Bonny is a warm and empathetic occupational therapist who has always known she wanted to work in paediatrics. She completed her Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice at La Trobe University in 2022. Bonny takes a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to therapy and values building safe, trusting relationships with children and their families. She works collaboratively to identify goals that are meaningful to each child and their family, and is passionate about advocating for her clients in a neurodiversity-affirming way that celebrates individual brains and differences. Bonny particularly enjoys working with neurodivergent girls aged 8–14, as well as children transitioning from kindergarten to primary school. She has extensive experience supporting autistic children, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), and ADHD, and is skilled at creating flexible, child-led therapy environments where children feel safe, understood, and empowered to be themselves. Being a country girl at heart, Bonny places strong importance on connection, empathy, and creating a supportive therapeutic space where children feel respected and genuinely heard. Outside of work, Bonny enjoys going out for brunch, baking, travelling, and spending time with her family and friends. Bonny’s training and qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Science, La Trobe University Master of Occupational Therapy Practice, La Trobe University

Clara is a compassionate and creative occupational therapist who thrives on supporting children and their families. She completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at Monash University. With a child-led and strengths-based approach, Clara focuses on fostering self-advocacy, building positive identity, supporting emotional regulation, and helping children navigate sensory processing. She’s particularly passionate about promoting inclusion and finds genuine joy in seeing the world through the curious eyes of children. Clara also believes in lifelong learning—she’s completed extra training in neurodiversity-affirming therapy, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Emotion Coaching, parent coaching, and more. She loves integrating new skills and evidence-based techniques to create a fun, safe, and supportive environment where kids can thrive. During therapy, Clara strives to create a safe fun and authentic environment for the children and families she works with. Clara’s qualifications: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), Monash University Certified Practising Occupational Therapist with AHPRA Additional training in neurodiversity-affirming therapy, PDA, Emotion Coaching, the Low Arousal Approach, CO-OP, and parent coaching

Cristina thrives in her diverse roles as both an opera singer and a speech pathologist. For her, the common thread in all she does is clear: empowering individuals from all walks of life to find their voice. Cristina enjoys incorporating music into her speech therapy and champions the power of music in supporting speech and language development. She is particularly interested in gestalt language processing—that is, the different way in which many autistic children acquire language—and how music serves as a powerful tool in language development for these children. She has a special interest in early intervention and is a Hanen More Than Words practitioner, working with children from birth to five years of age, including those experiencing speech delay, late talking, or other early communication difficulties. Based in the inner west, Cristina works with families across Yarraville, Seddon, Kingsville, Footscray, Newport, and Williamstown. She is dedicated to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse families to nurture development of both languages in a respectful, strengths-based way. Cristina also offers literacy intervention for primary school-aged children, and supports development of communication skills, social interaction, and expressive and receptive language. She is passionate about providing speech therapy for toddlers and young children in ways that are playful, engaging, and individualised. Cristina is able to support NDIS participants, including those who are self-managed or plan-managed, and is committed to working collaboratively with families to help children achieve their goals in meaningful ways. Cristina is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia.

Hayley is passionate about building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families. She believes that when children feel safe, supported, and understood, real progress can happen. Hayley takes a neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy, celebrating each child’s unique strengths, communication styles, and interests. Her sessions are guided by curiosity, connection, and a deep respect for each child’s individuality. Before becoming a speech pathologist, Hayley spent close to a decade working with children across different settings, including as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher in South Korea and as a Taekwondo master. Hayley has a special interest in early language development, parent coaching, and literacy intervention. When she’s not working, Hayley enjoys crocheting, baking, learning new languages, and spending time outdoors with friends and family. She’s also a competitive powerlifter and holds a second degree black belt in Taekwondo.

Leo completed his Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at Monash University. He is passionate about neuro-affirming practice and enjoys learning, discussing, and reflecting on how we can support neurodivergent children, including those with sensory processing differences, in ways that are respectful, validating, and strengths-based. Leo believes every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and celebrated for exactly who they are. He thrives on incorporating the DIR Floortime® approach, along with principles of regulation, child-led, and play-based therapy into his sessions—creating a safe and supportive environment where every child can explore, create, and grow with confidence. Leo supports children with a wide range of developmental needs, including autism, ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, sensory processing and social communication differences, and fine and gross motor delays. Leo offers therapy for children experiencing difficulties with school readiness, daily routines, handwriting, attention, and self-care skills such as dressing and feeding. He works collaboratively with families to build each child’s independence and confidence in meaningful, everyday activities. Leo works with families across Melbourne’s outer south-eastern suburbs, including Endeavour Hills, Rowville, Wantirna South, and Dandenong. His practice is inclusive and culturally responsive, and he is fluent in Cantonese, which allows him to build strong, collaborative relationships with families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Continuous professional growth is a key priority for Leo. He is committed to staying up to date with the latest evidence-based practices to ensure he delivers the highest quality of care to children and families of all neurotypes. Leo is also able to support NDIS participants, including those who are self-managed or plan-managed. Leo is a fully registered Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), ensuring he meets national standards for professional, ethical, and evidence-based practice. Outside of work, you’ll often find Leo playing soccer, sharing laughter, or enjoying the great outdoors with his dog. Whether it’s hiking in the mountains or relaxing at the park or beach, nature is where he recharges.

Payel is a strengths-based and child-led neurodiversity affirming Speech Pathologist. She has experience working in private practice, telehealth, and the public setting, where she has supported many neurodivergent young people on their communication journeys. Payel is passionate about supporting clients in authentically communicating their way (whether that's verbally, through AAC, or gesture), and empowering them to learn about themselves. She is a firm believer in connection over compliance, and prioritises establishing safety and trust with all her clients and families. Payel enjoys supporting late talkers and toddlers with language delays, young children with speech sound delays, and neurodivergent children. Outside of work, Payel loves to sing, dance, play board games and read! Meg's training and qualifications: - Bachelor of Arts - Majoring in Psychology - Bachelor of Applied Sciences / Masters in Speech Pathology - Hanen It Takes Two to Talk - Meaningful Speech Course (For Gestalt Language Learners) - Unpacking Neuroaffirming Practice - Sandhya Menon