O'Connell Speech Pathology
Our Team
Our team are committed to providing quality services. At O'Connell Speech Pathology we recognise that all children are unique and have different needs and a variety of services are available.
Sophie O'Connell
Director and Speech Pathologist
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)
- Master of Arts in Communication Disorders
Sophie established the speech pathology practice 18 years ago after having worked in community health, hospitals and school based programs both in Australia, Canada and the UK.​ She has more than 30 years’ experience in the profession and is committed to supporting children with a variety of communication needs. She keeps abreast of research in communication disorders and has presented at the Speech Pathology National Conference and Seminars by invitation. She is a strong advocate for children with communication disorders and enjoys working with others in Educational settings to develop staff skills and enhance student outcomes.​
Bronwyn Males
Administrative Officer
Bronwyn is our administrative officer and works to ensure the smooth operation of the clinic. She has a background in client management and corporate training.
Bronwyn can answer questions about funding such as NDIS, private health insurance and Medicare. She enjoys helping our families and making them feel welcome.
Ainsley Robinson
Speech Pathologist
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- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Ainsley completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at the University of Newcastle. She loves working with children of all ages and enjoys working alongside them and their families to achieve communication goals. She is passionate about providing people with relevant and effective Speech Pathology services to meet their individual needs.
Alex MacNeil
Speech Pathologist
- Bachelor of Linguistics
- Master of Speech Language Pathology
Alex is from Canada and has completed a Bachelor of Linguistics in Ottawa. He spent 4 years teaching English in Japan to children and adults alike. After moving to Australia, he completed a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Sydney. He and his wife are avid gamers. He enjoys helping his patients achieve their goals and to communicate to the best of their ability.
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Kelly Lock
Speech Pathologist
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Kelly completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at the Australian Catholic University. She loves getting to know children and their families and tailoring therapy to suit the unique interests and goals of her clients. Watching clients achieve their goals and become confident communicators is what drives Kelly’s passion for speech pathology.
Jacinta Pozzar
Speech Pathologist
- Bachelor of Medical & Health Sciences
- Masters of Speech Pathology
Jacinta completed her Masters of Speech Pathology at the University of Technology Sydney. Jacinta enjoys planning therapy that is fun, engaging, and meaningful for the client. She takes pride in knowing that as a speech pathologist, she has the privilege of supporting children in finding their voice. She is motivated by the opportunity to help her clients deeply connect with the world; in sharing and hearing stories and confidently expressing themselves. In her spare time Jacinta enjoys reading, Pilates, and cooking.
