Contact our qualified therapists on: 0482 025 215
Meet the Team at Little Willows Therapy
Desiree Bent, B. Speech Pathology, CPSP, MSPA
Desiree graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology and has also completed a Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies at Griffith University.
Desiree is passionate about working with children with disabilities to help develop their language, play and social communication skills. Desiree also works closely with families to support them and help build their confidence and skills in supporting their child outside of therapy.
Desiree has experience working with children with various challenging behaviours, learning difficulties and diagnosis such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, selective mutism and feeding difficulties.
Desiree is a Hanen Certified Clinician in the More Than Words Program and a Sounds-Write Practitioner. She is trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding, Key Word Sign and Proloquo2go.
In her spare time Desiree enjoys painting, dancing and traveling.
Ai Bui, B. Speech Pathology, CPSP, MSPA
Ai is a Speech Pathologist who graduated from The University of Newcastle.
Ai enjoys helping children develop their language, literacy and play skills and seeing them make great gains! Ai also finds supporting families with working on their child’s goals to be rewarding.
She has been trained in the Sounds-Write Literacy Program and the Lidcombe Program.
In her spare time she enjoys being creative through practising yoga, making artworks and spending time with friends and family.
Lei Lai, M. Speech Pathology, CPSP, MSPA
Lei graduated from the University of Sydney with a Master of Speech Pathology. Prior to becoming a Speech Pathologist, Lei worked as an English teacher in a primary school in China.
Lei is passionate about working with children and supporting families to achieve their goals. He has special interests in supporting bilingual preschool and school-aged children with language, speech or literacy difficulties. Lei is also a strong advocate for neurodiversity affirming and evidence-based practice. Lei is multilingual and can speak Mandarin and Cantanese.
Outside of work, Lei enjoys going on a hike, travelling, as well as catching up on his favourite anime and TV shows.
Meet our Therapy Assistants
Yasemin Barut
Grace Naduvilath
Grace Naduvilath
Yasemin has worked in the health sector since 2019 and is currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology degree with ACU. She is passionate about supporting her clients and watching them develop through therapy. She enjoys adrenaline activities and loves nature. In her free time you'll find her reading a book under a tree.
Grace Naduvilath
Grace Naduvilath
Grace Naduvilath
Grace is currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at the University of Sydney. As a therapy assistant she is passionate about early intervention language support in preschool children, using play to develop language skills! She loves baking desserts, sewing and reading fiction books in her free time!
Juliah Tolentino
Grace Naduvilath
Juliah Tolentino
Juliah is currently studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and set to graduate at the end of 2024. She is super passionate about early intervention and committed to making a meaningful impact from a young age.
When she is not studying or working, Juliah also loves to travel and experience new cultures, relaxing at the beach and spending time with her adorable pet dog!