Our Team

Nicola Speech Therapist

Graduated from:

University of Sydney after a former life working in advocacy for print accessibility.

Favourite client moment:

After working on written language with a student, he bounded in one day and said “Miss, I did what you said

in my History exam and it was a walk in the park!”

What I love about working at NSST:

The focus on collaboration and keeping up to date with best practice.

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Perfecting my lemon tart and sharing it with my family.

Areas of Special interest/training:

I have a strong interest in literacy for older clients who still struggle – it is exciting to see them make

progress!

Favourite way to relax:

Reading a good book, with a slice of lemon tart.

Lindsay Speech Therapist

Graduated from:

Sydney University.

Favourite client moment:

When one of my clients dressed up as me for Halloween – but “not in a scary way”.

What I love about working at NSST:

The amazing opportunities for Professional Development and how this enables me to provide the best

service for my wonderful clients and their families.

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Photography, travelling and enjoying time with my family and friends.

Areas of special interest/training:

Trained in Hanen ‘It Takes Two to Talk’.

Favourite way to relax:

Reading a good book and eating a delicious meal with family and friends.

Genevieve Speech Therapist

Graduated from:

University of Sydney

Favourite client moment:

I love whenever a client invites me over to their house to play with them and/or meet their toys!

What I love about working at NSST:

Spending my days working with amazing children and their families! Also working within an extremely supportive and motivated team.

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Getting in the outdoors and expanding my cooking skills.

Areas of special interest:

Language and speech

Favourite way to relax:

I love exploring all the amazing restaurants and cafes in Sydney, and baking!

Jacquie Speech Therapist

Graduated from:

The University of Sydney.

Favourite client moment:

Hearing a client refer to their younger brother as their baby!

What I love about working at NSST:

Working with genuinely lovely families and colleagues!

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Human rights, and the rights of children.

Areas of Special interest/training:

I am also a qualified counsellor.

Favourite way to relax:

Learning French and discovering new places (preferably in France)!

Daphne Speech Therapist

Graduated from:

University of Durban – Westville South Africa.

What I love about working at NSST:

There is a strong commitment to learning from each other, staying updated with evidence-based practice and ensuring positive client experiences that create a fulfilling, energetic work environment.

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Connecting with my friends and family and cultivating my succulent and native flower garden.

Areas of Special interest/training:

I am passionate about helping clients achieve their goals in all areas of communication, whether it be intelligible speech, developing their language, reading and spelling, written language or social skills.

Clare Speech Therapist

Graduated from:

The University of Sydney.

Favourite client moment:

I love working with families and seeing the changes that we can have on a little person’s life. I get joy each day from the smiles that clients give and the fun they have in sessions.

What I love about working at NSST:

Working with a team who are enthusiastic and passionate.

Outside of work I am passionate about:

I am passionate about helping toddlers and pre-schoolers who are having difficulties learning to talk. I see many clients with additional needs.

Areas of Special interest/training:

I have training in Hanen programs, SOS approach to feeding, PECS and the Lidcombe and Westmead Programs for stuttering.

Bianca Speech Therapist

Graduated from:

The University of Sydney.

Favourite client moment:

When a few of my clients said, “I want to sleep over at Bianca’s” and when a client wrote me a “I like you” note in invisible ink.

What I love about working at NSST:

Watching the little ones grow and working with a supportive, caring team.

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Travelling, brunch, and learning about world war history.

Areas of Special interest/training:

I have a special interest in school-aged literacy. I’m also a certified translator.

Favourite way to relax:

Embroidery and spending time with family and friends!

Bernadette Speech Therapist

Graduated from:

Australian Catholic University.

Favourite client moment:

When we get that new sound (or one that has been tricky) for the first time!!

What I love about working at NSST:

I love being able to help kids in a range of settings to achieve their goals.

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Macro and underwater photography.

Areas of Special interest/training:

Speech disorders & high school written language.

Favourite way to relax:

Going on adventures to new beaches and parks to take photos.  And relaxing with my loved ones.

Alisha Speech Therapist

Graduated from:

The University of Queensland.

Favourite client moment:

When children ask if I can go to their house and play – this is when you know they are having a blast in therapy!

What I love about working at NSST:

Everyone is always happy to support and help each other.

Outside of work I am passionate about:

My furbaby, baking & arts and crafts.

Areas of Special interest/training:

I have a special interest in early intervention and creating family centred goals. 

Favourite way to relax:

Going for walks on a sunny day with my dog.

Monique Speech Therapist

Graduated from:

ACU North Sydney

Favourite client moment:

I love when my client notices how much they have improved and feel proud of their achievements.

Outside of work I am passionate about:

I am passionate about keeping in contact with friends and playing netball.

Areas of special interest/training:

I particularly enjoy working in the school setting, and working on literacy as this is something I struggled with as a child.

Favourite way to relax:

To relax, I love to read a book in my hammock and spending time with my family.

Jean Speech Therapist

Graduated from:

University College Cork

Favourite client moment:

Seeing a client who was very shy due to her speech difficulties to be a talkative and confident girl.

What I love about working at NSST:

The positive team environment and client centered ethos.

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Travelling and making memories.

Areas of special interest: 

Autism and speech sounds.

Alysha Speech Therapist

Graduated:

University of Technology Sydney

Favourite client moment:

Seeing a client become confident in their writing with flowing ideas!

What I love about working at NSST: 

It’s such a supportive environment for the team and clients.

Outside of work I am passionate about: 

Cooking, painting and the outdoors!

Areas of special interest:

Autism, Stuttering and Paediatric feeding

Favourite way to relax:

Reading, going for a swim or spending time with family and friends!

Jae Speech Therapist

Graduated from: 

The University of Sydney

Favourite client moment: 

One of my little clients saying “I love you!” at the end of one of our sessions!

What I love about working at NSST: 

Interacting with all the lovely kids and feeling supported by the great staff

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Writing poetry

Areas of special interest:

literacy and speech sound disorders

Favourite way to relax:

cooking up a delicious meal for my family and friends to enjoy

Charlotte Speech Therapist

Kerrie Speech Therapist

Graduated from:

The University of Sydney

Favourite client moment:

When it was my birthday and my client was so excited to celebrate it with me that he said things like, “Can we play fishing for your party?” and made the whole therapy session ‘Kerrie’s birthday party’.

What I love about working at NSST:

Working with a supportive team to help families achieve their goals and playing games with children.

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Spending time with family and friends and dance. I also enjoy meeting and playing with my friends’ pet dogs and cats.

Areas of special interest:

I have a special interest in working with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and multilingual families.

Favourite way to relax:

Enjoying the sunshine and listening to music.

Dorcas Speech Therapist

Graduated from:

University of Sydney

Favourite client moment:

When my client who was a bit reluctant to therapy engaged beautifully for the first time after I switched to a play-based therapy approach. I still remember his big smile so vividly!

What I love about working at NSST:

Working alongside a lovely and supportive team and having the privilege to work with families from different cultural and language backgrounds.

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Catching up with friends, travelling, music, reading, learning about different languages and cultures

Areas of special interest:

Speech sounds, multilingual children, play-based therapy

Favourite way to relax:

Listening to music, going out for a walk in the park, eating ice cream!

Lily-rose Allied Health Assistant

Favourite client moment:
When a client says to their parent that they really enjoy coming to speech therapy!

What I love about working at NSST:
Feeling supported in a very positive environment.

Outside of work I am passionate about:
Being active outdoors!

Areas of special interest:
Literacy and speech sounds.

Favourite way to relax:
Sunset picnics at the beach

Abi Speech Therapist

Graduated from:
University of Technology (Masters)

What I love about working at NSST:
Abi aspires to be a neurodiversity – affirming clinician and feels that North Shore Speech Therapy aligns perfectly with her values of inclusion, empowerment, respect and being memorable.

Outside of work I am passionate about:
Going to the beach and spending time with family and friends

Areas of special interest:
Abi has a strong interest in providing therapy and parent training for early language as she believes early intervention is the key driver for success.  Abi strives to ensure that every individual has equal access to communication. Abi believes that communication creates friendship, closeness and allows one to express their unique self.

Favourite way to relax:
Going to the beach and spending time with family and friends

Alice Speech Therapist

Graduated from: University of Sydney

Favourite student placement moment: When I got a brownie from my client for our last session

Outside of work I am passionate about:

All sorts of sports and just being outside

Area of special interest:

Speech and early language

Favourite way to relax:

Listening to music

Why I chose to work at NSST:

The lovely team culture and diverse caseload

What I am most looking forward to at NSST:

To meet clients and families and do lots of learning

Emily Speech Therapist

Graduated from: University of Sydney

Favourite student placement moment: lowering a client’s stuttering severity and therefore watching them gain confidence in their talking

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Self-care

Area of special interest:

Stuttering

Favourite way to relax:

Spending time with my dog and reading

Why I chose to work at NSST:

I wanted to be part of a team and could tell that this was a core value at NSST. NSST is also very passionate about helping children to gain confidence and improve their communication so I knew it would be a great place to work.

What I am most looking forward to at NSST:

Being part of a team, making friends and growing as a therapist.

Nicole Allied Health Assistant

Favourite student placement moment:

Discussing assessment results with parents, or answering tough questions

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Eating good food, sports and spending time with friends and family

Area of special interest:

Not sure yet but I’m interested in child language

Favourite way to relax:

Reading (especially at the beach or park)

Why I chose to work at NSST:

I wanted to work with big team of speechies and develop my paeds skills

What I am most looking forward to at NSST:

Growing as a clinician and meeting new clients and colleagues

Jennifer Speech Therapist

Graduated from: University of Sydney

Favourite student placement moment:

Running group therapy sessions at Liverpool Hospital

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Maintaining health/fitness routine

Area of special interest:

Trying to learn to write/read Chinese better

Favourite way to relax:

Hanging out with family and friends

Why I chose to work at NSST:

Warm, inviting atmosphere

What I am most looking forward to at NSST:

Establishing a great relationship with the team and connecting with families

Hannei Speech Therapist

Graduated from:

Master of Speech – University of Sydney

Favourite student placement moment:

Parent feedback

Outside of work I am passionate about:

Health and exercise

Favourite way to relax:

Going to the beach

Why I chose to work at NSST:

Team culture and good final placement transition/experience

What I am most looking forward to at NSST:

Having my own caseload, learning about how business runs and making new friends