Lexi Yannitsaros
SaLT
HCPC Registration Number: SL039436
Hello! My full name is Alexandra, but everyone calls me Lexi.
I graduated from the University of Cape Town in 2020 and returned to my hometown to complete my Community Service Year at Edenvale Hospital. During this time, I worked within a close – knit multidisciplinary team, managing a diverse caseload of adult and paediatric patients with various communication and dysphagia needs. This experience laid the foundation for my passion for collaborative, holistic care.
I’m proud to be part of the Words First team, where clinicians are given the space to share knowledge, grow in their practice, and stay connected to their passion for helping others. Working in an interdisciplinary setting allows me to keep the child, their family, and their wider community at the centre of everything I do.
As Mentor Lead, I feel deeply aligned with the company’s values and am especially passionate about our onboarding and mentoring programme. I find real fulfilment in supporting new team members, fostering meaningful relationships across the team, and contributing to a culture of professional growth and connection. I also enjoy supporting existing mentors and watching them flourish in their roles.
As a clinical supervisor, I am equally committed to guiding my colleagues in their own development and confidence as practitioners. I am actively involved in our locality events, helping build connections between team members. I also contribute to the creative side of our social media, showcasing the incredible work being done across the company and connecting with the wider community.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me chasing the sun – whether that’s discovering a new restaurant, trying out a new activity, or exploring a different city. My friends would describe me as motivated, hard – working, and enthusiastic about both my work and life!
I’m proud to be part of a company that values respect, collaboration, and open communication, and that champions an environment where ideas are welcomed and supported. These align beautifully with my own professional values: being child – centred, research – informed, flexible, interdisciplinary, and always professional.
