On the podcast today we chat to the lovely Rachel Hull, a Senior Speech Pathologist at Therapy Matters, a paediatric Speech Pathology practice in West Burleigh on the Gold Coast.  Therapy Matters provides in-clinic as well as offsite services to children and young people with a range of communication needs.  Rachel's having a chat to us today about her pathway into Speech Pathology and some other interesting experiences and insights around changes to caseload and stepping up into senior positions. 

In this episode we chat about:  What led Rachel into Speech Therapy   Which skills from Rachel’s previous career life translated across into her role as a Senior Speech Pathologist  Stepping up into a leadership role - Rachel’s hot tips for transitioning from clinician to clinical lead   Rachel’s pivotal moments in her career and experiences that shaped or influenced how she operates as a clinician  Other things Rachel has learned in her time at Therapy Matters  Rachel’s advice, based on her experience and reflections that she gives to others dealing with those really complex social circumstances with children  What “accidental counselling” is all about   The changes that Rachel has seen in her caseload and the mix within her caseload over the time she has been working as a Speech Pathologist  How Rachel supports her team of therapists in varying stages of their career  Rachel’s advice for therapists starting on their own pathway   Rachel's prediction for what we're going to see into the future in the world of Allied health and disability 

Links:  Therapy Matters  

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