is our friendly Pathways to Expression Administrator and will gladly help you to connect with a speechie here at the clinic. You are welcome to send all your questions her way!

When not at work Monica enjoys catching up with family and friends or relaxing with a good book.

Kerry

Lead Speech Pathologist

Kerry is our founder and Lead Speechie. She’s been working in the field of language and learning for over 30 years, initially as a teacher (teaching language at all levels of education – kindergarten to mature-age), and then as a speech pathologist.

 Over time she’s realised that people desperately want to communicate and they become tremendously frustrated when, for whatever reason, they are unable to do so with relative ease.

 Sometimes their frustration leads to involuntary silence, sometimes it leads to miscommunications that need to be sorted out. Most of her working life has revolved around assisting people to be able to speak their minds clearly, so that they are understood easily, without fear of sounding silly or being embarrassed about the content of what they are saying or about their mode of delivery. The need to communicate is lifelong. Kerry is just as passionate about the provision of services to youngsters as she is to her centenarian clients.

 When Kerry isn’t at work, she enjoys travelling, bush walking, dancing, learning about other cultures, reading, and hanging out with her friends.

 She looks forward to helping you meet your communicative needs.

Clare

Speech Pathologist

Clare originally joined The Speechie Spot as an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) and 3rd Year Speech Pathology Student at the Australian Catholic University (ACU). Having completed her studies, Clare has joined us as a fully qualified Speech Pathologist working to ensure that clients get the most out of their therapy sessions. Sessions with Clare are available both in person and online, via Zoom.

Since completing her university studies, Clare has found an interest in speech, language and literacy for both the paediatric and adult populations. Prior to joining us here at The Speechie Spot, she also worked as a Childhood Educator in a primary school setting.

When she is not working, you can find Clare enjoying the outdoors as she soaks up the sun at the beach or baking some sweet treats in the kitchen! Clare comes from a large family and appreciates the importance of close family interaction and involvement.

If you would like to find out if sessions with Clare are an appropriate option for you, please feel free to speak with us at The Speechie Spot – we will be glad to discuss this with you!

Shaleah

Speech Pathologist

Shaleah also originally joined The Speechie Spot as an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) however has recently completed her studies at the University of Queensland. Shaleah is now a fully qualified Speech Pathologist working towards making a positive impact in her client’s lives. Sessions with Shaleah are available both through in person and online via Zoom.

Shaleah is passionate about working with children and adults across many different areas of Speech Pathology. She strives to enhance our client’s therapy journeys by making service delivery more effective and long-lasting. Before joining us at The Speechie Spot, Shaleah also did some volunteer work for a Neuro-Developmental organisation.

When she is not working, you can find her hanging out with friends and family or in the outdoors. Shaleah comes from a very close family and values the importance of family centred care and involvement.

If you would like to find out if sessions with Shaleah are available, please feel free to call us at The Speechie Spot- we will be glad to discuss with you!

Siena

Allied Health Assistant (AHA) and Clinical Administration

Siena is currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University (ACU), and has joined The Speechie Spot as an Allied Health Assistant (AHA), and as one of our Administrators. As a young kid, Siena used to sit in her younger brother’s Speech Pathology sessions, and started thinking how cool it would be to do this as a future career pathway. Through work experience in paediatric environments, Siena takes particular joy in helping all clients achieve the best outcomes possible.

Whilst completing her ongoing studies, she has found a particular interest in speech and language production and neurodiverse conditions in both adult and paediatric clients.

When Siena is not working she enjoys escaping to the Sunshine Coast beach, baking, and playing with her three Jack Russells. Siena comes from a large family-centered background where she loves spending quality time with her family of 4, and her large extended family as well.

Lorren

Clinical Psychologist

Lorren is a registered clinical psychologist with many years of experience in both public and private settings.

She works predominantly with families (children, teenagers and parents) around issues of trauma, disruption, transitions and life adjustment. She also has many years experience working with children and young people carers and stakeholders in out of home care.

Her expertise includes managing anxiety, trauma and abuse, understanding the impact of these issues on daily functioning, parenting challenges and different ways to understand our kids, working with adopted and fostered children, working with adults around a variety of issues that continue to impact them and also working with children who don’t quite fit the mold (heightened sensitivity, anxiety, issues that impact how they think about and view the world, and children who are bright who have busy brains that just don’t switch off).