Children & Youth Speech and Language Therapy Services

I provide specialist, child-centred speech and language therapy for children and young people aged 18 months to 18 years.
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
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Speech sound difficulties (articulation, phonology, motor speech)
Language & Communication
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Late talking
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Language delays and disorders
Neurodivergence & Additional Needs
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Autism
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ADHD
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Learning differences
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Brain injury
Attention & Processing
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Attention, listening and executive functioning
Emotional & Social Communication
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Communication-related emotional regulation
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Play, interaction and social communication
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Support is tailored to your child and family, and may include:
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Assessment
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Individual therapy
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Parent coaching
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Group sessions
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School or nursery collaboration
How I can help
Assessment is tailored to your child and may include observation, play-based interaction and targeted tasks where appropriate.
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Many children have already had input from other services. Assessment focuses on understanding strengths, areas of need and what will make the most meaningful difference in everyday communication.
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A written summary or report can be provided, outlining strengths, needs and practical recommendations.
Assessments and Reports
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Child-centred and strengths-based
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Neuro-affirming and respectful
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Evidence-based and goal-led
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Focused on meaningful, functional communication
I aim to support children not only to develop skills, but to feel confident, understood and able to participate in everyday life.
My Approach
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Over 10 years’ experience supporting children and families
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Individualised, flexible support tailored to each child
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Strong focus on parent coaching and real-life strategies
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Collaborative approach with education and other professionals
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Calm, supportive and relationship-based therapy
