OUR TEAM

Experience and Interests:

• Experience with all levels of language and speech development.
• Experience in swallowing and food play.

Services: Speech Therapy

Qualifications: Honours in Speech Therapy

Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Experience and Interest:

• Fluent in Arabic, Farsi, and English.
• Areas of interest include paediatric and adult Speech Pathology, and Swallowing.
• Used AI in intervention when it was newly emerging to help a client send emails.
• Proficient at juggling oranges.

Services: Speech Therapy

Qualifications: Bachelor of Medical Science | Masters of Speech Pathology.

Availability: Monday - Friday

I’m Gabrielle, a Speech Pathologist at Steps2Life. As a recent graduate, I’m eager to grow professionally while supporting both paediatric and adult clients. I enjoy working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams to create client-centered goals that enhance communication and swallowing outcomes.

Experience and Interests:

• Supporting communication development
• Client-centered care
  Collaboration across allied health
• Enjoys traveling and dining with loved ones

Services: Speech Therapy

Availability:

• Parramatta: Monday, Tuesday, Friday – 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Penrith: Wednesday–Thursday – 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Experience and Interests:

• Research Assistant at MQU Multilingualism Research Centre.
• Interested in paediatric Speech Pathology.
• Fluent in English and Urdu.
• High level of proficiency in Punjabi and Hindi.
• Currently learning Korean.
• Commencing Masters of Speech and Language Pathology in 2025.

Services: Speech Therapy

Qualifications: Bachelor of Human Sciences and Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences

Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Experience and Interests:

• Experience in supporting SEN (Special Educational Needs) students in a school setting.
• Interested in helping clients achieve their personal goals to enhance their daily lives, focusing on developing social communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
• Aiming to do a Master’s in Psychology.

Services: Behaviour Therapy

Qualifications: Bachelor of Psychology

Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Friday

• Passionate about supporting individuals of all ages
• Focused on developing independence, confidence, and meaningful life skills
• Works with people facing behavioural challenges
• Uses evidence-based, person-centred approaches
• Aims to build resilience and promote active participation in everyday life

Services: Positive Behaviour Support, Functional Behaviour Assessments, Capacity Building, Family and Team Training

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Core Behaviour Support Practitioner (NDIS Registered)

Availability: Wednesday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Parramatta)

Experience and Interests:

• Compassionate counsellor and behaviour therapist with experience supporting neurodivergent clients in rehabilitation settings
• Passionate about helping children navigate challenges and develop emotional well-being through evidence-based, culturally aware therapy
• Fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, providing inclusive care to diverse communities
• Committed to ongoing professional growth in counselling and behavioural therapy

Services:

• Child and Adolescent Counselling
• Behavioural Therapy for
• Neurodivergent Clients
• Emotional Regulation and Resilience
• Family and Parent Support
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Strategies
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Qualifications:
Master of Counselling (2024), Bachelor in Psychology, Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT)


Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 9:00-6:30PM

Experience and Interests:

• 3+ years in counselling and behaviour therapy
• Experienced with ADHD, ASD, GDD, ID, trauma, and anxiety
• Strengths-based and holistic approach
• Committed to ongoing learning and development

Services:

• Individual Counselling
• Behaviour Therapy (Children & Adults)
• CBT, Solution-Focused, Trauma-Informed Therapy
• Support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships
• Parent Coaching
• Tailored Treatment Plans

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Psychology
• Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy
  

Availability:

Parramatta: Monday–Tuesday, 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Penrith: Wednesday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Regents Park: Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Experience and Interests:

• Watching Rugby league with friends, live, and on television.
• Playing golf and fishing with my friends.
• Playing rugby union on Saturdays with my friends.
• Getting into the gym and doing some weight lifting.

Services: Occupational Therapy, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Diet Interventions, Functional Capacity Evaluations (adult), Play Based Interventions, Fine and Gross Motor Skill Development, Standardised Paediatric Assessments and Goal Setting

Qualifications: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Availability: Monday - Friday

• I want to work with people in different age groups, such as children, young people, adults, and seniors, who face challenges in everyday life and want to become more independent.
• The goal is to include them in society and help them participate actively.

Services: Occupational Therapy

Qualifications: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Availability: Monday - Friday

Experience and Interests:

• Focused on paediatric occupational therapy across diverse Australian settings
• Experienced with ASD, ADHD, GDD, and Intellectual Disability
• Delivers age-appropriate interventions for motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and school readiness
• Strong advocate for family-centred care and early intervention
• Background in adult rehab (stroke, TBI, SCI) from hospital work in the Philippines
• Committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice

Services:

• Therapeutic interventions for developmental delays
• Sensory processing and regulation strategies
• Fine and gross motor skill development
• School-readiness and routine-based interventions
• Self-care skill training (feeding, dressing, toileting, hygiene)
• Social play and interaction skill-building
• Behavioural and emotional regulation strategies
• Collaboration with educators, speech pathologists, and other allied professionals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (Philippines)
• AHPRA Registered Occupational Therapist
• OTBNZ Registered Occupational Therapist

Experience and Interests:

• Experience with sensory processing challenges
• Exposure to NDIS and Medicare systems
• Passionate about Reflex Integration, play-based and early intervention
• Focus on emotional regulation, social skills, and daily living skills
• Interest in adolescent OT and neuroaffirming approaches
• Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration
• Expanding clinical skills through continued education and staying updated with best practices

Services:

• Paediatric OT assessments and interventions
• Sensory processing support & Sensory Integration
• Reflex Integration & emotional regulation therapy
• Fine/gross motor skill development
• Social skills (individual, dyad, group sessions)
• Report writing & collaboration with families, schools, and teams
• Reflex integration and emotional regulation strategies
• School readiness
• Sensory and oral motor feeding
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA Registered
• OTBNZ Registered Occupational Therapist

Experience and Interests:

• Master of Art Therapy - Western Sydney University.
• Registered Clinical Member of ANZACATA, PACFA, ACA.
• Registered Art Therapist.

Services: Art Therapy

Qualifications: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) Painting | Bachelor of Arts & Liuberal Sudies (Culture, Values & Beliefs)

Availability: Monday and Tuesday

Experience and Interests:

• Experience with all levels of language and speech development.
• Experience in swallowing and food play.

Services: Speech Therapy

Qualifications: Honours in Speech Therapy

Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Experience:

• Over 10 years of expertise in leadership, sales, and strategic business development.
• Industry experience spanning real estate, construction, and corporate finance.

Key Strengths:

• Exceptional ability to foster strong client relationships.
• Proven track record in driving high-impact business strategies.
• Skilled in managing diverse teams to achieve and exceed organisational goals.

Achievements:

• Significant revenue growth through innovative sales and customer engagement strategies.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering tailored solutions.
• Streamlined operations and maximised team performance through hands-on management.

Expertise:

• Market analysis and competitive positioning to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Cross-cultural business navigation, fluent in both English and Mandarin.

Education:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Double Major: Marketing and Entrepreneurship) – Macquarie University.
• Currently completing a Master of Marketing.

Passion:

• Empowering businesses and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

Experience and Interests:

• 4+ years in customer service and sales, with a focus on client relationships and business growth.
• Skilled in accounting tools for financial management and reporting.
• Expertise in marketing strategies for customer acquisition and retention.
• Committed to professional development and optimizing business processes.
• Focused on using data and financial insights for strategic decision-making.
  

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Applied Commerce (TAFE)
• Bachelor of Business, majoring in Accounting (CIM)

Availability: Monday - Friday

Experience & Interests:

• 4 years of experience in the NDIS industry, specializing in invoices, claims, and service bookings.
• Passionate about supporting individuals and improving operational efficiency within the NDIS sector.

Education:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Australia)
• Diploma in Business (Auckland, NZ)
• Bachelor of Business, majoring in Management Accounting (Philippines)

Languages:

• English
• Tagalog

Hobbies:

• Playing musical instruments
• Enjoying long drives