Mosman Language and Learning Centre has:
Five Speech Pathologists:
- India Patten
- Lynette Burness
- Paula Jones
- Lynne Lee
- Alexis Hlorotiris
Psychologist/Specialist Teacher:
- Julie Chesterfield
Occupational Therapist:
- Janine Painter
Practice Director:
- Alexis Hlorotiris
Our Speech Pathologists:
Our speech pathologists have worked both in the public and private sectors and have many years of experience working with children presenting with a wide range of speech, language, and learning difficulties. As a practice, we work with children as young as 6 months up to the early years of high school. We provide support in all areas of communication, including working with children with more significant difficulties in the areas of autism, developmental delay, and intellectual disability. We also work with school-aged children, providing support in the areas of literacy, central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), and higher-level language disorder.
Alexis Hlorotiris – Speech Pathologist & Practice Director
Alexis completed her Masters of Speech and Language Pathology at the University of Sydney. Alexis is a passionate and experienced speech pathologist who has worked in private practice for many years, supporting children from toddlers through to early high school. She loves helping children grow their communication skills, with special interests in early language development, speech sounds, literacy, social communication, and preschool language.
As a mum to two young boys, Alexis brings a warm, practical, and family-centred approach to her work.
India Patten – Speech Pathologist
India holds a Bachelor of Speech Pathology from the Australian Catholic University in North Sydney. She has worked at the Australian Centre for the Advancement of Literacy and brings experience across both clinical and school settings, supporting children from early language through to high school. Her areas of interest include speech sound disorders, literacy, early language development, and the Lidcombe Program for early stuttering intervention.
After over a decade living in the US, India has returned to Sydney, where she continues to nurture her creative side through classical ballet.
Lynne Lee – Speech Pathologist
Lynne obtained her Bachelor of Speech Therapy from Queensland University and has worked in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney as a speech pathologist for over 20 years. She is a trained Hanen Therapist in programs (More Than Words and It takes Two to Talk). Lynne also has specialist training in the Lidcombe Program for Young Stutterers and in voice techniques for children and adult who are experiencing voice issues.
Lynette Burness – Speech Pathologist
Lynette trained at The University of Sydney. She has worked in a diverse range of settings for over 20 years. Lynette is experienced in the treatment of children with significant communication delays, including those who are non-verbal. She has a great interest and specialisation in treating high-level language difficulties in primary-age children.
She has post graduate specialist training and extensive experience in the treatment of eating and drinking difficulties.
Paula Jones – Speech Pathologist
Paula trained at Manchester University in the UK and did her Masters degree at Sheffield University, UK. She has worked as a speech pathologist for over 20 years both in the public and private sector. Paula is also a Hanen-trained therapist in the More Than Words and It Takes Two to Talk programs and the Lidcombe Program for Young Stutterers.
Who will my child see?
When you call to make an appointment, we will discuss your concerns on the phone and then book an appointment with one of our speech pathologists. Who your child sees will depend on the:
- Most suitable therapist to see your child.
- Available appointments to suit your timetable.