Sea S.A.L.T. Speech Pathology
Sea S.A.L.T Speech Pathology has been proudly supporting kids in Maroubra and surrounding South Eastern Suburbs since 2022 and now in Northern Illawarra region starting Jan 2026.
We started Sea S.A.L.T. because we want to help kids tackle speech, language and communication hurdles in ways that really makes a difference. We place huge importance on being friendly, approachable, and totally committed to what we do.
We’re all about creating a warm and encouraging space where kids feel safe, supported, and ready to shine. Because every child deserves the chance to grow, thrive, and be their best self.
Katie Mc Givern
Hey there! I’m Katie!
Speech Pathologist and the founder of Sea S.A.L.T., a paediatric speech pathology service based in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
The name of my practice is pretty special to me. Back in Dublin, Ireland, I studied and graduated as a Speech and Language Therapist (or SALT) in 2016. When I moved to Sydney later that year, I ended up living by the sea—first in Coogee, now in Maroubra. So when it came time to name my practice, "Sea S.A.L.T." just felt like the perfect way to mix my work with my love for the coastal lifestyle.
A bit about me:
I’m a Speech Pathology Australia certified therapist who’s all about taking a strengths-focused, holistic approach. I tailor everything to fit what each child and family needs, supporting individualism, because no two are the same and we don't want them to be! I believe that developing a relationship whereby a child feels safe, respected and cared is the ultimate step to successful therapy.
I have a passion for and experience in providing speech therapy to children with diverse communication needs, including those who are neurodivergent, have hearing differences, genetic conditions, or developmental disabilities. I focus on supporting each child’s unique strengths and communication style to help them thrive.
I am committed to evolving my practice and approaches and keep on top of the latest training and clinical learnings.
Raina Griffin
Speech Pathologist
Raina is a dedicated and compassionate Speech Pathologist committed to helping children become confident and effective communicators. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and a Master’s in Speech and Language Pathology, and brings experience across a range of settings, including clinics, schools, and early childhood centres.
Raina’s approach is grounded in child- and family-centred care, with a strong emphasis on neurodiversity-affirming practices. She is experienced in assessing and supporting children with speech (pronunciation) delays and disorders, developmental language disorder, fluency, literacy and early language development.
Raina has a particular interest in working with young children to support early communication skills and speech sound development. Her goal is always to provide meaningful, respectful, and individualised care that supports each child’s unique way of communicating.
Areas of Practice:
Early communication development
Speech sound disorders
Developmental language disorder
Gestalt and analytic language processing
Alternative and Augmentative communication
Fluency disorders (e.g., stuttering)
Deirdre Ni Ghachain (CPSP)
Speech Pathologist
B.Sc. Clinical Speech and Language
Deirdre is a warm, experienced Speech Pathologist with over 10 years of practice across Australia and the UK. She is passionate about supporting children, young people, and their families through therapy that is play‑based, child‑led, and neurodiversity‑affirming. Her goal is always to help children feel safe, confident, and empowered to communicate in ways that are authentic to them.
Deirdre’s paediatric experience spans early intervention, autism, school‑aged communication, AAC, literacy, feeding, and developmental needs. She enjoys mentoring students and early‑career clinicians, fostering growth with clarity and encouragement.
Alongside her paediatric work, Deirdre brings a strong background in adult communication and swallowing, shaped through senior roles in acute medical, neuro‑rehabilitation, stroke, and aged‑care settings. This breadth of experience enriches her clinical reasoning and supports her holistic, family‑centred approach to care.
Deirdre is committed to ongoing learning and holds additional training in: Hanen More Than Words, SOS Approach to Feeding
Sounds‑Write Literacy, Orofacial Myology, ADOS‑2 (Introductory)
Warm, collaborative relationships are at the heart of her practice, and she values working closely with families, educators, and health teams to create meaningful, evidence‑based outcomes.
Outside the clinic, Deirdre loves spending time in nature and soaking up the sunshine a balance that reflects the calm, grounded energy she brings to her work.
Lisa Quilty
Office & Administration Manager
Lisa is the friendly, organised heart of Sea S.A.L.T. and often the first warm voice or smile you’ll encounter when connecting with our clinic.
As our Office and Administration Manager, she keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes so families, children, and our team feel supported from the very first enquiry right through to ongoing care.
She works closely with our clinicians and families to ensure communication is clear, processes are simple, and every visit feels calm and well‑supported.
Whether she’s coordinating schedules, assisting parents, or making sure our team has everything they need, Lisa brings warmth, reliability, and a wonderful sense of care to everything she does.
You’ll no doubt hear from Lisa along the way — and she’s always happy to help.