Helping children and young people with their communication, language, speech and interaction needs through personalised assessment, advice and therapy.
I take time to understand your child's strengths, needs and everyday experiences, working closely with families and settings to provide practical, evidence-based support that helps children communicate with confidence and reach their potential.
Sound familiar?
“She knows what she wants to say, but struggles to get the words out.”
“People outside the family often find him difficult to understand.”
“His speech is affecting his confidence and participation in school.”
“My child finds it difficult to follow instructions and conversations.”
“She struggles to make friends and join in with her peers.”
“We're concerned about their understanding and use of language.”
“Should my child be talking more by now?”
“Why is my child finding it hard to follow instructions?”
“What support will help my child communicate more effectively?”
You don't need a referral or a diagnosis. A conversation will help, to discuss what your child might need.
How I help
Through comprehensive assessment, personalised therapy and practical advice, supporting communication across home, school and everyday life.
Speech sound therapy helps children learn how to produce speech sounds more accurately and consistently, making their speech easier for others to understand. Therapy focuses on identifying which sounds are difficult, understanding why the difficulties are occurring, and using targeted activities and practice to develop clearer speech. Parents and carers are supported with practical strategies to help children practise and build confidence in everyday situations.
Early support can make a significant difference to a child's communication development. Following assessment, I work closely with parents and carers to identify strategies that can be embedded into everyday routines and play. Therapy focuses on developing the foundations for communication, including attention and listening, understanding language, vocabulary, interaction skills and early expressive language, helping children build the skills they need to communicate, learn and engage with others.
Following assessment, therapy is tailored to your child's individual communication profile. Intervention focuses on developing the language skills that are most important for your child, such as understanding spoken language, building vocabulary, developing sentences, improving conversation skills and expressing ideas more effectively. Parents, carers and educational settings are supported with practical strategies to help language skills develop across everyday activities.
Therapy focuses on understanding your child's individual experience of stammering and supporting confident, effective communication. This may include helping families create a supportive communication environment, reducing the pressures that can affect fluency, and developing strategies to support participation in everyday conversations. For older children and young people, therapy may also help build confidence, manage the impact of stammering and develop skills for communicating in a range of situations.
How it works
An initial conversation to discuss your concerns and explore how speech and language therapy may help.
A tailored assessment of your child's communication strengths and areas of need, followed by a written summary and recommendations.
Working together to agree priorities, goals and the most appropriate next steps for your child.
Individualised therapy and ongoing review to support progress and adapt goals as your child's needs develop.
About Jo
I'm an experienced Speech and Language Therapist, trained in the UK and have worked with children and families across the UK and Australia.
Throughout my career, I have supported children with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs, including speech sound difficulties, language delay and disorder, verbal dyspraxia, hearing impairment, cleft palate-related speech difficulties, and more complex communication needs. My experience spans early years services, specialist early intervention centres, mainstream schools and specialist SEND settings.
I have worked closely with families, schools, Local Authorities and multidisciplinary teams to assess, identify and support children's communication needs, helping to ensure that children receive the right support in the environments where they learn, play and grow.
What matters most to me is getting to know your child as an individual. Every child has their own strengths, interests and way of communicating, and I believe the best outcomes come from building on these strengths. I take a collaborative, practical and holistic approach, working alongside families and education staff to make communication support a meaningful part of everyday life.
My aim is to help children develop the communication skills they need to learn, build relationships, participate confidently and reach their full potential.
Where therapy takes place
Therapy can take place in a range of settings, including your home, nursery, school or online. I aim to provide support in the environment that works best for your child and family, helping to ensure that communication skills develop in the contexts where they are used every day.
Home visits across Bedfordshire, ensuring your child feels comfortable being in their own environment.
Working alongside teachers and TAs, with the setting's agreement.
Video sessions for families further afield or when getting out of the house is hard.
Registered and accredited
Fees & FAQs
Fees vary depending on the type and length of assessment, therapy session and whether a written report is required. A full schedule of fees is available on request and will always be discussed before any appointments are booked.
There are no hidden costs, and any travel charges for locations outside my usual service area will be agreed in advance.
No. You can contact me directly if you have concerns about your child's speech, language or communication development.
Many families self-refer, while others get in touch following discussions with their nursery, school, GP or another professional.
Every child is different. Some children benefit from a short period of assessment, advice and support, while others may require a longer programme of therapy.
Recommendations are based on your child's individual needs and progress is reviewed regularly. Therapy is always purposeful and focused on achieving agreed goals rather than continuing indefinitely.
Yes. Many families choose to access independent therapy alongside NHS services.
With your consent, I am happy to liaise with NHS colleagues, schools and other professionals involved in your child's care to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach.
I provide speech and language therapy across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, including Bedford, Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Ampthill, Flitwick, Harpenden, St Albans, Hitchin, Letchworth, Stevenage, Aylesbury, Tring and surrounding towns and villages.
Online appointments are also available for families further afield.
The first appointment is an opportunity for me to get to know your child and understand your concerns in detail.
I will gather information about your child's development, communication skills and any relevant educational or medical history. Depending on your child's age and needs, the session may include observation, play-based activities, informal assessment and discussion with parents or carers.
Following the assessment, you will receive feedback, recommendations and advice on the most appropriate next steps.
Get in touch
Serving Bedford, Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable, Ampthill, Flitwick, Harpenden, St Albans, Hitchin, Letchworth, Stevenage, Aylesbury, Tring and surrounding towns and villages. Online appointments available for families further afield.