Meet the Team

Director/ Owner 

Speech Pathologist and Audiologist

Deanne has an undergraduate degree in Communication, followed by a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology. Deanne then completed a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology specialising in early intervention  0-3 years.

Deanne has had numerous roles in her 20 years practising across three continents. She worked at a paediatric hospital in Johannesburg South Africa as well as for private practice. 

Whilst in Dublin working for the Health Board she was involved in the implementation of The Maroondah Approach to Clinical Services (MACS).

For the past 16 years Deanne has worked in Australia for NFPs and government agencies including Specialist Children's Services.

Deanne is passionate about early intervention and family involvement in order to maximise the therapy.

Speech Pathologist 

Zanne holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She is in her fifth year of practice and has experience working with children and families across hospital, school, and private practice settings.

Zanne began her career at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, where she completed a year of supervised clinical practice supporting children with feeding and communication difficulties. She then worked in private practice in Cape Town, focusing on supporting children and adults with complex communication needs through the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.

Since moving to Australia, Zanne has continued her work with children across home, school, and community environments. Her areas of interest include early intervention, speech sound development, language, paediatric feeding, and AAC.

Zanne is passionate about empowering children and their families through collaborative, play-based, and functional therapy approaches.

Occupational Therapist 

Sian is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with experience working across both early intervention and adult services within community settings. She has supported children and adults with a range of needs, including those with vision and hearing impairments, helping them build independence and confidence in their daily lives.

Sian is passionate about working collaboratively with parents, families, and other professionals to achieve meaningful, family-centred goals. She supports children in developing their self-regulation, play, and social interaction skills, as well as building independence in everyday routines such as dressing, eating, toileting, and morning preparation.

With a gentle and supportive approach, Sian strives to empower families and individuals to participate fully in their daily lives and reach their potential.

Sian is available for clinic appointments on Saturday mornings and can provide community visits upon request.

Speech Pathology Assistant (AHA)

Maree is currently completing a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at Federation University, after previously studying a Bachelor of Public Health from Australian Catholic University (ACU). She is passionate about working with children and has a strong interest in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through early intervention.

During her university studies, Maree completed a placement at Therapy4Me, where she discovered her love for the clinic’s welcoming environment and collaborative approach. The positive experience inspired her to return and continue her journey with the team.

Her aspiration is soon to become a full-time Speech Pathologist, specialising in early intervention and ASD, where she can help children build their communication skills and confidence.

Speech Pathologist (currently working as Speech Pathology Assistant 

Cristy is a fully qualified Speech Pathologist, currently completing the accreditation process in Australia after obtaining her Speech Pathology qualifications in India. She brings a wealth of international experience, having worked with children from multilingual and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Cristy has extensive experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other forms of neurodiversity, helping them develop their communication, social, and language skills in meaningful and engaging ways.

Since joining Therapy4Me over a year ago, Cristy has become a valued member of the team, known for her compassionate approach and dedication to helping children and families achieve their goals. 

Her cross-cultural background and understanding of multilingual contexts enrich her practice and contribute to her holistic, family-centred approach to therapy.