Meet Our Team
We respect & connect. We find the fun. We’re in it together. We hustle.
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Ellie Thornycroft
Director
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) -
Ella Mechelen
Team Lead - Malvern East & Clinical Supervisor
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) -
Kerri-Ann Sinclair
Allied Health Assistant Coordinator
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) -
Kristiana Sfyridis
Social Media Coordinator
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) -
Helin Baldemir
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP)
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Tessa Mutimer
Allied Health Assistant (Speech Pathology Student)
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Carmel O'Hair
Client Experience Officer - Malvern East
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Zoe Hinton
Team Lead - Clayton & Clinical Supervisor
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) -
Anju Marasingha
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP)
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Emma Telford
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP)
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Hannah Charlton
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP)
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Heather Ryan
Client Experience Officer - Clayton
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Larissa Curtin
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP)
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Sophia Bolton
Allied Health Assistant (Speech Pathology Student)
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Bridgette Mulhern
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP)
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Rose Gilmour
Allied Health Assistant (Speech Pathology Student)
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Join Our Team
Are you looking for a fun, friendly and supportive work environment? We are currently accepting expressions of interest applications for 2024 & 2025.
Ellie Thornycroft
Registered Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia
Ellie graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Speech Pathology at La Trobe University. Over the past 9 years, Ellie has gained extensive experience working with paediatric clients and providing intervention in a range of areas, including oral language development, literacy, speech sound production, social communication support and fluency/stuttering.
Ellie founded Wonder Words Speech Pathology in 2021 and is continually striving to offer a service that is evidence-based, accessible and neurodiversity-affirming. Ellie is currently providing services in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney.
Outside of work, Ellie enjoys reading, training (pilates, running, boxing) and playing with her golden retrievers!
Qualified & Trained In:
It Takes Two To Talk - Hanen
Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering Intervention
Little Learners Love Literacy
Sounds-Write
Cued Articulation
Colourful Semantics
Key Word Sign
Ella Mechelen
Registered Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia
Ella graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Speech Pathology. Ella has experience working for the Department of Education, in the kindergarten and primary school setting, and in private practice.
Ella is a caring and engaging clinician who aims to provide sessions that are beneficial and enjoyable for the children and families she works with.
Ella has experience in a range of presentations including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, intellectual disability, developmental language disorder, stuttering, and speech sound disorders.
Outside of work Ella enjoys running, cycling, and painting!
Qualified & Trained in:
Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering Intervention
Little Learners Love Literacy
Sounds-Write
Cued Articulation
Colourful Semantics
Key Word Sign
DIR Floortime
Supporting autistic and neurodivergent students
Kerri-Ann Sinclair
Registered Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia
Kerri-Ann graduated from the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology.
Since working as a speech pathologist, Kerri-Ann has gained experience delivering a range of intervention including expressive and receptive language development, paediatric feeding, social communication and skills, speech sound production, stuttering, literacy and alternative augmentative communication (AAC).
Kerri-Ann uses both direct therapy and parent/teacher/carer education to create a team approach when supporting her clients in achieving their goals. Kerri-Ann believes in creating a fun and safe environment that allows children to look forward to therapy and reach their full potential.
Outside of work, Kerri-Ann enjoys running, going to the beach for a walk or swim and trying out new eats around Melbourne.
Qualified and trained in:
Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering Intervention
Sounds-Write
Liberator AAC training
Sensory Approach to Feeding
Collaborative and Proactive Solutions
Kristiana Sfyridis
Registered Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia
Kristiana graduated with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University.
Since working as a speech pathologist, Kristiana has developed her skills in providing assessment and intervention in a range of practice areas, including expressive and receptive language development, speech sound production, social communication and skills, paediatric feeding and alternative augmentative communication (AAC).
Kristiana uses collaborative team approach when working with clients and focuses on client strengths, and provides their families and educators with support and education.
Outside of work, Kristiana enjoys reading, baking and going to the beach.
Qualified and trained in:
Orofacial Myology
Sounds-Write
Key Word Sign
Cued Articulation
Colourful Semantics
Liberator AAC training
Tessa Mutimer
Allied Health Assistant (Speech Pathology Student)
Tessa is currently in her third year of University, studying a Bachelor of Speech and Language Science at Victoria University.
Tessa is passionate about creating bright futures by bringing joy, hope and professional assistance to children and their families. Tessa has discovered this over the years working as a nanny, and assisting in primary schools.
Tessa currently supports some of our clients at WWSP with AHA sessions in the community.
Outside of work, Tessa enjoys spending time in nature, going for walks and bike rides, practising yoga, and spending time with her family.
Helin Baldemir
Registered Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia
Helin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Health Sciences at La Trobe University, and a Master of Speech Pathology at The University of Melbourne.
Helin has gained experience working with preschool and school aged children, and providing assessment and intervention in a range of areas, including expressive and receptive language development, speech sound production, social communication skills, literacy, and fluency/stuttering.
Helin has a passion for building collaborative relationships with children and their families to support them towards achieving their communication goals. She strongly believes that everyone has the right to communicate confidently.
Outside of work, Helin enjoys beach trips, going on walks, and spending time with family and friends.
Qualified and Trained In:
Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering Intervention
Sounds-Write
Key Word Sign
Sensory Regulation for Speech Pathology
Parent-Led Intervention by Hanen
Supporting children and adolescents with ASD, ADHD, ID, anxiety, and genetic syndromes.
Carmel O'Hair
Client Experience Officer - Malvern East
You will find Carmel at our Malvern East clinic supporting our wonderful clients with their appointments, requests and questions.
Carmel has found her passion in paediatrics, and prides herself on being a friendly and familiar face for children and their families.
Carmel has had the opportunity to develop this over her many years of tutoring, nannying and working within the early childhood education sector.
Outside of work, Carmel loves to spend her time painting, reading books, travelling and practising pilates.
Zoe Hinton
Registered Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist and member of Speech Pathology Australia.
Zoe graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology. Zoe has experience working in rural and remote locations within the Wheatbelt and Goldfields of Western Australia working with both private and NDIS paediatric clients.
She also has experience working as an Allied Health Assistant Co-ordinator and within private practices within the Perth metro area.
Zoe loves to have fun in her therapy sessions and is always looking for new games to engage her clients. Zoe also has a special interest in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).
In her spare time, Zoe enjoys catching up with friends, running and pilates.
Qualified and Trained in:
Sounds-Write
Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering Intervention
PROMPT
Hanen - It Takes Two to Talk
Talk for Writing approach
LAMP Liberator AAC Training
Anju Marasingha
Registered Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia
Anju graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Speech Pathology. Over the years, Anju has gained experience working in a private practice setting with preschool and primary school-aged children.
Since working as a speech pathologist, Anju has gained experience delivering intervention in a range of practice areas including expressive and receptive language development, paediatric feeding, social communication and skills, speech sound production and literacy. Anju has experience in a range of presentations including autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, developmental language disorder and speech sound disorders.
Outside of work Anju enjoys pilates, calligraphy writing, trying out new cafes/restaurants and spending time with family and friends.
Qualified and trained in:
DIR Floortime
Emma Telford
Registered Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia
Emma graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma of Languages from Monash University, and a Master of Applied Linguistics and Master of Speech Pathology from the University of Melbourne.
Since working as a speech pathologist, Emma has gained experience working with preschool and school-aged children across a range of areas, including early language development, speech sound production, literacy, and social communication.
Emma uses a team approach to ensure the families she works with feel active and empowered in the therapy sessions. Her sessions are fun, interactive and driven by the goals of the client. Emma loves working with young people to support them in becoming confident communicators.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys travel, days at the beach, and being part of her Monday night trivia team.
Qualified and trained in:
Sounds-Write
Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering Intervention
Hannah Charlton
Registered Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia
Hannah graduated with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University.
Since working as a speech pathologist, Hannah has gained experience working with preschool and school-aged children across a range of areas, including early language development, speech sound production, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Hannah is passionate about providing evidence-based speech pathology services and collaborating with parent/teacher/carer education to support clients to achieve their communication goals.
Outside of work, Hannah enjoys going back to regional Victoria to catch up with family, pilates and trying new restaurants around Melbourne!
Qualified and trained in:
Little Learners Love Literacy
Heather Ryan
Client Experience Officer
Heather is all about smooth business operations and found her passion for procedures and organisation through her various administrative experiences, but her heart lights up from the joy of little ones!
With her knack for smooth operations, combined with her experience nannying, she's found that ‘sticker time’ with the kids is a highlight of her day.
Outside of work, it's all about her sausage dogs, diving into books and trying to keep her plants thriving!
Sophia Bolton
Allied Health Assistant (Speech Pathology Student)
Sophia is currently in her third year of University, Studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Latrobe University.
Sophia is passionate about providing assistance and support to children and their families. She aims to develop a strong foundation for her clients and their future success. She hopes to become a paediatric Speech Pathologist when she graduates.
She discovered her interest in paediatrics through babysitting and her studies at university. Outside of work, Sophia loves playing netball with her friends, going to the beach and spending time with her family.
Larissa Curtin
Registered Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia
Larissa graduated from La Trobe University with a Masters degree in Speech Pathology and Bachelors degree in Applied Science.
Larissa has worked with children of all ages, in private, school and kindergarten settings. She has experience in a range of practise areas including expressive and receptive language development, speech sound production, literacy and social communication.
Larissa is passionate about providing neurodiverse affirming care and empowering children to advocate for their communication preferences. Larissa adopts a team approach to therapy, combining direct intervention and parent/teacher/carer education together to achieve success. She enjoys providing intervention that is holistic and personalised, with an emphasis on fun and engaging through play.
Outside of work, you can find Larissa at the beach, the latest gym class phase (currently pilates and boxing) or training her puppy!
Qualified and trained in:
Hanen – It Takes Two to talk
Sounds-Write
Orofacial Myology
Supporting children and adolescents with ADHD and ASD
Key Word Sign
Cued Articulation
Rose Gilmour
Allied Health Assistant (Speech Pathology Student)
Rose is currently in her third year of university, studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University.
Rose is enthusiastic about ensuring children and their families feel supported toward developing strong foundations for successful and positive futures. This passion of Rose’s sparked through previous experience in babysitting and school sports coaching, in addition to her university studies.
Outside of work, Rose enjoys running and going to the gym, playing with her border collie and spending time with family and friends.
Bridgette Mulhern
Registered Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia
Bridgette graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Speech Pathology at LaTrobe University.
She has experience across diverse settings—including Catholic Education, private practice, and both rural and remote locations in the Northern Territory as well as the Melbourne metro area.
Since working as a speech pathologist, Bridgette has experience working with paediatric clients and providing intervention in a range of areas, including language development, literacy, speech sound production, social communication and neurodiversity-affirming practice. Her experience encompasses a range of presentations, including autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, developmental language disorders and speech sound disorders.
Bridgette is a friendly and passionate speech pathologist, who is dedicated to empowering children to build confidence and achieve their goals.
Outside of her professional life, Bridgette enjoys spending time at the beach, catching up with friends and family, and running.
Qualified and trained in:
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2)
Hanen- Learning Language and Loving It
Cued Articulation
Colourful Semantics
Key Word Sign
Little Learners Love Literacy
The Writing Revolution
PROMPT
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