Meet our Qualified and Friendly Speech and Language Therapists

Location

Leeds

HCPC No.

SL04464

Roles

Treating, Expert, Videofluoroscopy, Expert Witness

Experience

45 years expertise working with adult clients with acquired neurological disorders. Judith founded the company in 2005 after realising that her passion lies in adult Acquired Brain Injury which later evolved into children and adolescents and has led the SLT team ever since. She has also been involved with the local Headway Group for over 20 years and was Chairperson for over 7 years.

Expertise

Dysphagia, Facial Oral Tract Therapy (FOTT), Prolonged Disorders Of Consciousness (PDOC), Videofluoroscopy (at the Spire Hospital in Leeds). Medico Legal Advisor and Dysphagia Advisor to The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Advisor to the BBC.

Location

Leeds

HCPC No.

SL32579

Roles

Treating, Expert, Videofluoroscopy, Expert Witness

Experience

Lauren obtained her SLT degree from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2014. Since then, she has gained extensive experience with children, adolescents, and adults who have sustained an Acquired Brain Injury and who have a personal injury or medical negligence claim. She is able to provide communication and swallowing intervention and has a particular interest in Dysphagia rehabilitation. Lauren has knowledge of a range of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems and has experience using a number of access methods, including the use of eye-gaze.

Expertise

Dysphagia, Videofluoroscopy (at the Spire Hospital in Leeds), Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Registered VitalStim (NMES) practitioner, Supporting author for the RCSLT Dysphagia Guidance Project (2024).

Location

Manchester

HCPC No.

SL37775

Roles

Treating, Expert Witness

Experience

Honor obtained her SLT degree from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2020. She currently provides Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children, adolescents, and adults with Acquired Brain Injury within specialist rehabilitation units and to those involved in personal injury claims. In this role, she undertakes ongoing assessment of communication and swallowing, identifying needs, and setting person-centred goals to promote independence. She treats clients with a range of communication difficulties including expressive and receptive language difficulties, motor speech problems, and cognitive communication disorder. This has led her to develop a particular interest in Mental Capacity.

Expertise

Dysphagia, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Talking Mats, Nuffield dyspraxia program trained.

Location

Halifax

HCPC No.

SL038869

Roles

Treating

Experience

Isabel obtained her SLT degree from Birmingham City University in 2021. She provides treatment to individuals with Acquired Brain Injury who are living in specialist brain injury rehabilitation homes, or to those involved in personal injury claims. She has particular experience in AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), providing a range of strategies and tools to help people who struggle with speech and has a post-graduate qualification in Dysphagia.

Expertise

Dysphagia, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Location

Leeds

HCPC No.

SL039705

Roles

Treating

Experience

Molly obtained her SLT degree from Leeds Beckett University in 2022. She provides Speech and Language Therapy treatment to individuals with Acquired Brain Injury who are living in specialist brain injury rehabilitation homes, or to those involved in personal injury claims. This involves administering relevant communication assessments, identifying specific areas of difficulty, and establishing goals to suit the needs of the individual client. She works alongside support staff, appropriate professionals, and families to deliver therapy sessions and programs which enable the client to reach their goals. She is involved in providing communication and dysphagia training to support staff and families.

Expertise

Dysphagia.

Location

Manchester

HCPC No.

SL041302

Roles

Treating

Experience

Lauren obtained her SLT degree from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2023. She provides Speech and Language Therapy treatment to individuals with Acquired Brain Injury who are living in specialist brain injury rehabilitation homes. This involves administering relevant communication assessments, identifying specific areas of difficulty, and establishing goals to suit the needs of the individual client. She works alongside support staff, appropriate professionals, and families to deliver therapy sessions and programs which enable the client to reach their goals.

Expertise

Dyspraxia, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Location

Manchester

HCPC No.

SL042580

Roles

Treating

Experience

Connor obtained his SLT degree from Newcastle University in 2024. He provides Speech and Language Therapy treatment to individuals with Acquired Brain Injury who are living in specialist brain injury rehabilitation homes. This involves administering relevant communication assessments, identifying specific areas of difficulty, and establishing goals to suit the needs of the individual client, and to families to deliver therapy sessions and programs which enable the clients to reach their goals.