Speech and Language Therapy services
About me
I am a Speech and Language Therapist and qualified from UCL in 2008. I have 18 years experience working with adults with acquired neurological conditions, including but not limited to: stroke, brain injury, parkinson's disease, MS, dementia, functional neurological disorder (FND).
I also support pre-school children (2-5 years) with their speech and language development.
I have previously worked in highly specialist and team lead clinical roles in the NHS, in addition to offering private specialist assessment and therapy.
I have full membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP) and I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Services
I provide a professional, evidence based service that is individually tailored to each client's needs. I have a wide range of experience providing assessment and therapy, training and supervision for all types of communication and swallowing difficulties.
Adults
- aphasia (difficulties with language)
- acquired apraxia of speech
- dysarthria (clarity of speech)
- dysphonia (difficulties with voice)
- cognitive-communication disorder
- swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
Children
- speech sound delays and disorders
- pre-school/early childhood language development
How we can help
Referrals
I accept self-referrals and referrals from any health professional (GPs, Consultants, Allied Health Professionals).
To make a referral please complete the contact form below.
Assessment
Following receipt of your contact form I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs. I can then book you an initial assessment appointment.
Therapy
All therapy is individually tailored to a client's needs and recommendations for therapy options can be discussed following your initial appointment. Therapy sessions can be carried out at my clinic space in central Harpenden with free on-site parking or at your home within Harpenden or the surrounding Hertfordshire area. Please note there are additional travel charges for home visits.
Training
Training sessions can be provided for carers and other professionals working with adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. Please get in touch via the contact form below to discuss your training needs.
Testimonials
Following radiotherapy treatment for a brain tumour J lost most of her memory and ability to speak more than a few words. We asked Jessica to help her. Jessica assessed her and provided weekly speech therapy for several months during which J showed remarkable improvement. Following a further setback for J, Jessica came back and carried on the weekly therapy sessions which have been so successful that J can now take part in normal conversation.
We are so grateful for Jessica’s professional help. She is always on time for appointments and keeps in touch all the time. We would not hesitate to recommend Jessica to anyone who would benefit from her professional experience.
J and D
Thank you for being patient and understanding during my time with you. I really feel I've got the instruments to make a difference.
M
Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment, please contact me using the contact form below.
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