I have worked with children, young people and their families since 1996. I have worked in several public health positions, including The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Redbank House (the Adolescent and Family residential psychiatry unit at Westmead Hospital), and the Prince of Wales Hospital Adolescent Service. In 2006, I completed doctoral studies with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sydney investigating the assessment of emotional intelligence in high school students and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. I then moved to the private sector in 2010. My interests include emotional intelligence, emotion coaching for parents, anxiety, ADHD, bullying, social skills, high-functioning autism, eating disorders, medical psychology, and educational testing. I emphasise a warm, playful and accepting atmosphere, infused with creativity and humour, where kids and their families can explore opportunities for learning, growth and change. FEES & REBATES. The fee for all appointments, letters and calls is $230.00 per hour. Medicare rebates of $145.25 x 10 per calendar year apply with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP or Paediatrician (the person named on the referral needs to be present for Medicare rebates to apply). CANCELLATIONS. Please try and give at least 24-48 hours’ notice if you need to reschedule appointments as there is a waiting list and a 50% appt reservation fee - a 30 minute phone consultation can be organised in place of a last minute cancellation to give you value for the cancellation fee.

Qualified Speech Pathologist with experience in the assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. Treating children, adolescents and adults with developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorders, speech impairment, oromyofunctional disorders, feeding difficulties and stuttering. Provision of services also to adults and elderly patients following stroke, TBI or neurodegenerative disorders. Therapy can be conducted in the clinic, childcare/school, nursing home or home setting.