Free Initial Telephone Consultation

A brief telephone discussion (approximately 20 minutes) to explore your concerns, answer any questions, and discuss whether speech and language therapy may be appropriate.

Fee: Free

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Adult Assessment Options

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Assessment is tailored to your individual needs and aims to develop a clear understanding of your communication strengths, areas of difficulty and how these affect your everyday life.

Following an initial telephone discussion, I will recommend the most appropriate assessment option and confirm the fee before an appointment is booked.

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Clinical and Functional Communication Assessment – £85 per session

A flexible clinical assessment focused on understanding your communication in the context of everyday life.

Depending on your needs, this may include:

• Discussion of your concerns, priorities and goals

• Relevant medical, educational and occupational history

• Functional communication assessment

• Observation of conversation and everyday communication

• Informal or dynamic assessment activities

• Speech, language or cognitive-communication screening

• Clinical analysis and interpretation

• Verbal feedback and initial recommendations

 

Many clinical assessments can be completed within one appointment. However, some individuals benefit from assessment across two or more sessions, particularly where fatigue, cognitive endurance or the complexity of the presentation may affect participation or findings.

 

Where an additional clinical assessment appointment is required, it will be discussed with you and charged at the standard clinical assessment rate of £85 per session.

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Comprehensive Standardised Assessment Package – £205

A more detailed assessment involving one or more published standardised assessment tools, selected according to your communication needs, clinical presentation and ability to participate.

The package includes:

• A detailed case history and discussion of your concerns and priorities

• Functional observation and relevant informal assessment

• Administration of appropriate standardised assessment tools

• Formal scoring, analysis and clinical interpretation

• Verbal feedback and recommendations

• Discussion of appropriate next steps

 

The assessment may be completed during one appointment or divided across up to two shorter appointments where this is more appropriate due to fatigue, cognitive endurance or other clinical needs. The package fee remains £205.

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Standardised assessment is not necessary or appropriate for every individual. Where it is recommended, the proposed assessment process will be discussed with you before proceeding.

If further assessment appointments are required beyond those included in the package, this will be discussed and agreed with you in advance. Additional appointments are normally charged at the clinical assessment rate of £85.

 

Following the Assessment

We will discuss the findings together, agree meaningful recommendations and consider whether therapy, communication strategies or further support would be beneficial.

A detailed written report can be provided where required. Any additional report fee will be discussed and agreed in advance.

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Assessment is guided by clinical need rather than a fixed timeframe. There is no obligation to continue with therapy following assessment.

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Therapy Sessions

 

Therapy builds on your strengths and focuses on the communication goals that matter to you—whether at home, at work or in the community.

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Ongoing assessment forms part of therapy, helping us review progress and adapt support as your needs and priorities change.

 

Sessions may include:

• Individualised, evidence-informed speech, language and communication therapy

• Cognitive-communication rehabilitation, where appropriate

• Practical strategies and communication aids

• Support for everyday conversations and meaningful activities

• Guidance for family members, partners or carers, with your agreement

• Ideas and activities to use between appointments

 

Individual session: £85
A flexible, pay-as-you-go option.

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Block of four therapy sessions: £320
Save £20 compared with booking individually. Payment can be made in full or in two agreed instalments of £160.

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We will agree the frequency of appointments together, taking account of your goals, energy levels and circumstances. There is no requirement to book a block, and we will review progress and next steps together.

Assessment appointments are booked separately from therapy blocks.

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Communication Partner and Family Coaching

Appointments can also be arranged with family members, partners or carers, with your consent, to help them support your communication.

These sessions offer space to understand your communication needs, practise helpful approaches and develop strategies for everyday situations. You do not need to attend these appointments.

Fee: £85 per appointment​​

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Reports, Letters and Professional Liaison

Written assessment reports, progress reports, letters, attendance at meetings, professional liaison and additional correspondence requested outside routine clinical care may incur an additional fee.

Fee: From £40

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Travel & Home Visits

Home visits within a 20-mile radius of Larne (BT40 2UP) are included within the standard session fee. Travel beyond this area is subject to a distance-based travel charge. Any applicable charge will be confirmed before your appointment is booked.