Adult Speech Therapy in Melbourne
– at Home, in the Community or Online.
Helping adults across Melbourne communicate with confidence and eat and drink safely - with therapy that fits into real life, not a clinic.
Mobile visits across Melbourne · Telehealth Australia-wide · NDIS, aged care, Medicare & private
Laura Bricknell - Director & Lead Speech Pathologist, LB Speech Pathology
(BAppSc, MSpPath, MSPA, CPSP)
· Based in Elsternwick, inner south-east Melbourne
· Home visits available up to a 30-minute radius
Not sure where to start? Book a free 15-minute phone call.
Tell me what's been happening, ask anything, and find out whether Speech Pathology is the right fit - no obligation, no referral needed.
We provide speech therapy for adults who are experiencing:
Difficulty being understood or understanding others
Speech or voice changes
Changes in communication following stroke, brain injury, or neurological conditions
Cognitive impairment impacting communication
Neurodivergence (including building & maintaining friendships, solving misunderstandings / miscommunication, setting boundaries, self-advocacy, or expressing emotions)
Swallowing difficulties impacting eating and drinking.
We also work closely with family, carers, support coordinators, and the wider care team. Referring a client or patient? → Use the referral form
Who we work with.
How we can help.
Therapy is focused on practical, real-life outcomes - not just exercises.
Feel more confident speaking to others
Be understood more easily in conversations
Better understand your own and others’ communication styles
Work towards safer, more comfortable eating and drinking
Develop strategies that carry over into daily life.
You see the same clinician every time. Laura works with a small caseload by design - no handovers, no waiting lists of rotating staff. Long-term, continuous support.
Therapy where life actually happens. At your kitchen table, your local café, your workplace - because practising in real settings is what makes skills stick.
Hospital-trained, community-focused. Experience with stroke, brain injury, progressive neurological conditions and complex swallowing - brought to your living room.
Neurodiversity-affirming. Support that works with how your brain works, not against it.
Practical over perfect. Goals you actually care about, strategies you'll actually use.
Why choose LB Speech Pathology?
Meet Laura
“I’m a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a focus on adult communication and swallowing.
My approach is practical, collaborative, and tailored to each person’s goals - whether that’s returning to social conversations, improving day-to-day communication, or supporting safe swallowing.
I aim to create a space where clients feel comfortable, supported, and understood.”
Services
Speech therapy for adults, including:
Communication assessment and therapy
Swallowing (dysphagia) assessment and management
Cognitive-communication support
Social communication support (neurodiversity-affirming)
NDIS and Support At Home services
Home/Community visits and Telehealth
How it works
Getting started is simple.
1. Reach out. Book a free 15-minute phone chat or send an enquiry - no referral needed.
2. We meet. An initial assessment at home, in the community, or online, at a time that suits you.
3. We make a plan. Clear goals, practical strategies, and honest advice about how much support you'll need.
4. We review. Ongoing assessment or therapy focused on real-life outcomes, reviewed regularly (as needed).
Ready to get started?
If you’re looking for practical, supportive speech therapy for adults, get in touch.