OUR TEAM
Malvern Speech Pathology
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MSP is a close and supportive team. We are dedicated to providing an exceptionally high level of competence and support to you and your child. We aim to place clients with the most appropriate therapist depending on your particular needs and your child's presentation.
CLAIRE FOLLENT
Director / Senior Speech Pathologist
Claire is the director and principal speech pathologist at MSP. Claire graduated from La Trobe University in 2003 and since that time has fostered her love for paediatric therapy services, particularly early intervention. Claire is a Hanen certified speech pathologist and has a background in severely challenging behaviour and disability. Claire is also trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding Therapy and the Responsive Feeding Model, and facilitates both individual and group food school sessions. Claire is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia.
STEPHENÂ FOLLENT
Director /Â Senior Physiotherapist
Steve is co director of MSP and a qualified physiotherapist. Steve has worked in both paediatric and adult fields of practice both in hospital and community settings. Steve is available for home, park or kinder visits on a Tuesday.
DIANE CARRICK
Administration
Diane is our head of administration at MSP and comes with a wealth of experience working in the medical and allied health sectors. For all booking and payment queries please contact Diane at reception.
MALVERN SPEECH PATHOLOGY
Meet Our Speech Pathologists
SAMANTHA CARLSON
Senior Speech Pathologist & Team Leader
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Masters of Speech Pathology, La Trobe University
Bachelor of Applied Science
Samantha is the MSP team leader and one of our incredible senior speech pathologists. Samantha has been working for MSP for a number of years now and brings her knowledge of early intervention, and special interests in language and literacy development. Samantha is a Hanen certified speech pathologist and has completed her training in the Seeing Stars literacy program. Samantha is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia.
BATYA NOWESENITZ
Senior Speech Pathologist
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Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Australian Catholic University
Batya is a valued MSP speech pathologist, bringing her dedication to family centred practice and passion for early intervention to the team. Batya has worked for MSP for a number of years now and during this time has completed her Hanen certification and also training in the Lidcombe Program for stuttering. Batya has been trained in the Responsive Feeding Model and assists Claire with the Food School Program. Batya shows a strong commitment to client care. Batya is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia.
IMOGEN REAY
Speech Pathologist
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Masters of Speech Pathology, University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science Majoring in Physiology, University of Melbourne
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We were delighted to have Imogen join our MSP team in 2022. Imogen is dedicated to family-centred practice due to her enthusiasm for parent education and inclusion. Imogen is passionate about neurodiverse-affirming practice and gestalt language processing. Imogen is a Hanen certified speech pathologist, and she is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia.
SUZANNAH KIRSOPP
Speech Pathologist
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Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Australian Catholic University
Diploma of Endorsed Enrolled Nursing
We were thrilled to have Suzannah join our team in 2023, having moved across from another private practice. Suzannah brings with her an enthusiasm for paediatric speech pathology intervention and a passion for early child development. Suzannah has completed further training in the Lidcombe Program for fluency and also the Sounds Write Literacy Program. Since joining MSP she has also completed her Hanen certification training. Suzannah is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia.
ALEX MCKENZIE
Speech Pathologist
Masters of Speech Pathology, University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts (Majoring in Linguistics & Journalism), University of Melbourne
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Alex is an enthusiastic, empathetic and valued speech pathologist who joined the MSP team in 2023 following a previous role based in the community. Alex brings with her a passion for neurodiverse-affirming practice, and proficiency in key word sign and AAC. Alex has particular interests in speech and language delays and delivering family-centred practice. Alex is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia.
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KRISTEN CUNNINGHAM
Speech Pathologist
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Masters of Speech Pathology, Melbourne University
Bachelor of Arts (Majoring in Linguistics), Monash University
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Kristen is a dedicated speech pathologist who brings with her experience working with children presenting with complex speech and language challenges. Kristen has completed further training in Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and Gestalt Language Processing, and she has also obtained her AUSLAN level 1 certificate.
Kristen is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia.