OUR TEAM

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Director / Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist 

Working as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in the NHS for 20 years has enabled me to develop my skills supporting children with a range of communication needs.  I am committed to working in partnership with Parents/carers and professionals, leading a local team on 

Director / Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist 

Working as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in the NHS for 20 years has enabled me to develop my skills supporting children with a range of communication needs.  I am committed to working in partnership with Parents/carers and professionals, leading a local team on the National Initiative ECAT (Every child a Talker) programme for 4 years.  I have undertaken training in PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), NAS Earlybird, Parent child interaction therapy (Hanen approach) and 'Time out for Parents' training programme.  My specialist area of interest is ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and I have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary Autism Assessment team.  

Director / Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist 

I am a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist,  with 15 years of experience  in the NHS and independent practice, working with children with a range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Complex Needs, Dysphagia and complex feeding difficulties.  I am passionate abou

Director / Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist 

I am a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist,  with 15 years of experience  in the NHS and independent practice, working with children with a range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs, Complex Needs, Dysphagia and complex feeding difficulties.  I am passionate about working with families and professionals to enable children to feel confident, and reach their potential.   I am trained in several approaches and communication systems including the 'SOS Approach to Feeding', Attention Autism, Picture Exchange Communication system, Signing, Dysfluency (Stammering), Verbal Dyspraxia, and Alternative communication  

Director / Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist 

I have been qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist for over 25 years. I am a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with a wealth of experience working with adults, young people and children with Special Educational Needs. I have specialised in ASD for over 18 years a

Director / Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist 

I have been qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist for over 25 years. I am a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with a wealth of experience working with adults, young people and children with Special Educational Needs. I have specialised in ASD for over 18 years and am experienced in the diagnosis of ASD as well as providing specialist intervention and support for those with ASD as well as training for families, carers and professionals.   I have undertaken training in PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) , NAS Early bird programme and the TEACCH programme. I am also ADOS trained and have been involved in local service design and delivery. I am committed to the children and families I work with and am excited to have further opportunities to support those living with ASD and additional needs. 

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

I qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist from Ulster University in Northern Ireland in 2020. Since this time, I have been working for four years as a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist within the NHS.

I have experience supporting children with a wide range of needs that include Developmenta

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

I qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist from Ulster University in Northern Ireland in 2020. Since this time, I have been working for four years as a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist within the NHS.

I have experience supporting children with a wide range of needs that include Developmental Language Disorder, Autism, Complex Learning Needs and Speech Sound Disorder. I have additional training in Makaton, intensive interaction, Parent child interaction therapy (Hanen approach), Palin PCI training (Stammering) and The Curiosity Programme (Attention Autism). 

I enjoy finding the individual strengths and interests of each child I work with, and supporting them to achieve their full potential. My favourite part of being a speech and language therapist, is when I see positive changes in families’ lives. 

 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Clinic Lead at The Specialist Speech Clinic at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Charlie qualified from Newcastle University in 2018 and has worked clinically in the NHS for 6 years. Currently working as Clinical Lead for Speech Sound Disorders and Cleft in the NHS alongside running the 

 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Clinic Lead at The Specialist Speech Clinic at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Charlie qualified from Newcastle University in 2018 and has worked clinically in the NHS for 6 years. Currently working as Clinical Lead for Speech Sound Disorders and Cleft in the NHS alongside running the Specialist Speech Clinic at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Charlie is passionate about research and evidence based practice in the field of Speech Sound Disorders. Charlie has a published research paper, “Does the Duration and Frequency of Dummy Use Impact Speech Sound Development” (Strutt et al. 2021), recently contributed to the updating of the RCSLT Clinical Guidance for Speech Sound Disorders through the project reference group and sits on the committee for the London Speech Disorders Clinical Excellence Network. Charlie is Bilingual, speaking Spanish fluently and has a keen interest in the assessment and treatment of Speech Sound Disorders in a bilingual context.

 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

 I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in South Africa and have worked in both South Africa and the UK.  I have worked in the NHS and independent practice, with children aged between 0-18 years with a wide variety of diagnoses.  I completed my sensory-integrated training in South Africa and ha

 Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

 I qualified as an Occupational Therapist in South Africa and have worked in both South Africa and the UK.  I have worked in the NHS and independent practice, with children aged between 0-18 years with a wide variety of diagnoses.  I completed my sensory-integrated training in South Africa and have done my 8-week Bobath training and advanced Bobath in babies.  I recently completed a post-graduate certificate at Oxford Brooks in complex postural management.  I am passionate about helping children to participate actively in all areas of their lives.
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Speech & Language Therapy Practitioner / Administrative Assistant

 Following an English degree and many years working in education and PR, I took a career break to spend time with my children and to volunteer in a local primary school, supporting child literacy. Having personal experience of children’s Speech and Language Therapy, I unders

Speech & Language Therapy Practitioner / Administrative Assistant

 Following an English degree and many years working in education and PR, I took a career break to spend time with my children and to volunteer in a local primary school, supporting child literacy. Having personal experience of children’s Speech and Language Therapy, I understand first-hand the positive impact that therapy can have. I’m excited to be supporting children and families through the valuable therapy delivered by The Communication Workshop.  

Office Manager 

After working in London in an HR and Operations role in FMCG for the last 15 years, I’m absolutely thrilled to have joined The Communication workshop as Office Manager. 

I’ve always had a strong interest in both Speech and Language Therapy and in Child Development and Psychology, so I’m thrilled to be working in  such a valu

Office Manager 

After working in London in an HR and Operations role in FMCG for the last 15 years, I’m absolutely thrilled to have joined The Communication workshop as Office Manager. 

I’ve always had a strong interest in both Speech and Language Therapy and in Child Development and Psychology, so I’m thrilled to be working in  such a valuable service. 

I look forward to working with families, and will do all I can to make your experience with us as smooth as possible.

In my spare time I love spending time with my family and my two cats.