Bella McDonald

Speech Pathologist | BPsych(Hons), MSpPath

About Bella

Bella is a caring Speech Pathologist who loves supporting children and their families. She previously worked as an Allied Health Assistant, gaining hands-on experience that shaped her practical, flexible, and relationship-focused approach to therapy.  Bella is committed to neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed care, ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and supported on their own terms. She enjoys partnering with families to create meaningful goals and build communication confidence in everyday life.  She holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Master of Speech Pathology from Griffith University, providing a strong foundation in both human behaviour and communication development.

Additional Training or Special Interest Areas

Special Interest Areas & Training

  • Early intervention for toddlers and preschoolers
  • Supporting neurodivergent children (including autism and ADHD)
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
  • School-aged language and literacy support
  • Family-centred and strengths-based therapy approaches
  • Speech sound development
  • Play-based therapy for young children

Professional Memberships & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Psychology with Honours
  • Master of Speech Pathology
  • Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Sounds-Write trained

Outside of Speechcare, Bella enjoys reading novels, watching Formula One and spending time with family and friends