Meet Our Team

Renee Yukich - Director and Speech Pathologist, Certified and Practising, MSPA

Renee is a highly skilled and compassionate speech pathologist who excels at quickly building rapport with clients, families, and all external stakeholders. She is deeply committed to valuing each client and their family, working collaboratively to enhance their communication and overall well-being.

Renee has a wealth of knowledge across a wide range of speech pathology areas, Renee specialises in breaking down the essentials of communication to its foundational elements, helping the client thrive across various environments. She is supportive in the moment and
actively collaborates with the allied health team as needed, ensuring a holistic approach to care.

Additional Qualifications:

  • PROMPT Trained
  • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Trained
  • Sounds Write Practitioner
  • Mental Health and Trauma informed care

Tom Sorley - Practice Administrator

Tom is the Practice Administrator at Autumn Therapy and is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for both clients and staff.

With a background in health and safety, operations, and organisational systems, he enjoys making things run smoothly so clinicians can focus on delivering life-changing therapy.

Drawing on his experience in the mining sector, Tom has developed strong skills in compliance & system framework that assist our team do their best work.

He values empathy, open communication, and teamwork, and is committed to helping Autumn Therapy grow with purpose while always putting people first.

Jessica Scarfone - Therapy Assistant

Jess is a current Speech Pathology student who is assisting clients in reaching their goals. She has a passion for empowering people through improving their communication.

Jess is driven by her belief that communication is a powerful tool for social connection, self-expression and meaningful interactions.

Imogen Bittner - Therapy Assistant

Imogen is currently in her third year of studying Speech Pathology where she has developed a solid foundation of clinical knowledge and practical skills.

She recognises the importance of functional communication in fostering meaningful interactions, building relationships, and enabling self-expression. She is passionate about supporting individuals in achieving their communication goals through person-centred care which enhances
quality of life. 

Recognised for her warm nature, strong communication skills, and reliability, Imogen approaches therapy with patience and adaptability, ensuring each individual feels supported and empowered throughout their journey.