About
Hi, I’m Andrew!
I’m a speech pathologist and trauma-informed psychotherapist who’s passionate about communication and mental health.
I started Unity Therapy Services a unique space where communication and mental health support come together.
My approach is caring, holistic and tailored to each individual. I work with people of all ages, from school aged children to teenagers and adults. I have a special interest in language, literacy development, stuttering, and social communication.
My approach to mental health is grounded in a trauma-informed, psychodynamic method, offering meaningful support for long-term change.
I earned my Master of Speech Pathology from Flinders University, where I received the Speech Pathology Association of Australia Prize for outstanding academic and clinical achievements. I’m a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) and member of Speech Pathology Australia.
My experiences working with young people and their families helped me see how closely linked communication and mental health can be. Not only for the young people I work with but also for the parents and loved ones of clients with disability, who can also be impacted by stress, pressure, and anxiety.
This led me to pursue advanced training via a Master of Science in Medicine (Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy) at the University of Sydney. I’m also a member of the Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP).
Why the double speciality? I believe communication and mental health are so closely intertwined, and by addressing both these areas, I can provide my clients with a more complete path to wellbeing.
Over the last decade, I’ve worked in all sorts of places. From regional and metropolitan centres across private practice, schools, rehabilitation, and youth detention. I’ve also worked with Indigenous and migrant communities in Australia, as a research assistant in Singapore and an English teacher in Japan.
My work keeps me excited about so many areas of communication. These include Developmental Language Disorders, effective literacy development in children, stuttering, and cultural and linguistic diversity. I’ve also developed a special interest in Autism, working closely with a multidisciplinary team of other professionals to assess and support children on the spectrum.
When it comes to mental health, I’m interested in understanding how our life experiences can influence who we become as adults. I find it incredibly rewarding to help people uncover these connections in therapy. Gaining insight into our personal history can be a powerful tool for improving mental health and overall wellbeing.
I’m a practical clinician who loves working with people. I’ve also had some academic work published.
Outside work, I love spending time with my family, including my two young children, staying fit and healthy, and learning new things.
