Language is at the core of everything. It is through language that we understand and relate to our world, we not only use it to communicate with others but to also understand ourselves. As speech pathologists with over 10, 000hrs experience, we understand the science behind why people have learning, memory or communication difficulties. We blend our knowledge of learning, language, linguistics, neuroplasticity and psychology to help our clients move through the world with greater control and confidence.
Our founder
Alex McKinlay is an Australian Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a long career in working with teenagers with dyslexia, comprehension problems, expressive language diffulties and attention difficulties.
For the 10yrs prior to establishing Truly Heard, Alex founded and led a large and highly regarded Sydney based speech pathology practice, Speak & Write, which is renowned for its literacy and language intervention with school aged students. Alex founded Truly Heard in order to focus solely on adolescent expression, learning and mental wellbeing.
Alex has an ability to create a space where teenagers can be themselves and therefore be open and receptive to learning. Alex’s practical and playful approach to therapy comes from her broad life experience and interests. As well as a speech pathologist, Alex is also a yoga teacher and therapeutic drumming facilitator and has a background in interior styling, travel and hospitality. Alex draws inspiration from all of these experiences when relating to her teenage students.
”The transformation I see in my students’ self-esteem as their confidence increases is utterly inspiring”.
Alex McKinlay, Truly Heard Founder