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.
Our Dedicated Team
Our team are committed to providing quality speech therapy services. At O'Connell Speech Pathology, we recognise that all children are unique and have different needs, which is why we have a variety of services available.
Director | Speech Pathologist
Sophie O'Connell
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)
- Master of Arts in Communication Disorders
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Sophie established the speech pathology practice 20 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.​
Administrative Officer
Bronwyn Males
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.
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Bronwyn can answer questions about funding such as NDIS, private health insurance and Medicare. She enjoys helping our families and making them feel welcomed to the clinic.
Speech Pathologist
Ainsley Robinson
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology
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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.
Speech Pathologist
Saheel Singh
- Bachelor of Medical Health Science
- Masters of Speech Pathology
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Saheel is originally from Sydney but grew up in Singapore. He completed his Bachelor of Medical Health Science at the University of Wollongong and his Masters of Speech Pathology at the University Technology of Sydney. His hobbies range from playing basketball, playing PC games and scouting out new restaurants and cafes. He has a big interest in helping children overcome speech delays and develop their communication skills.
Speech Pathologist
Kelly Lock
- 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.
Administrative Officer
Karen Johnston
Karen is an administrative officer in the clinic on Mondays and Tuesdays. She has worked in aged care services and comes with her own experience of running a business. She is enjoying meeting our families and learning about everyone’s individual needs.
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Speech Pathologist
Nicoletta Meyer
- Bachelor of Arts
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
- Masters of Speech Pathology
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Niki completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Education in South Africa and her Masters of Speech Pathology at Charles Sturt University in NSW.
Niki is passionate about helping children achieve their speech, language and communication goals so that they can meaningfully engage in their world. She has an interest in live music, great food and travelling.
Speech Pathologist
Sharn Hammond
- Bachelor of Arts (Acting)
​-Masters of Speech Pathology
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Sharn completed her Master of Speech Pathology at Charles Sturt University. With a background in acting, she’s passionate about bringing a creative and empathetic approach to her practice. Sharn’s approach is built on fostering strong, trusting relationships with her clients and their families, and she values tailoring therapy to suit each child's needs. Outside of work, Sharn has a love for travel, swimming, canyoning and watching theatre, movies and great TV.