Therese Dodds is the Director of Eastern Suburbs Speech Pathology. She graduated with honours from The University of Newcastle in 2005 and has since gained seventeen years of experience in providing high level Speech Pathology care to adults presenting with communication and swallowing disorders through both the public and private sectors. She is considered an advanced practitioner in the areas of Voice, Laryngeal Dysfunction, Head and Neck Oncology and other disorders arising from the Ear, Nose and Throat. During her earlier tenure at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, she led the establishment of the speech pathology…

Caitlin is our ESSP team leader. With experience working in metropolitan hospital in and outpatient settings, Caitlin brings a broad range of skills in the area of adult Speech Pathology care to our team. As the lead clinician for our St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney service, Caitlin combines her empathetic approach with high level clinical decision making to ensure that patients have the best opportunities to communicate and swallow according to best practice and their own wishes. She has particualr skills in the management of head and neck oncology patients, including those who have undergone transoral robotic resections (TORS)…

Zoe excels across a broad range of clinical areas managing communication and swallowing disorders in a variety of contexts including the acute hospital setting, as well as in the community and through our consulting rooms in Darlinghurst. Areas of specific interest include swallowing and communication disorder management in the areas of Neurology, Geriatrics, Heart & Lung, and Ear, Nose & Throat. Zoe is passionate about providing personalised and evidence based communication therapies for patients presenting with the range of acquired communication disorders…

Renee is our creative administrator! With experience in disability support, design, and administration, she brings the perfect mix of warmth, understanding, organisation and attention to detail to her role within ESSP. She will be your first and ongoing point of contact at the practice and will expertly arrange bookings, help out with questions about funding and rebates, give all the parking tips and very importantly, keep the practice in overall order. She is a crowd favourite!

With degrees in both Speech Pathology and Music Performance, Natalie is an asset to our adult Speech Pathology service. You will find Natalie working in our clinic with both occupational and performance voice users. She is known for drawing on her own experience as a performer and speech pathologist, utilises our latest technology in acoustic voice assessment, and creates voice treatment programs that are tailored to the individual. Natalie is also involved…

As a University of Sydney Medal recipient and talented clinician, Zali is an asset to the ESSP team! On any given day, you will find Zali visiting residential care facilities, group homes and private residences, delivering high level communication and swallowing assessment and management for adults. Zali effortlessly combines her passion for evidence based services and particular interests in aged care, disability, and acute care to meet the needs of all patients she works with. With a publication…

Anna joined ESSP as a Masters graduate from The University of Sydney! During her time working at Eastern Suburbs Speech Pathology, Anna has developed a particular interest in providing evidence-based swallowing and communication services within the aged care setting! Other areas of particular interest include, motor speech disorders, cognitive-communication disorders and voice disorders - Anna is a LSVT certified clinician. Additionally, you will find Anna out in the community…

Tayla joined ESSP with a passion for working in adult speech pathology care! With prior experience working with NDIS participants, Tayla is well versed in the specialised care required for the management of people living with complex disabilities. She has particular skills in working with young adults with Autism and is highly skilled in providing mealtime management reviews and communication assessment and intervention for our disability/NDIS…