hello, I'm Leanne
Speech pathologist, founder of in other words, and firm believer that the best therapy doesn't feel like therapy.
how i work
My focus is connection. Children learn to communicate with people they feel safe and have fun with, so that's where every session starts. Expect play, silliness and deep dives into whatever your child loves right now, with real clinical work happening the whole way through.
Over six years of working with neurodivergent and neurotypical children across a wide range of communication needs, one thing has stayed constant: children do their best learning when therapy starts from their strengths. My role is to help each child feel understood, connected and confident in the way they communicate, and to help the people around them listen well.
Why the name in other words? Because there are many ways to say something, and many ways to be understood. For me it captures what this work is really about: helping children express themselves and feel confident in who they are, strengthening their connection with the people who matter to them, and building understanding on both sides of every conversation, so each child can thrive in their own way.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP)
Speech Pathology Australia member
Hanen – More Than Words®
Sounds-Write
Natural Language Acquisition
Orofacial Myology
Feeding therapy training
AAC training
Key Word Sign
a little about me
When I'm not doing speech pathology things, you'll find me exploring Sydney's cafes in search of a good flat white, building LEGO sets slightly too complicated for a weekend, and planning my next trip. In sessions, my favourite part is discovering what makes each child light up. Animals, Bluey, dinosaurs, art, music, trains, space, princesses, Pokémon, Minecraft, or something wonderfully specific I'm about to learn all about. Whatever it is, that's where we begin.
I'm also bilingual, so families are welcome to work with me in English or Cantonese.