I'm a qualified speech and language therapist based in Colchester, covering Essex and Suffolk. My core values are around connection, curiosity, and learning through play. 

With several years of experience,  my journey so far has taken me through various roles in NHS trusts and independent schools. I have had the pleasure of working in mainstream and special needs schools, nurseries, children's centres, and family homes.

​I am deeply passionate about helping children and young adults thrive with their communication skills. This may include:

 

- Exploring and developing a means to communicate using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

- Developing speech sounds to be better understood by others and  reduce the frustration of being misunderstood. 

- Working on language skills in order to use a range of vocabulary, expressing ideas and having conversations. 

- Developing understanding of language so that a child can understand instructions, have conversations and access learning. 

- Supporting families to explore what a child is already doing to communicate their needs and how we can extend and support this. Seeing behaviour as communication is something I am passionate about. 

 

This is achieved by working on meaningful goals and empowering families and staff members who support them.​ I want you to feel confident in supporting your child's communication skills. 

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I specialise in working with children in the early years and those with social communication difficulties. I have recently completed training on Gestalt Language Processing and am currently working towards becoming a certified outdoor therapist.