Speech Pathologist
Lives on Berlin land (she/her)
Languages spoken: English
Hayley is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist from Australia, holding a Master of Speech Pathology from the University of Canberra. Prior to becoming a speech pathologist, Hayley completed a double Bachelor’s degree in Asia-Pacific Studies and Science at the Australian National University, majoring in Indonesian Language and Natural Resource Management, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Asia-Pacific Studies.
Hayley also holds a Master of Cyber Security, Strategy and Diplomacy from the University of New South Wales. She has experience working across private practice, multidisciplinary clinics, hospitals, and community health settings, supporting both children and adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. Hayley’s clinical areas include speech sound disorders, language and literacy, fluency, voice, social communication, and multimodal communication.
Hayley has a particular interest in working with neuro-divergent children and individuals with complex communication needs, including supporting the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and speech-generating devices. She has completed additional professional training in LSVT for voice, DIR Floortime, PEERS social skills training, Meaningful Speech for Gestalt Language Processors, and the Sounds-Write literacy program.
Hayley’s approach to therapy is collaborative, evidence-based, and individualised, with a focus on building practical communication skills that support participation in everyday life. She strives to create a positive and supportive environment where clients and families feel heard, respected, and empowered to achieve their goals.
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
- Neurodivergent-affirming speech pathology
- Speech sound disorders
- Language and literacy difficulties
- Social communication
- Fluency (stuttering)