The Kind Team
Carolin Jentzsch
CLINICAL MANAGER / SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
Carolin is a Senior Speech Pathologist at Kind Therapy. She completed undergraduate study in Psychology and Human Development and her Masters of Speech Pathology at the University of Auckland before migrating to Australia.
Carolin has worked with people of all ages within the Disability sector and within Paediatric Health in WA for the past 10 years. She has a special interest in neurological rehabilitation across the ages, and in 2015 Carolin travelled internationally on an Easter Seals Scholarship to investigate best practice in service provision in the USA, exploring rehabilitation centres and attending the American Congress of Rehabilitation medicine.
Carolin has completed training in Basic PODD, HANEN – It takes two to talk, Brain Tree Cognitive training, Introduction to PROMPT, paediatric dysphagia, SOS Approach to Feeding, and has FIM and WeeFIM accreditation.
Carolin thrives on seeing positive change when working with her clients and their support networks. She strongly believes in equity and that everyone has the right to communication and therapy supports as they are needed.
Samantha Watkins
CLINICAL MANAGER / SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
Samantha is a Senior Speech Pathologist at Kind Therapy. Since graduating Curtin university over 8 years ago she has worked within the disability sector supporting children and adults to achieve their goals.
Samantha has enjoyed working with adults and children with complex care needs providing speech therapy and positive behaviour support. In her previous roles she aided the roll out of early childhood early intervention services in WA and supported a large team of allied health professionals.
She has experience in providing person-centred care with children and adults in the areas of language, speech, social skills and dysphagia. Samantha is skilled in the assessment and prescription of assistive technology including assistive and augmentative communication (AAC) devices. She has completed extended training in PROMPT, routine-based interviewing (RBI), paediatric dysphagia, Key Word Sign and HANEN.
Samantha enjoys working collaboratively with client, families, teachers and other allied health professionals to help clients achieve their goals. Her special interest lies in supporting children and people with complex support needs.
Chloe Harper
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
Chloe is a Speech Pathologist at Kind Therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Public Health), and a Masters of Speech Pathology, both obtained at Curtin University.
Chloe has worked extensively within the disability sector for private and not-for-profit organisations as part of transdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams, and values collaboration amongst the key support networks in a client’s life. Chloe strives to provide speech pathology services that are functional, accessible, and family-centered. Chloe is passionate about supporting clients and their families to reach their communication goals and potential, with an individualised approach to therapy that incorporates strengths and interests.
Chloe has particular interest in early intervention and language skills, and is trained in HANEN - It Takes Two to Talk. Chloe is also practiced in the prescription of assistive technology including assistive and augmentative communication (AAC) devices. With experience working with a range of abilities, Chloe can support the development of functional and alternative communication, language and literacy, social and play skills, speech, and fluency.
Robyn Wilks
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
Robyn is a Speech Pathologist with Kind Therapy. Robyn completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology at UWA, and completed her Masters of Speech Pathology at Curtin University. Robyn has worked with people of all ages within the disability sector for over seven years.
Robyn has further training in Hanen More Than Words and It Takes Two to Talk programs, Introduction to PROMPT, PODD, and Key Word Sign. Robyn has extensive experience in the provision and ongoing support of AAC, and loves incorporating AAC in the client’s every day world to encourage communication access.
Robyn thoroughly enjoys supporting her clients, and seeing them change and develop with speech pathology. She is passionate about including the client’s support network in therapy wherever possible, encouraging them to continue to support progress and celebrate positive changes together.
Samantha Kelly
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
Samantha is a Speech Pathologist at Kind Therapy. Since graduating Curtin University over 5 years ago Samantha has worked primarily in the disability sector. Samantha has worked with clients across the lifespan and has specialised experience working with those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), hearing loss and Down Syndrome. She has had experience working in a transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team and understands the importance of liaising and working with other disciplines. Samantha is passionate about speech, language and literacy and is excited to support families with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs. Samantha is trained in the evidence-based approaches of: “Talk for Writing”, “Sounds-Write” and “Lidcombe”. She has also completed professional learning to become a neuro-affirming clinician. She believes in a strengths based approach and aims to provide support that affirms the person's neurodivergent identity.
Samantha is passionate about working with families and individuals, creating goals that are important to each individual and is excited to make therapy fun and engaging for everyone.
Samantha also loves reading, cooking, spending time with her family and playing with her puppy Lucy.
Hannah Smith
SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
Hannah has completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at The University of Newcastle and is a Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia. Hannah grew up in NSW and has recently made her way to WA to appreciate our beautiful coastline. She loves getting outdoors, enjoying the beaches and hiking.
Since completing her degree 3 years ago Hannah has worked in paediatric settings with a focus on early intervention and disabilities. Hannah has experience in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Speech and Language disorders and delays, Fluency Disorders, and Social Skills. She has completed training in Learn to Play Therapy, Identifying Women and Girls with Autism, Treating Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech in Preschool and More Severe Children, Early Feeding and Assessments, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and Hey Warrior.
Hannah is driven to assist her clients to fulfil their aspirations and goals using both the best evidence practice available and a little creativity. She believes therapy for every client should be tailored to their individual needs, ensuring it is functional and client centred. She has a passion for building strong relationships with clients and their families and strives to create a safe and enriching environment for everyone. Hannah understands the importance of collaborative work with family, teachers, other allied health professionals and the wider community, in order to help her clients maximise their capabilities.
Choosing the right fit for you:
Individualised therapy that is client and family-centered:
Our therapy interventions are tailored to the individual needs of each person and reflect clients personal goals. We honour the importance of families and the crucial role in all aspects of service planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Evidence based practice:
Our therapists use the best available research and evidence, together with their clinical expertise and knowledge of our client, to make decisions about the care and treatment of individuals.
Our interventions not only rely on the best available evidence but also carefully consider our client's preferences and values to ensure we meet their goals.
Culturally responsive and collaborative care:
Our interventions are underpinned by collaboration and coordination with all the service providers involved in the our client’s care, including health care providers, educators, and other professionals. We ensure that we are culturally responsive, taking into account the values, beliefs, and practices of families and communities in which we work.
Acknowledgement of Country
KIND Therapy acknowledges and regrets the imposition to the lives and culture of Aboriginal people which occurred as a result of European colonisation within Australia. We would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to the land, sea and the community. We will continue to pay respects to their elders past and present and all aboriginal people, especially those we may meet as part of our work.