Caitlin Richards is a speech pathologist based in Ultimo, NSW. You can find her at the University of Technology Sydney, 15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007. She helps people who want support with how they speak, understand language, or manage swallowing and voice issues.
Day to day, speech pathology can look different for each person. In many cases, Caitlin starts with a careful check-up to understand what’s going on. That might include a language assessment, where the goal is to figure out strengths and areas that need more help. At other times, the focus may be on a swallowing evaluation, especially when eating, drinking, or managing food and liquids feels tricky.
From there, Caitlin works with clients on practical, step-by-step speech therapy. This can include voice therapy for people who have a strained or changed voice. It can also involve fluency treatment, which may be useful for those who experience stuttering or other flow-of-speech difficulties. Sessions are usually about making things easier in real life, not just during clinic time.
People often come in with concerns about communication at school, at work, or at home. Speech can be affected by lots of different reasons, and the best approach depends on what the person is dealing with. Caitlin pays attention to how someone is managing day to day, then helps set goals that fit. Sometimes progress is steady, and other times it can feel slower. Either way, the focus stays on getting support that makes sense and feels achievable.
Swallowing and voice concerns can also be stressful. When someone is worried about choking, coughing, or discomfort with eating and drinking, it helps to have a clear plan. Caitlin’s approach brings structure to the process, with assessments first and then therapy tailored to the results. For many people, that can make a big difference to confidence and comfort.
If you’re looking for a speech pathologist in the Ultimo area for speech therapy sessions, language assessment, swallowing evaluation, voice therapy, or fluency treatment, Caitlin Richards is there to help.