Specialist Speech & Language Therapy
With over 20 years of experience working with parents and early years settings, I specialize in early intervention and helping parents and professionals support the communication development of children aged 0-5. I provide tailored interventions to meet each child's specific needs, using a neurodiversity-affirming approach that focuses on their strengths to develop skills and strategies. My work often involves video reflection and coaching.
I understand that, as a parent, you want the best start in life for your child. I can support your child through their early years, with experience working with children from the first 1001 days and beyond. I accept referrals from families with preschool children and specialise in early intervention. As a speech and language therapist, I help children develop communication skills and support their overall development.
I also offer consultations for families with infants and toddlers aged 12 to 30 months, providing general advice about communication development and effective ways to communicate with our children.
I can ensure that your child receives appropriate help and support at a convenient time and location. I offer sessions in my clinic in Kew, at your home, or at your child's preschool setting. If you're interested in discussing your child's needs, please contact me via email or phone.
Communication delay
During the assessment I will work to understand your child’s communication style. We consider the following areas:
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Interaction
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Attention and listening
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Non-verbal communication
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Play development
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Social and emotional development
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Understanding and talking
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Developmental Language Disorder
Supporting children who have specific difficulties with understanding and using spoken language.
Speech Sound Disorders
Supporting children to develop their speech sounds. I work with children with a range of speech sound difficulties and have completed training with the Nuffield Dyspraxia Centre.
Emotional Coaching
​Using evidence based interventions I can provide parents and pre-school settings with advice around emotional regulation and communication.
Well Child Communication Check
(12-30 months)
Find out about your communication style.
How you can support your child to enhance their communication, emotional and social development.
Using a video coaching model and advice around play and behaviour.
Clinical Approaches
I believe in a functional approach to therapy. I practice using a strength-based model .
To support my interventions, I often record video interactions of you and your child. This gives you the opportunity to reflect on your communication style and how best to support your child's communication development.
Bilingualism and EAL
Working with families and pre-school settings to ensure that all children are supported appropriately with their communication development.
My practice is informed by the most recent advice on EAL and bilingualism.
Early Intervention
Using evidence based interventions to support communcation development.
I work with families and preschool settings with chldren in the first 1001 of life.
