I provide specialist, child-centred speech and language therapy for children and young people aged 18 months to 18 years.

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Support is tailored to each child’s individual needs, focusing on building confidence, communication skills and participation in everyday life.

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Support is tailored to each individual and delivered in real-life settings, including at home, online or within local nurseries, schools and community venues across Northern Ireland, including Larne, Carrickfergus, Antrim, Newtownabbey, Ballymena and surrounding areas.

Who I Support

I support children and young people with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs, including:

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Speech & Sound Development

• Speech sound difficulties (articulation, phonology, motor speech)

Language & Communication

• Late talking

• Language delays and disorders

Neurodivergence & Additional Needs

• Autism

• ADHD

• Learning differences

• Brain injury

Attention & Processing

• Attention, listening and executive functioning

Emotional & Social Communication

• Communication-related emotional regulation

• Play, interaction and social communication

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Services not included

Please note: I do not provide assessment or therapy for dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), stammering (fluency), or voice disorders.

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Appointments and Fees

You don't need to know exactly what your child needs yet—we can work that out together.

There are a few ways to begin, depending on what feels right for your family.

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Free Initial Telephone Consultation (20 minutes)

A friendly, no-obligation telephone call to discuss your concerns, answer any questions and explore whether speech and language therapy may be appropriate.

This is a great starting point if you're unsure about your child's communication or what the next step might be.

Initial Assessment – £75 per session

The initial assessment is tailored to your child and designed to develop a thorough understanding of their communication strengths, needs and the factors that may be affecting their communication.

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Assessments are play-based, child-led where appropriate, and adapted to your child's age, interests and individual needs. Depending on your child's presentation, the assessment may include:

• A detailed discussion about your concerns and your child's development

• Relevant medical, developmental and educational history

• Observation through play and interaction

• Informal assessment activities

• Standardised assessment where appropriate

• Discussion of your child's communication strengths and areas of need​

Following the assessment, we'll discuss the findings together, agree meaningful goals and recommendations, and decide whether therapy would be beneficial.

A written report can be provided where required.

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A flexible assessment process

Every child is different. While many assessments can be completed within a single session, some children benefit from the assessment being completed over two sessions. This may be recommended to allow additional observation, build rapport, complete further assessment activities or simply reduce fatigue and ensure the most accurate picture of your child's communication.

Where additional assessment sessions are clinically indicated, only the standard session fee (£75 per session) applies. Assessment is guided by your child's individual needs rather than a fixed timeframe.

There is no obligation to continue with therapy following the assessment.

Therapy Sessions

£75 per session

Block of 6 sessions: £425

Therapy is individually tailored to your child's communication needs and focuses on developing meaningful, functional skills that can be used in everyday life.

Sessions are:

• Fun, engaging and play-based

• Individualised to your child's strengths, interests and goals

• Evidence-informed and family-centred

• Designed to support communication across home, nursery and school

• Accompanied by practical strategies and activities to encourage carryover between sessions

Sessions often include games, movement, books, toys and motivating activities to help children develop confidence while working towards clear, achievable goals.

Reports and Communication

Where appropriate, I can also provide:

• Written assessment reports

• Therapy progress reports

• Advice for nurseries and schools

• Liaison with other professionals (with your consent)

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.

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Ready to Get Started?

You do not need a GP or professional referral to access speech and language therapy.

If you're unsure where to begin, a free telephone consultation is a great first step. Together, we can discuss your concerns and decide on the most appropriate support for your child. Please click the link below to book a call and I will arrange a suitable time to contact you.