Supporting children’s speech, language and communication

Speech and language therapy services for children, young people, and the adults around them.

Better communication, together

My aim is to help children reach their full potential by working with the adults who know them best. When children are having difficulties with talking, understanding or other aspects of their communication development it can impact on how they feel about themselves, on family life, friendships and progress in school. I want to help parents, carers and teachers understand children’s needs, and equip them with strategies that make a positive difference, and help families feel more optimistic, calmer and more confident.

Upcoming events

Online booking

Existing clients can book sessions at home, at Durham Therapy Centre, or online via Zoom: just click the “book online” button.

Enquiry calls currently unavailable

Due to the length of my waiting list I’m not able to offer enquiry calls just now. I hope to offer this service again towards the end of 2024.

In the meantime you can look for other local independent speech and language therapists on the ASLTIP website.

DECEMBER 2024

~ Waiting list temporarily closed ~

DECEMBER 2024 ~ Waiting list temporarily closed ~

How I can help

Assessment and therapy for young children and their families. I mainly work with children who need support with gestalt language processing.

Therapy

Training and support across the UK, including on gestalt language processing and the Natural Language Acquisition framework.

Training

Resources and videos to support families and educators on gestalt language processing and the Natural Language Acquisition framework.

Resources

Find me on Instagram @katespeechie

I'm so grateful for this feedback after such a good info session this morning. Thank you to the fantastic parents and grandparents who came along and shared their experiences so generously with each other. Your children are very lucky to have you! ❤️

A family story from our holiday in France in 2017, about Little Maggie, my Great Great Auntie Margaret:

In 1921, my great grandma's wee sister joined a French convent. She passed away just two years later at the age of 22.

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