Meet the Team
Lindy Bailey
Speech Language Pathologist
She/Her
My name is Lindy Bailey, and I am a Registered Speech Language Pathologist. As a play-based, neurodiversity affirming therapist, I have had the pleasure of supporting children and their families in their communication journeys for over 5 years.
I received my Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of British Columbia. I am registered with the College of Care and Health Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC) and I am a member of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC). I am on the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP).
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I have received additional training from:
- Meaningful Speech to help support children who are gestalt language processors
- Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), which is an approach to support children with childhood apraxia of speech
- The Lidcombe Program, an evidence based approach to fluency disorders (stuttering)
- LAMP (Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning) Training, a course outlining best practices supporting Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users
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Additionally, I frequently participate in online webinars and short courses to stay current in the topics of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am passionate about working with individuals with complex communication needs, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and early language intervention. I practice neurodiversity-affirming therapy by respecting and valuing the different communication and learning styles that accompany different neurological makeups. I believe in constant collaboration with families to build realistic, functional communication goals and trusting relationships. I am passionate about play-based therapy, and I look forward to learning and having fun with you and your child!
Jana Barkowsky
Speech Language Pathologist
She/Her
My name is Jana Barkowsky, and I’m a Registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Care and Health Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC). I’m also on the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP). After receiving my Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Alberta, I returned to British Columbia to work on the mainland. It was only a matter of time until I returned to Southern Vancouver Island, where I received my undergraduate degree.
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Through clinical practice, I have gained experience working with a range of neurodiversities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and dyslexia. I also have significant experience working with hard of hearing and/or Deaf children, and conducting early intervention and parent coaching. I have also worked with children with developmental language delays and speech disorders. I have additional training in several areas, including: intervention for Francophone children, early intervention, American Sign Language (ASL), Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), intervention for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), working with culturally and linguistically diverse families including multilingual children, and the relationships between hearing, speech, and language.
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My approach is neurodiversity-affirming, meaning that I respect different ways that both children and parents communicate and learn, and different levels of stimulation needed to regulate. It’s
also collaborative, client-centered, and play-based, with strategies and intervention methods tailored to the child’s needs and levels, as well as the family’s capacity and experience. I’m passionate about working with children and families of all backgrounds, and I welcome the opportunity to support your child’s communication goals and needs.
Grace Frechette
Speech Language Pathologist
She/Her
My name is Grace Frechette, and I’m a registered Speech-Language Pathologist with the College of Care and Health Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC) and a member of the Registry of Autism Service Providers (RASP). I recently completed my Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Alberta and am excited to be returning to the island where I grew up.
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I have experience working with preschool and school-aged children with a wide range of communication needs. I’m particularly passionate about supporting neurodiverse children and those who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Through my clinical training, I gained focused experience with AAC, developmental language differences and motor speech disorders, such as Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). I have received additional training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) and The Lidcombe Program, an evidence based approach to fluency disorders.
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My approach is play-based, child-led, and neurodiversity-affirming. I support children in developing meaningful, functional communication skills in ways that honor who they are and how they naturally connect with the world. I also value collaborating with families to help their child feel confident and supported in their communication journey, and I love watching my clients’ communication skills blossom.
Salina Gillis
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
She/Her
*Currently offering virtual services
My name is Salina Gilliss and I am a Speech-Language Pathology graduate student who approaches my clinical work through a trauma-informed, child-centered lens that recognizes and honours each child as a unique individual. I am deeply committed to stepping into each child’s world—understanding their strengths, needs, interests, and lived experiences—to support meaningful, functional communication goals. I strive to create safe, supportive, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy environments where children feel understood, regulated, and empowered to communicate in ways that are authentic to them.
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I am currently completing my Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Gannon University. My academic interests are primarily focused on cognitive-communication disorders, supporting neurodiverse children, and early language development. I prioritize evidence-based practice and actively stay current with emerging research by engaging with trusted clinical resources such as The Informed SLP.
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Before my graduate training, I worked for four years as a behavioral aide supporting children with a wide range of disabilities, followed by two years as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). Much of this experience occurred during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed me to develop strong skills in virtual service delivery. As a result, I am highly confident and well-equipped to provide engaging, effective, and individualized therapy in telepractice settings.
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I strongly value collaboration with families and caregivers and believe that meaningful progress is built through trust, shared decision-making, and realistic, functional goal-setting. My therapeutic approach is play-based, child-centered, and rooted in respect for diverse communication styles. I aim to make therapy engaging, supportive, and joyful, and I look forward to learning and growing alongside the children and families I serve.