Why I do this….

For over 16 years, I’ve worked alongside families, walking with them through some of the most vulnerable, beautiful, and transformational moments of their child’s development. Again and again, I’ve seen the profound impact that partnership with parents has—not only on communication outcomes, but on confidence, connection, and long-term wellbeing.

I don’t believe that speech and language therapy should be something that only happens in a room for 45 minutes a week. Communication isn’t built in isolation. It’s grown through relationship—through day-to-day moments of co-regulation, shared joy, and being truly seen. That’s why I work with parents as partners, supporting them to understand their child, meet their sensory and emotional needs, and embed meaningful strategies into real life.

As a parent navigating this journey I’ve been on both sides of the table. I’ve experienced the fear, the uncertainty, the hope—and I’ve learned first-hand the power of connection, attunement, and self-awareness in helping our children thrive. This personal journey has deepened my professional practice and drives my passion for doing things differently.

I’m here to change the narrative around speech and language therapy. I want to move it beyond targets and tick boxes and into something relational, empowering, and sustainable—something that becomes part of who we are as a family. Because when we prioritise regulation and connection, spoken language can grow as a by-product of safety, trust, and joyful communication.

At its heart, my work is about supporting families to raise children who are emotionally literate, self-aware, and deeply connected—ready not just for school or therapy reviews, but for life. Children who feel celebrated for who they are and supported to become the best version of themselves.

That’s why I do this. And I’m so glad you’re here.

….A bit about my Education/Training:

BSc (Hons) De Montfort University  2008

PgCert. Hearing and Development, Aston University  2009

PgDip. AVT, Aston University  2011

LSLS Cert AVT®, Auditory-Verbal International, Washington DC, USA -    2011

PROMPT Part 1, Prompt Institute  2015

 I help children and young people to develop strong communication and self advocacy skills so they can thrive in their everyday lives both socially and academically. I am a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Certified Auditory Verbal Therapist as well as a Speech and Language Therapist.  Please contact me to find out more.

I have been a professional mentor and coach for the past 10 years.  I have presented nationally and internationally and am delighted to offer one to one training or group workshop training to professionals working with your child. Click here to find out more

I believe that we all learn best when having fun.   I'm passionate about helping children and young people to reach their full potential.  My sessions are individualised, functional and play based. They can range from making chocolate crispy cakes, playing with play doh or playmobil, kicking a football around or arts and crafts. Whatever your child or young person enjoys and is motivated by -that’s what we’ll do!   The aim is that learning  will seamlessly carry over into your day to day life to accelerate progress and strengthen your bond with your child or young person.