Our Approach

At Express Speech Pathology, we are committed to affirming neurodiversity and providing tailored, specialised speech therapy services to families in the Whitsundays. Our approach centers on the belief that expression thrives through connection, which is why we prioritise building lasting relationships with our clients. We are passionate about supporting all communication styles, methods, and preferences, and dedicate ourselves to ensuring positive outcomes for everyone we work with.

Our Family

Express Speech Pathology was founded by senior speech pathologist Kelly Rodgers. With ten years of experience in the field and specialised training in Single Session Therapy, Kelly provides evidence-based support to our clients with communication differences. Kelly works with a range of children and adults with language difficulties, speech sound disorders, reading and writing challenges, stuttering concerns as well as difficulties with mealtimes.

Luke Holihan, our dedicated therapy assistant, brings a unique energy to our team. He is passionate about supporting children and their families in achieving their goals. He is currently working towards his Cert IV in Education Support and is a certified facilitator of LEGO®-based therapy.

Services

We offer a range of assessment and intervention services.

Assessment

If you are concerned about speech sound development, stuttering, language difficulties communication difficulties or swallowing issues, our assessment service can help. We offer both formal and informal assessment options that can be customised to your goals. We can provide assessments in a variety of settings, including your home, your child's school, or in our clinic space.

Single Session Therapy

Our Single Session Therapy is all about providing the support you need, no more and no less. This service approach reduces the financial and time burden of ongoing therapy, while ensuring you get high-quality and personalised care. Whether you're a new client looking for an initial evaluation or an existing client seeking additional support, we're here to help you achieve your goals. Watch a brief video here to find out more.

Term Therapy

If you're looking for regular support options for speech pathology intervention, our term-based program may be a good option for you. Our experienced team will work with you to develop a personalised program, delivered by our either our speech pathologist or therapy assistant. We offer flexibility in our programs to fit a variety of budgets, ensuring that you receive the support you need in a way that suits you.