Lydia Cole BA(Hons) PgDip Speech & Language, CPSP is an experienced Speech Pathologist who has worked for several years in London and Sydney in both the private and public sector. Lydia’s clinical experience includes working with preschool and school aged children with a range of speech, language and communication needs in a variety of settings. She has gained valuable experience working collaboratively with teachers, parents, educational psychologists and other professionals to provide a holistic approach to working with children and their families. Lydia has an interest in Developmental Language Disorder and speech disorders. Lydia is trained in Key Word Sign (KWS), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Shape Coding.

Rachel Madden, B. Sc. (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy, CPSP is an experienced Speech Pathologist who has worked in Ireland, London and Sydney. Rachel’s clinical experience has included working in community health centres,  preschools, mainstream schools and private clinics. She has experience working closely with teachers, paediatricians, psychologists and other professionals and strives to deliver a child-centred service.  Rachel has worked with children who present with a wide range of communication difficulties and has a particular interest in school age language and literacy difficulties as well as preschool children with speech and language delays.  Rachel is trained in Key Word Sign (KWS), SCERTS, Attention Autism and Sounds-Write.

Kathren Lemmetty, B.App.Sc (Speech Pathology), CPSP completed her Speech Pathology Degree at Sydney University and has been working with families from a variety of backgrounds for the past 19 years. Kathren has worked with children with ASD, genetic disorders, speech delay, dyspraxia, stuttering, developmental delays, learning difficulties, and delayed literacy skills. She has recently moved back to the Northern Beaches from Queensland with her family. Kathren is trained in ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis), The Spalding Method of Literacy Instruction, Triple P Positive parenting program, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and many more therapeutic programs!

Farran De Wet, B.Arts Speech Language and Hearing therapy, CPSP completed her Speech Pathology Degree at the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa. Farran has worked throughout the world in New Zealand, Qatar and Sydney. Her extensive experience with a variety of different families means that she sees clients across a wide range of age groups with different areas of need. Farran is ABA trained (Applied Behaviour Analysis), Sounds-Write trained, and Hanen certified in ‘It takes two to talk’ and ‘More than words’. Farran’s passion for Speech Pathology means that she creates quick connections with all of the clients and families she works with.

Gabrielle Bent, B.App.Sc (Speech Pathology), CPSP, has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Speech Pathology and is a practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia. She has over 30 years experience working in this area. Gabrielle has experience with caseloads ranging from speech to language, literacy, fluency and voice disorders. She has expanded her knowledge through attendance at workshops and various courses throughout the years. Gabrielle has previously worked at Royal Far West Children’s Health Scheme, Ryde Hospital and Glenda Browne Speech Pathology. Gabrielle enjoys working with children and their families to assist them in developing functional communication skills so that they reach their full learning potential and become effective communicators for life.