Speech & Language Therapy

I am a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, graduating in 2015, with over a decade of experience across NHS, specialist and mainstream education settings.

My background includes:

• NHS working as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (including lead roles within further education and special schools)

• working within:
  Nursery / pre-school settings
  mainstream schools and further education

  Additional Resource Provisions (ARP)
  Specialist autism schools and special schools

I became an independent therapist in 2022, wanting to move away from system-led constraints and provide truly personalised, child-centred therapy.

My practice is informed by ongoing training in a wide range of evidence-based approaches including:
Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction, Gestalt Language Processing, SCERTS, PECS, AAC (including GRID), Makaton, Talking Mats, Colourful Semantics, Shape Coding, TEACCH, Lego® Therapy, VERVE, Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing (DTTC) for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and EHCP report writing.
I am also an accredited ELKLAN tutor and trainer, supporting professionals and settings to develop inclusive communication practices.

In my commitment to providing the highest quality care, I place significant emphasis on continuous learning and professional development. This ongoing pursuit of knowledge ensures that I remain well-equipped to meet the evolving needs of the individuals I work with.

When I am not doing therapy, I enjoy yoga, cycling, being in nature and spending time with my family.

Hi I'm Jennie!

About me & Qualifications

My Why

My journey into speech and language therapy was inspired by my younger brother, who experienced speech difficulties in early childhood. Witnessing his experiences, and the impact of the right support at the right time, sparked my passion for this profession..

In 2022, I made the decision to set up as an independent therapist after many years in NHS and school settings. While I valued that experience, I increasingly felt frustrated by systems that did not always allow for truly personalised, child-centred therapy. Working independently allows me to offer flexible, individualised support, centred on what genuinely matters to each child and family.

My Approach

I take a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach, grounded in acceptance, inclusion and respect.

I work alongside children, young people and their families to understand:

• What is important to them

• What is important for them

• The strategies, tools and accommodations that will best support their communication, participation and wellbeing

I recognise that communication differences are not deficits to be fixed, but differences to be understood and supported. My role is not to change who a child is, but to help them access the world in ways that feel safe, meaningful and empowering.

This means:

• Prioritising regulation, safety and connection

• Valuing all forms of communication, including AAC, echolalia and non-verbal communication

• Working at the child’s pace

• Supporting autonomy, confidence and self-advocacy

• Collaborating closely with families, schools and other professionals

I consider the whole person, recognising the impact of communication, sensory needs, emotional wellbeing and environment. I am experienced in working with complexity and with children who have multiple co-occurring needs.

My work is always person-centred, respecting each individual’s values, culture, identity and preferences. I recognise that no two children are the same — even if they share a diagnosis — and therapy is tailored accordingly.

A Note from Me

Working with children, young people and their families is a genuine privilege. Together, we build on communication skills that supports meaningful relationships, self-expression and lifelong connection.

My work is grounded in creating a safe, trusting environment where individual differences are respected. Children and young people are supported to expand their communication in ways that feel authentic and empowering.

Contact Me

Availability Update:
I am currently fully booked for the Spring term. Please feel free to get in touch to discuss future availability, waiting list options, or to enquire about assessments and reports.