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Meet the Team

The speech pathologists at our treatment centre work closely with internationally renowned
clinical researchers at the Australian Stuttering Research Centre.

Our speech pathologists will provide you with up to date
evidence based treatment services based on your individual goals and needs.

Anna Hearne

Anna Hearne

Anna has been specialising in the treatment of stuttering for over 20 years. In addition to providing treatment at our centre, Anna provides mentoring and postgraduate clinical training for speech pathologists in Australia and internationally. Anna has given Lidcombe Program and Camperdown Program workshops to speech pathologists in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Anna is originally from Germany, but has spent most of her life in Australia and New Zealand. She speaks English, German and French. Available Monday - Friday via telehealth.

Cheryl Andrews

Cheryl Andrews

Cheryl is trained in the United States and has provided clinical services for children and adults in Australia and North America for more than 40 years. In addition to providing clinical services at our Centre, Cheryl provides mentoring to clinicians and professionals seeking support to treat clients. Cheryl delivers postgraduate clinical training for speech pathologists both domestically and internationally on syllable-timed-speech (Oakville) and Lidcombe Program. Available on Thursdays via telehealth.

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Sarah Byles

Sarah works closely with clients and their families, as well with teachers and other professionals, to establish and implement individualised treatment plans. Sarah provides clinical services for children, teenagers, and adults, using evidence-based treatments, including the Lidcombe Program, the Westmead Program, the Camperdown Program, the Oakville Program, along with Demands and Capacities approaches. Available Tuesday and Thursday via telehealth or in-clinic for face to face on Wednesday.

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Caitlin Richards

Caitlin has experience assessing and treating complex communication needs. She works closely with families and relevant professionals to deliver individualised client care. Caitlin provides clinical services for children, teenagers, and adults, using evidence-based treatments, including the Lidcombe Program, the Westmead Program, the Camperdown Program, the Oakville Program, along with Demands and Capacities approaches. Available Monday and Tuesday via telehealth and Thursday in-clinic for face to face sessions.

Laura Crewdson

Laura Crewdson (currently on leave)

Laura has experience working with adults, adolescents, and children with complex communication needs. She has worked in the National Health Service in the United Kingdom. At our clinic, Laura provides clinical services for children, teenagers, and adults, using evidence-based treatments, including the Lidcombe Program, the Westmead Program, the Camperdown Program, the Oakville Program, along with Demands and Capacities approaches. Currently on leave

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Michelle Shepherd

Michelle is our Office Manager. She ensures the daily operations of the Australian Stuttering Research Centre run smoothly. She has a background in Health Science, over 15 years of experience in the higher education sector, and extensive experience in the medical industry. Michelle manages the daily running of the ASRC’s treatment clinic and provides support to ASRC staff for the planning of events and conferences, record keeping and finance. Michelle also manages the ASRC public relations and social media presence.

Our team delivers the most up to date evidence-based treatments

Australian Stuttering Treatment Centre

Stuttering Treatment via Telehealth or Clinic Based Sessions

Location

University of Technology Sydney

15 Broadway

Building One, Level 13

Ultimo NSW 2007

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