Speech Pathology
Wombat Wisdom
Warm, evidence-based speech pathology for children, young people, and adults. In clinic, at home, or online across Melbourne and beyond.
Warm, evidence-based speech pathology for children, young people, and adults. In clinic, at home, or online across Melbourne and beyond.
What We Offer
Communication is more than talking. We support children, young people, and adults to understand themselves, express their needs, build relationships, and participate in the things that matter to them.
Comprehensive assessments of speech, language, and communication, including as part of neurodevelopmental assessments. Lucie is trained in the ADOS-2 and conducts dynamic assessment to understand how each person learns and communicates best.
All AgesSupporting children, young people, and adults to express thoughts, feelings, wants, and needs using speech, AAC, visuals, writing, drawing, or technology. Communication is more than talking.
All AgesStrengths-based, identity-affirming support for autistic individuals and those with ADHD and developmental differences, helping people understand themselves and advocate confidently for their needs.
Affirming PracticeSupporting children to understand classroom expectations, access learning, and communicate with peers and teachers. Includes recommendations for accommodations, visual supports, and collaboration with school staff.
Children and YouthSupporting adults to communicate confidently in the workplace. This may include understanding employment and learning needs, workplace expectations, navigating conversations with colleagues and managers, requesting accommodations, developing scripts and practical tools, and building confidence across employment settings.
AdultsCertified facilitator of Tuning in to Kids and Parent Hope. Lucie offers parent groups, caregiver coaching, and capacity-building supports to help families better understand and connect with their child.
FamiliesWorking alongside occupational therapists, psychologists, music therapists, educators, and support workers to integrate communication goals into everyday life, at home, school, and in the community.
Team ApproachMeet Your Therapist
Lucie Dorse is a Speech Pathologist with a background spanning education, mental health, and disability support. She holds a Master of Speech Pathology from La Trobe University and is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia.
Lucie has worked across schools, private practice, community settings, and tertiary mental health services, including Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS), where she supported young people and families through assessment and intervention within a family-centred model of care.
Her experience within transdisciplinary teams gives her a holistic understanding of how communication, participation, and wellbeing are deeply connected. This allows her to integrate goals across disciplines into meaningful, everyday supports.
Lucie is passionate about supporting young people to better understand themselves, express their needs, build relationships, and participate confidently in the activities that matter to them. She is a certified facilitator of the Tuning in to Kids and Parent Hope programs and has experience delivering parent groups and caregiver capacity-building supports.
Getting Started
Starting with Wombat Wisdom is simple. We will make sure you feel informed and supported every step of the way.
Send an enquiry using the form below. Lucie will get back to you to discuss your needs and answer any questions before you commit to anything.
Send an enquiryYou will be sent a case history form to complete before your first session, helping Lucie understand you and prepare to make the most of your time together.
A thorough, holistic assessment gathering information from you, your family, and others who know the person well.
A personalised plan built around what matters most, with regular reviews to make sure goals stay meaningful and progress is celebrated.
Reach Out
We would love to hear from you. Whether you have questions or are ready to book, get in touch and Lucie will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please complete the form below and Lucie will be in touch to discuss whether Wombat Wisdom is the right fit for you.