Services

Free Initial Online Consultation

I offer a free 15–20 minute online consultation for parents or schools who would like to discuss concerns, ask questions, or explore whether Speech and Language Therapy may be helpful for them and their child.

This is an informal conversation designed to understand your child’s needs and decide on the most appropriate next steps. No assessment is carried out during this session.

Assessment

I provide comprehensive speech and language assessments for children and young people from early years through to 18 years of age. Assessments are tailored to each child and family circumstances and may include:

• Detailed case history

• Observation of play, interaction and communication

• Standardised and informal assessment tools

• Speech sound assessment if required

• Language assessment (understanding and expression)

• Social communication assessment

• AAC assessment (where appropriate)

• Sensory-informed observation

• Parent and school consultation

Assessment Information

A full assessment typically involves up to two hours of direct input, depending on the child or young person’s presentation, attention, regulation, and ability to engage in assessment tasks.

Some children may require shorter, split, or more flexible sessions to ensure the process remains comfortable and supportive.

Post‑Assessment Work

Following the direct assessment, additional time is required to:

• Score and analyse assessment results

• Review findings

• Write a clear, detailed report

• Provide practical recommendations

• Suggest targeted goals for intervention

You will receive a written summary or full report (depending on your needs), including recommended next steps for home, school, and therapy.

EHCP Assessments

I have extensive experience completing assessments and reports for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including contributions for new applications and annual reviews.

Intervention / Ongoing Input

Intervention is designed to be engaging, meaningful and child‑led, using a neuro-affirming, play‑based approach. Therapy sessions may take place at home, in school, online or in other appropriate spaces depending on the child’s needs.

Areas of intervention include:

• Speech sound development

• Childhood Apraxia of Speech / Dyspraxia

• Early language development

• Play skills

• Attention and listening

• Social communication

• Language comprehension and expression

• AAC support

• Selective Mutism

• Communication-related behaviour challenges

• Support for children with ASD, DLD, ADHD, Down syndrome, Prader–Willi syndrome, and other genetic or learning needs

Intervention may involve:

• Individual therapy sessions

• Joint sessions with parents or school staff

• Collaborative goal-setting

• Practical strategies for home and school

• Sensory-informed approaches

• PROMPT techniques for speech production

• Regular review and adjustment of targets

• Admin time to complete clinical notes, and planning for the next session