Meet the Team

Say hello to the heart and soul of Babble Bees Speech Pathology! Our passionate team blends knowledge with a whole lot of love to offer personalised support for every little one.

We’re committed to providing a supportive space where both children and families feel heard, valued, and empowered. Our focus is on building meaningful communication skills and supporting families in every step of their child’s journey toward progress.

  • Krystal Butler

    FOUNDER | MSLP, MSPA, CPSP

    Krystal is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia and holds a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology. With 8 years of experience, she has worked in various settings, including private practice, as a key worker, and in the Department of Education.

    Krystal's expertise extends to conducting comprehensive assessments, building teacher and parent capacity, and providing specialised support to help children and young people overcome learning barriers. She is a Sounds-Write trained and Hanen - More Than Words trained therapist.

    Her unwavering dedication lies in supporting children and families to achieve optimal outcomes and connectedness in their lives. Krystal is thrilled to continue this important work through her private practice.

  • Zoe Fraser

    SPEECH PATHOLOGIST | MSPA, CPSP

    Zoe is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology and an Associate Degree in Education.

    With four years of experience, she is committed to providing person-centred, neurodiverse-affirming therapy for children and their families. Zoe has a special interest in evidence-based early intervention and has completed training in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and DIR Floortime, enabling her to deliver engaging, play-based therapy that supports language, social, and cognitive development. She is also Lidcombe trained, offering effective early fluency support, and is an experienced feeding therapist, passionate about empowering families to navigate and address their child’s feeding needs.

    Zoe’s dedication to fostering positive outcomes and her empathetic approach make her a valued member of the Babble Bees Speech Pathology team.

  • Afrikah McGladrigan

    MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST & SOCIAL MEDIAL SPECIALIST

    Afrikah is our dynamic Medical Receptionist by day and Social Media Guru by… well, also by day!

    In the clinic, she warmly welcomes everyone with a smile, expertly manages appointment scheduling, and ensures everything runs seamlessly. Her organisational skills are exceptional, making even the busiest days feel manageable.

    From addressing patient inquiries to enhancing our online presence, Afrikah approaches every task with a positive attitude and a dash of humour. As the heartbeat of our team, she ensures that both our patients and social media followers feel valued and connected.

  • Hang Nguyen

    MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

    Meet Hang, our friendly and organized face behind our front desk. With her warm smile and efficient approach, Hang makes sure everything runs smoothly from the moment you walk in.

    Whether she’s scheduling appointments, answering your questions, or keeping things on track, she’s always ready to help. Outside of work, Hang loves spending time in the kitchen baking delicious treats—her organizational skills shine even in the kitchen!

    Next time you’re in, don’t hesitate to say hello. She’s here to make your visit as seamless as possible!