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About me

Speech and Language Therapist

Since graduating with a BSc Hons in Speech and Language Therapy from BCU in 2007 I have enjoyed working in a variety of settings, but really found my niche working with children.  I work with children from the age of 2 up to around 8 years old and I love the variety that this brings to my working day.

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I always dreamt of setting up as an independent practitioner and bringing the opportunity to access Speech and Language Therapy, without long NHS waiting lists to the rural community that I grew up in.  I feel very fortunate to be able to exercise that dream! 

How can I help you? 

I pride myself on providing a family orientated approach to speech and language therapy.  I work with children who have never had Speech and Language Therapy input before, as well as with children who just need a fresh, fun and empathetic new approach to continue to develop their communication.

 

After a free phone consultation I will assess whether I can meet your needs and then plan an assessment and course of therapy if necessary. I am friendly and flexible and offer home, school or nursery visits to suit you.  I will always help to signpost you to someone else if I feel your needs are not in my area of expertise.

 

I am practised at putting children of all ages at ease by focusing communication strategies on their interests, from there we can work using age and learning level appropriate strategies. I always want children to leave sessions with me to feel confident and empowered and not like they have been working or studied; this is particularly relevant for the very youngest individuals I work with where therapy is always based around play. 

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I feel that it is vitally important that you are completely involved in your child's therapy plan.  I work with you to ensure that you always understand what I am doing and why and to ensure that you are fully prepared to support their progress between sessions. 

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I also love training parents, carers and professionals in all aspects of communication - if you have a training need then please do get in touch and let me see what I can do to help!

Qualifications

I am a fully qualified, DBS checked Speech and Language Therapist with a BSc Hons in Speech and Language Therapy from Birmingham City University.  I am registered with the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists, The Health and Care Professions Council and The Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice.

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As well as working with children with a range of speech and language difficulties, I am also trained in the following strategies:

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  • Makaton

  • PROMPT

  • Visual Timetables

  • Objects of Reference

  • Talking Mats

  • Intensive Interaction

  • Communication Books and Passports

  • Social Stories

  • AAC Strategies

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Sensory Needs

I have a special interest in working with children with sensory needs and I am currently studying to become an Ayres' Sensory Integration Practioner.

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My Approach
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