Voice & Valley Speech Pathology

Get to know Voice & Valley Speech Pathology

From Voice & Valley Speech Pathology's website.

• Our approach

  Sessions blend evidence-based speech therapy techniques with innovative, holistic approaches that harness the natural environment and animal-assisted therapy to support children's communication development. The clinic tailors treatment to each child's unique needs, drawing on expertise across a broad spectrum of speech and language challenges including stuttering, selective mutism, lisps, and language delays. The focus is on fostering connection, confidence, and wellbeing alongside improved communication skills. Sessions take place in a warm and welcoming setting nestled in nature, where therapy animals play an integral role in supporting the therapeutic process. The philosophy emphasizes the transformative power of combining professional expertise with natural serenity to help children achieve clearer, more confident communication.

• Meet the team

  Claire is the principal speech pathologist and clinic director, bringing two decades of professional experience in speech and language therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Therapy from LMU University in Munich, Germany, and a Master of Philosophy in Human Communication Science from Curtin University in Perth, supported by the prestigious DAAD scholarship. Her expertise spans selective mutism therapy, stuttering, animal-assisted therapy, early childhood speech and language delays, and adult voice disorders. Claire is also the trainer of the clinic's therapy dog, which is integral to the animal-assisted therapy program. Her leadership and dedication have made a significant impact in helping countless individuals overcome communication challenges.