"You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose"
- Dr Seuss
ABOUT ME
I'm a dedicated and empathic therapist with 8 years experience working with adults and children with a range of speech, language and communication needs. I currently work with primary age and early years children. My areas of specialism are speech sound disorders and language delays/disorders. I am committed to my own continuing professional development.
As a sensitive person myself I am passionate about supporting the wellbeing and self-understanding of children and adults, both at school and in the workplace. I am neurodivergent and I support neurodiversity-affirming practices. I do not support any practices that encourage the hiding or 'masking' of neurodivergent traits.
EXPERIENCE
I've worked in both NHS and Independent settings as a Speech & Language Therapist. I have worked in Early Years clinics and mainstream schools. My experience includes providing assessments, parent coaching, and training schools on a range of speech and language topics. I am also currently working within an Autism diagnostic team.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
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Phonological delays/disorders
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Early language development
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Developmental language disorder
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Autism
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Neurodiversity-affirming practice
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Gestalt Language Processing
EDUCATION
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BA French with English, King's College London University (2006-2010)
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PGDip Speech & Language Therapy, University of Greenwich (2012-2014)
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Foundation Course in Yoga for the Special Child (2022)
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Health and Care Professions Council Registered
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Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Gestalt Language Processing Trained - 2024 - Meaningful Speech.
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Supporting Children with Developmental Language Disorder to Access the Curriculum (Moor House School).
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SCERTS training - Hertfordshire NHS Trust
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Applying Best Practice in the Early Years
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Safeguarding Children Level 1,2 and 3
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Cycles Intervention – Graham Speech Therapy
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Supporting Sensory Processing, Regulation and Trauma (Sunshine Support)
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Special Yoga for Special Children Foundation – 2022 – Foundation Practitioner
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How to Identify and Support Dyslexia at home and school – Sunshine Support
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Pathological Demand Avoidance – Sunshine Support
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Hanen- Building Communication: Supporting Parents of Pre-schoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Social Communication Difficulties.
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Dysphagia for Speech & Language Therapists – Maggie-Lee Huckabee
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Dysphagia Competencies completed to Foundation Level – RCSLT framework
CONTACT ME
Please feel free to send a message of enquiry. I aim to respond to enquiries within 48 hours. Alternatively, pop me an email on the email address below.
ADDRESS
Rochester, Kent.