Speech & Language Therapy for Children and Adults

The aim of the initial consultation is to gather a comprehensive case history and understand your (or your child's) communication needs and goals. We will discuss any previous speech and language therapy input, review relevant reports, and talk about supports currently in place at school, home or workplace.

I may carry out some informal assessment activities if appropriate. At the end, we'll agree on the most helpful next steps, which may include a therapy block, recommendations, strategies to try at home, or a plan for further support. The goal is for you to leave feeling informed, reassured, and clear about what happens next.

If you're concerned about your child's speech, language, understanding, social communication, or feeding skills, it can be helpful to speak with a speech and language therapist. Some signs may include difficulty being understood, challenges following instructions, limited vocabulary, frustration when communicating, or concerns raised by public health nurses, GP, preschool or school staff.

An initial consultation can help determine whether support is needed and what next steps would be most helpful. Early advice and reassurance can make a big difference.

Yes. I work with adults as well as children. I provide support for adults experiencing communication or swallowing difficulties following Stroke, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), and neurological decline. Support is tailored to each person's needs and goals, with practical strategies for everyday communication.

Sessions are primarily offered in person, as this is my preferred way of working and often allows for the most effective support. In some circumstances, online sessions can be facilitated where appropriate and helpful.

It depends on the goals and the starting point, but a typical block is 6-12 sessions. After the initial assessment I give an honest estimate, and we review progress regularly. Some children require ongoing therapeutic intervention alongside development.

Yes - I have extensive experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, and a range of additional needs, using approaches like Colourful Semantics, Gestalt Language Learning, Lámh, and low- and high-tech AAC support.

From time to time we can have a waitlist. We encourage therapy breaks which open up spaces for others. We also run group interventions, which can be very beneficial for both children and adult communication skills.