My Experience
Post qualification I have worked in a variety of settings within the NHS/Education – health clinics, nurseries, mainstream schools and specialist units.
I developed an interest in childhood speech disorders / dyspraxia quite early on in my career as a speech and language therapist and developed my skills in this area whilst working at the Nuffield Hearing and Speech Centre’s specialist unit in West London.
I was the Speech Disorders Specialist for a local NHS Speech and Language Therapy Service for several years before setting up in full-time independent practice.
I have worked solely as an independent therapist since 2009 and keep my clinical interests up-to-date via attendance at courses, seminars, meetings with other specialist therapists, and reading current research.
I am a member of the Speech Disorders Clinical Excellence Network based in London.
I am a member of the ASLTIP South-West London/Surrey Group.
Qualifications
- Qualified as a speech and language therapist in 1998 with an honours degree from City University (London, UK).
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Registered member of the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP)
- Registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office
- DBS Clearance
Areas of Clinical Interest
I have special training in the following areas:
- Pre-school dysfluency (The Lidcombe Programme, Michael Palin Centre Parent-Child Interaction Therapy)
- Dyspraxia and Speech Disorders
- Cued Articulation
Services
I offer assessment and therapy sessions in the child’s own home. Sessions may also take place at the child’s nursery/school by arrangement.
Assessment
I offer a comprehensive assessment of your child’s speech, language and communication skills. Assessment involves a full case history, a combination of formal/informal tests and observation. Assessment sessions usually last between 60-90 minutes and a comprehensive written report is provided on request.
Therapy
Therapy sessions usually last up to one hour and home practise is encouraged between sessions to ensure carry-over.
Services to Schools/Nurseries
School/nursery visits can be offered by arrangement.
I offer training in these settings on speech, language and communication.
I am able to offer training in Cued Articulation.
Multi-Professional Team
I am able to attend Multi-Professional Meetings where requested.
Fees
My fee structure is available on request.