I am a Specialist Independent Speech and Language Therapist with 25 years experience working with children with a wide range of communication difficulties. I previously worked within the NHS for 20 years in Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy and now support a team of Independent Therapists, covering the North East of England, working within my private practice, known as Speech Buddies. We are a passionate about empowering parents/ professionals to make a difference to the children in their lives.

Communication difficulties supported include:

Speech difficulties/disorders

Language delay/disorders

Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC)

Learning Difficulty/ Autism

Services covered include:

Assessment

Therapy

Teletherapy

Training-in person and online

School Contracts

Locations currently covered include:

Darlington, Yarm, Teesside, Stockton, Hartlepool, Ingelby Barwick, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor, Durham, Northallerton, Richmond, Catterick, Stokesley, Guisbrough, Newcastle, Gateshead, Hexham, Corbridge, Stocksfield and Prudhoe surrounding areas.

Our goal is to work with parents/carers to empower them to facilitate & shape their childs communication in the best possible way.

We are committed to communication.

www.speechbuddies.uk