Services
Flexible delivery is available via in-person in the inner Melbourne suburbs as well as via Telehealth on Zoom to paediatric and adult clients.
From 1 January 2026, Free to Be Me Speech Therapy will be offering in-person direct therapy sessions for privately funded and Self-Managed NDIS clients only. Plan-Managed NDIS participants may access Telehealth sessions.
Assessment
Our holistic and comprehensive speech, language, and AAC assessments focus on understanding each individual's unique strengths and abilities. By taking a personalised approach, we determine the need for assessment based on the person's needs and background. Additionally, we analyse the results with strong consideration of root causes of the client's learning differences as well as the context of the cultural model of disability. We ensure that our evaluations are thorough and engaging, providing a complete picture of the client's communication abilities.* Our assessment method helps us create effective, individualised intervention plans that support and enhance their natural communication skills, fostering growth and confidence.
*Standardised assessments are only used in consultation with parents/carers/clients when necessary, such as for qualification or funding purposes, as they are unlikely to provide a complete picture of the client's comprehension skills. A neurodiversity affirming approach is used to gather outcomes through the use of informal and valid tools including language samples (in person and/or video), play observations and interviews with the parent/carer/client and support network.
Therapy
Paediatric Clients (2-18 years of age)
Our effective speech and language interventions are customised to meet the unique needs and preferences of each child and their family. We collaborate closely with families and carers to set personalised goals, ensuring that our approaches are not compliance-based and align with the child's specific requirements, including their regulation needs. Clients are supported through strength, sensory-based and neurodiversity affirming approaches. Sessions are client-led and play-based and incorporate activities that are intrinsically motivating. By using individualised strategies, we create a supportive and responsive environment that promotes meaningful progress and enables children to communicate in the ways that work best for them.
Adult Clients (18-50 years of age)
We support adults, and in particulat late-diagnosed Autistic and ADHDer clients, in discovering and understanding their unique communication needs, preferences and styles. Together, we explore various communication tools within AAC, as well as how communication needs may fluctuate with changes in regulation.
1:1 Supervision
1:1 60 minute supervision is available at a frequency you are needing to support you with learning and supporting your journey with providing Neurodiversity Affirming Practice. Supervision is held on Zoom and I provide a safe space to share your needs as a learner, set goals and ask questions. Supervision is also available for augmentative alternative communication (AAC), gestalt language processing (GLP), Telehealth and . Our 1:1 Zoom meetings are confidential and our discussions involving clients will be based on deidentified information.
Starting at $275 AUD/hour Including GST
If you're feeling stuck, would like to run through any ideas or concerns or want to check if we'll be a great fit, contact me - I'd love to connect!
If you're ready to get started in a customised supervision journey together, book in!
Group Supervision (Coming Soon!)
Express your interest by joining the waitlist.
Consultations
The idea and drive is there but you're unsure of the areas to pinpoint to support your team in improving their knowledge in neurodiversity affirming care and skills with communication differences? Let's collaborate so we can put together a learning experience that's tailored for what your team is needing. We can meet by Zoom or in-person in the inner suburbs of Melbourne and explore topics and resources together.
Starting at $275 AUD/hour Including GST
Presentations and Workshops
Are you wanting to upskill your team and boost their confidence in supporting clients with communication differences and/or different neurotypes? Would you like to delve deeper on a specific area of neurodiverse intersectionality and/or AAC? I'd love to share my knowledge and lived experience by creating an individualised presentation or workshop that suits your team.
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Resource Making
We offer custom creation of resources such as communication app page sets, and light tech AAC communication boards and core boards. Our AAC resources are designed to support diverse communication needs and are provided digitally for easy access and convenience. With our personalised resources, we aim to enhance communication abilities and improve the quality of life for individuals using AAC.
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