Adult Speech Therapy in Melbourne
– at Home, in the Community or Online.
LB Speech Pathology
Helping adults across Melbourne communicate with confidence and eat and drink safely - with therapy that fits into real life, not a clinic.
· Based in Elsternwick, inner south-east Melbourne · Home visits up to 30-minutes
· Telehealth Australia-wide · NDIS, aged care, Medicare & private
Laura Bricknell - Director & Lead Speech Pathologist, LB Speech Pathology
(BAppSc, MSpPath, MSPA, CPSP)
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.
How I can help.
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Swallowing & mealtimes
Coughing during meals, food sticking or slower eating. Assessment and safe-swallowing strategies at home or in aged care.
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Neurodiversity-affirming support
Friendships, misunderstandings, boundaries and self-advocacy for autistic and ADHD adults, on your terms.
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Communication after stroke or brain injury
Word-finding, understanding, slurred speech or reading and writing changes.
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Parkinson’s & neurological conditions
A quieter voice, less clear speech or swallowing changes with Parkinson’s, MS and other conditions.
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Speech, voice & thinking skills
Being understood, voice changes, or attention and memory affecting conversations.
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NDIS & Support at Home
Plan-managed and self-managed NDIS participants, and older adults through Support at Home.
Why choose LB Speech Pathology?
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.
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.”
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.