VISION AS A TEAM

Our vision is to deliver evidence based and individualised programs, tailored to meet every need. Sydney Therapy & Co work collaboratively with our clients, specialists and teaching professionals to achieve success in therapy as well as in the classroom, university, workplace – and in everyday life.

Why a Speech Pathologist?
As speech language pathologists, we work with children, young people and adults to meet their speech, language, voice, social and fluency goals. This may include therapy that targets:

  • using clear speech sounds
  • following directions and concepts to understand others in the daily environment
  • using appropriate vocabulary to express thoughts, feelings and ideas
  • managing social skills for better interaction with peers, and in the community
  • use of family based stuttering therapy to manage fluency
  • improved literacy skills for reading, writing and spelling
  • improved skills in written expression for all stages of development and for use at all levels of school, university and in professional and daily communication settings
  • accessing learning support in the given environment by working closely with schools, specialists, educators carers and other professionals
  • building life skills in planning, organisation, time management, monitoring, self control and working memory.
  • improving voice quality, strength and endurance for professional voice users
  • cognitive communication skills after traumatic or non-traumatic brain injury

The ability to communicate effectively is often taken for granted but is essential in all aspects of everyday life.

MEET THE TEAM

Kylie Southwell

Speech Pathologist
Certified Member of Speech Pathology Australia and Medicare Provider

Ky primarily works with adolescents and adults and has a special interest in cognitive communication disorders after acquired brain injury. She completed a Masters in Speech Pathology at the University of Qld after first studying a Bachelor of Music (voice major) at the Qld Conservatorium of Music. She is currently completing a PhD at the University of Sydney and works as a certified practicing clinician. She has worked as a generalist clinician in various adult and paediatric settings (private practice, community clinics and hospitals) as well as running Studio Voice – a specialist voice training and treatment clinic for professional voice users.

She is passionate about implementing evidence-based intervention, promoting inclusive participation, and supporting neurodiversity.

Cinzia Genua

Speech Pathologist (BApp Sc: Sp Path)
Certified Member of Speech Pathology Australia and Medicare Provider

Cinzia completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University. Cinzia has worked as a Paediatric Speech Pathologist, helping kids with speech, language, fluency, social communication, and literacy difficulties. Cinzia has experience working with the Lidcombe Program (stuttering), Spalding program (literacy), More Than Words program and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Cinzia is motivated and determined to help support children with communication difficulties, using evidence-based practice, whilst making it fun, motivating and engaging.

Outside of work, Cinzia likes spending time with family and friends, going for walks, baking, and dining out.

Rowena Siviour

Educational Therapist and Primary School Teacher
Rowena has over 25 years of working with children with special needs. She has a passion for nurturing a growth mindset and a love of learning in her students whilst maintaining motivation and learning intentions when facilitating learning experiences.
Rowena supports different types of reading disabilities through engaging students in multisensory learning methods using evidenced based practice. She is also able to assess learning needs by using standardised and diagnostic testing. Rowena has implemented MiniLit groups and MultiLit programs but enjoys tayloring the learning program in creative and fresh approaches in a one on one setting.
Rowena also works part-time as the Learning and  Support Teacher at a local public school. She is currently studying for a Graduate Diploma in Psychology and a Masters in Educational Psychology which she will complete in 2022.

Chelsea Wiseman

Chelsea Wiseman

Allied Health Assistant

Chelsea completed a Master of Speech and Language Pathology at Macquarie University following a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics (with a focus in French Language Studies) from University of California, San Diego.

She originally worked as a Speech Pathologist with adults with chronic and complex medical conditions. After some time away from Speech Pathology (and 2 kids later!), Chelsea is currently working as an Allied Health Assistant and will soon be commencing as a Paediatric Speech Pathologist. Chelsea is passionate about working with children and providing evidence-based and engaging intervention.

Outside of work, Chelsea loves spending time with her family, doing newborn and family photography, and studying foreign languages.

Syed Usamah Hussain

Speech Pathologist

Bachelor of Speech Language Therapy, Ziauddin University 2016
Master of Public Health, University of Wollongong 2019
Master of Speech Pathology, University of Sydney 2022

Key scope of practice: Language Difficulties, Literacy Difficulties, Speech Difficulties, Social Communication Difficulties

Usamah has 3 years of overseas experience working with children from multicultural backgrounds in both private and government settings. He has recently joined Sydney Therapy & Co and is using past experiences both theoretical and clinical to meet your child’s speech therapy needs. He knows all things Pokémon, Stars Wars and Marvel which enables him to strike a conversation with your child within minutes and keep them engaged. Usamah believes good rapport, meaningful conversation, and collaborative goals with the family leads to successful therapy and ultimately improvement. He believes that change is constant and that varying and adapting to different approaches to a child’s needs results in effective therapy using fun and engaging activities. Usamah also aims to continually build his knowledge and
skills in regular professional development. He maintains a strong interest in literacy and language. Outside of work you’ll probably find Usamah photographing someone’s wedding. If you ever see him don’t be afraid to say hi!