Alana completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University. She has had experience across school, clinic, community and hospital settings, in both paediatric and adult contexts. She has worked with clients with speech, language, dysphagia and cognitive communication needs. Alana has volunteered within primary school classrooms as a teacher’s aide, to support students with extra classroom needs in achieving their academic goals. She is passionate about creating a space for clients and families within sessions, where they feel safe to be themselves and receive effective speech pathology support at the same time. Alana’s commitment to learning and personal growth has been recognised through multiple faculty commendations for outstanding academic results during her time studying at Australian Catholic University. She has also completed professional development in areas of interest to her, including a course in neuroaffirmative care for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and an Auslan basics course. Outside of the clinic, Alana enjoys hiking, reading, and trying out new restaurants with her friends and family. She is excited to contribute to the Sounds Right Speech Pathology team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of her clients and their families.

Hannah is an experienced speech pathologist who works full-time at our Bundoora Clinic. In addition to her clinical role, she also provides clinical support to the broader team and is the Student Placement Lead. Hannah joined the team in 2023 and graduated with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology from Australian Catholic University in 2019. Prior to joining the team at SRSP, Hannah spent several years working as a Speech Pathologist within the NDIS mobile sector. Hannah enjoys working with clients of all ages and backgrounds and appreciates that no two clients will be the same. She places a high value on ensuring therapy is client centred and strengths based to empower not only the client, but equally, families and caregivers.

Alyssa joined the team in 2024 and has a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Masters of Speech Pathology from La Trobe University. Alyssa is passionate about helping children reach their communication goals no matter if they verbal or non-verbal. She tries to incorporate a child’s interests and needs into her therapy as she believes a strengths-based approach will allow the child to be more engaged throughout the session which will then help them to achieve their communication goals. Alyssa strives to ensure that she has built strong rapport with her clients and their caregivers and takes a holistic approach when considering therapy actives and goals.

Cindy works full time at Sounds Right Speech Pathology. She is based at our Bundoora clinic. Cindy joined the team in 2024 and has a Bachelor of Art and a Master of Speech Pathology from the University of Melbourne. Cindy is passionate about supporting children as well as their families to set and reach their communication goals. Cindy recognises the importance of taking a client-centred approach. She believes that it is important to work collaboratively with children and their families so that they are able feel empowered and confident in their abilities.

Giulia works full time at Sounds Right Speech Pathology. She is based at our Bundoora Clinic. Giulia joined the team in 2025 and has a Bachelor of Speech Pathology with Honours, from La Trobe University. Giulia is dedicated to helping children and families achieve their communication goals via tailored support and guidance. She values a client-centred approach, believing that collaboration with families is key to fostering confidence in children as they develop their communication skills. Giulia also values a strength-based approach and believes in the importance of incorporating each child’s unique strengths and interests into therapy. Giulia aims to create an engaging and motivating clinic space that supports communication growth within children. She is committed to building strong, positive relationships with families, ensuring they feel empowered to actively participate in their child’s progress. Giulia has experience working with children with various presentations including Autistic children , ADHD, non-speaking, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, language delay and disorders, speech and literacy.

Isha is a warm, caring Speech Pathologist who is passionate about supporting children and their families to build confidence and strong communication skills. She holds a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) from La Trobe University and has experience working with children and families across clinic, school, community, and Telehealth settings. Isha has a particular interest in early language development, speech sound disorders, and fluency. She enjoys creating engaging, play-based therapy sessions that are guided by each child’s interests, while working closely with parents and caregivers to support communication in everyday routines at home, kinder, and school. Alongside her clinical work, Isha completed research honours focused on culturally responsive practice, which has strengthened her commitment to inclusive, respectful, and family-centred care. She values taking the time to understand each child’s strengths and the unique needs of their family, and enjoys collaborating with other professionals to support meaningful outcomes. Isha is based at our Bundoora clinic and also provides NDIS services and off-site therapy, including support within schools and community settings. She brings a calm, thoughtful, and supportive approach to her work and is committed to ongoing learning to ensure every child feels supported, understood, and encouraged to thrive.

Leah works full-time based Monday to Friday at the SRSP Greensborough clinic and Saturdays at the SRSP Bundoora clinic Leah completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University. She brings experience across hospital, clinic, community, and Telehealth settings, supporting both paediatric and adult clients, including those with speech, language, aphasia, and cognitive-communication needs. Leah has also worked as an Allied Health Assistant, where she developed strong skills in delivering engaging, goal-focused intervention and collaborating closely with families and multidisciplinary teams. She is passionate about creating warm, functional, and neuro-affirming therapy sessions that empower children and their caregivers. Her commitment to excellence has been recognised through an Executive Dean’s Commendation and her invitation into the Golden Key International Honour Society. Leah has also completed additional professional development in areas such as voice, swallowing, Parkinson’s SPEAK OUT! training, and NDIS practice modules.

Renee works full time at the Bundoora clinic, as both a qualified speech pathologist and clinical supervisor. Renee has a passion for providing client-centred speech pathology. She is enthusiastic about supporting and empowering children and their families through their communication journey. Renee joined the SRSP team in 2022 first working as an Allied Health Assistant whilst completing a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Speech pathology at La Trobe University. Since finishing tertiary education at the end of 2022, Renee has been working as a qualified Speech Pathologist and more recently has been providing support to the early career therapists as a clinical supervisor. Renee has been working with children in the allied health space for over 6 years, supporting children in a variety of developmental areas, including communication goals and support with emotional regulation. In her work, she has provided regular support to children in the clinic, schools, and kindergartens. Renee has experience working with children with varying presentations including; speaking and non-speaking children, intellectual disability, autism, global developmental delay, stuttering, phonological delays and AAC.

Patricia McLaughlin is the co-director of Sounds Right Speech Pathology. She believes therapy should be individualised to each child, and that the use of the child’s interests should be the core of therapy. Patricia completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology, at La Trobe University, Bundoora, in 2007. After completing her university degree she worked for a private speech pathology practice providing services at Western Autistic School and school holiday programs for Autistic children. In 2009–2012 Patricia worked at Northern School for Autism, Jacana campus. In 2011 Patricia established Sounds Right Speech Pathology providing speech pathology services to children in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.