Our iThrive Team
Vanessa Kwok
Senior Speech Pathologist | Clinical Lead
Bsc (Speech Pathology)
Vanessa is deeply passionate about building meaningful therapeutic relationships with the clients and families she works with. With a grounded and thoughtful approach, she has worked with individuals and families across a range of life stages. Vanessa is known for her calm presence, clinical precision and genuine passion for helping people communicate with confidence.
Education & Expertise
Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Speech Pathology from Curtin University and is a registered member of Speech Pathology Australia. She is dedicated to lifelong learning, with specialised training in areas such as AAC systems, Autism diagnostics (ADOS), LSVT Loud, PROMPT, Sounds Write, Colourful Semantics, speech sound disorders and clinical supervision. Her knowledge spans across language, literacy, speech and alternative communication, with a particular focus on complex communication needs and neurodivergent populations.
Professional Background
Vanessa’s clinical journey has spanned from early intervention to adult support, always guided by a deep respect for her client’s individual stories. She has extensive experience working with children and young adults with Autism, Intellectual Disability, ADHD, Down Syndrome, GDD, Dyslexia and speech sound disorders. Vanessa has contributed to interprofessional diagnostic teams and is skilled in navigating the NDIS framework. In addition to providing direct clinical support, she enjoys mentoring early-career therapists, facilitating student placements and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Core Skills and Strengths
What sets Vanessa apart is her ability to blend evidence-based practice with a warm, personable approach. She is passionate about supporting functional communication, AAC assessment and implementation and social and emotional development. Her work is grounded in a collaborative, functional approach that values each client’s strengths and goals. Vanessa also has a strong interest in running group programs and working collaboratively with each client’s support team. Whether she is working within individual or group settings, Vanessa brings clarity, compassion and purpose to everything she does.
Passion and Motivation
Vanessa is driven by the belief that communication is a fundamental human right, and that every individual deserves the tools and support to express themselves fully. She views therapy not just as a clinical process but a partnership rooted in trust, fun and curiosity. Helping families navigate challenges, celebrate progress and advocate for their loved ones is what fuels her work each day. For Vanessa, being a speech pathologist means truly listening, showing up with full presence and always keeping the person at the heart of the process. She is committed to creating inclusive communication environments and is motivated by the meaningful impact that effective, respectful therapy can have on a person’s life.
