Hi, I'm Louise. I am an independent speech and language therapist working across Maidstone and its surrounding villages

Introduction

I truly enjoy my work. Every day, one of the amazing children or young people I support brings a smile to my face. I'm grateful to collaborate with fantastic families and educators as we help each child or young person reach their potential and develop vital communication skills for life.

If you have any concerns about any of the areas listed below regarding your child’s speech, language, or communication skills, please contact me to discuss ways we can work together.

Speech sound delay or disorders
Motor speech disorders, such as Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Cleft palate
Developmental Language Disorder
Early childhood language development
Language disorders
Autism Spectrum Condition
Stammering

About Us

Therapist and Owner

Hi, I’m Louise.

I have been registered as a Speech and Language Therapist with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) since 2009, having originally qualified from City University, London, with a PG Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.

I have extensive experience of working within the NHS prior to starting my independent practice in 2019.

I enjoy working in close collaboration with parents/carers, Education and other Health Professionals to ensure the child’s holistic needs are met. I work with children aged 2-17, providing assessment and intervention for a range of speech, language and communication needs. I have specialist training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) as a therapy approach to support childhood apraxia of speech. I am a Natural Language Acquisition trained clinician to support children who are Gestalt Language Processors.

I am able to provide flexible assessment, and therapy plans to suit your child and/or family’s needs.

Therapy Assistant

Hi, I’m Michelle.

I am a mother of two and my experience with supporting my own child when he experienced anxiety and difficulties communicating due to his stammer, inspired my love for using alternative communication systems to help him express himself when he couldn’t use spoken words. Since then, I have developed my skills and experience in Makaton signing. I am trained from levels 1-4, and use it daily with children in school, so they all have a voice.

I have worked in a primary school as a 1:1 and a class teaching assistant (T.A.) for 4 years, across a range of year groups. I am passionate about language development and how we communicate. I enjoy working 1:1 and in small groups, working on our children’s well-being and developing ways to express themselves. I also like to work together closely with the family to build a relationship and provide holistic support for that child.

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Testimonials

Cannot recommend Louise highly enough. She is an amazing speech therapist and so dedicated to the children she helps. We are so lucky she was recommended to us and has made such a difference to help us help our little boy with his communication needs!

— Mum, Maidstone

My son was struggling to communicate verbally and could only really be understood by his own family, which affected both his social development as well as his experiences at preschool. Louise diagnosed my son with a phonological disorder and worked with him to overcome this. Louise is an excellent professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is also incredibly kind and patient and lots of fun! My son is doing really well at school and his understanding of literacy and phonics has benefited from Louise’s work with him.

— Mum, Maidstone

Dear Louise, thank you for helping C with her speech. We had no idea where to go or what to do and you have been amazing. I know she has worked so hard, but you have guided her, encouraged her and been so patient. You are a very talented lady and I’m so glad we were able to work with you. We wish you every success in the future. Thank you for helping us to understand C and for her to express herself.

— Mum, Maidstone

Our Services

This is charged at £150.00
- A full speech & language assessment using both formal and informal assessments. The therapist will administer, score and analyse these assessments for the client.
- This may include observations in a class or nursery setting.
- The client and the therapist will discuss the findings of the assessment.
The client and the therapist will discuss the recommendations which follow from the assessment.
- A full initial assessment report, detailing all assessments carried out, assessment results and recommendations, is charged at one hourly session rate of £75.
- With your written consent this will be forwarded to other relevant professionals involved in your child’s care.
- A programme of therapy targets for your child will be charged at £35.
- A more complex report, such as an Education, Health and Care Plan application, will be charged at an hourly rate of £75.
These are charged at £75 per hour.
- Sessions may be carried out in clients' home, school or nursery, or within the community. The number of therapy sessions required may vary according to clinical need and the presenting condition. I will always strive to make the maximum possible change in the minimum possible time.
- The 1-hour sessions include:
  - One to one therapy time with the therapist.
  - Consultation and discussion time with the therapist.
  - All planning and preparation time.
  - All materials used in the therapy session.
  - All materials which are planned and prepared for your home programme.
  - Note writing and ongoing review of therapy progress by the therapist.
If you wish for the therapist to visit your child’s school or nursery to discuss your child and relevant programmes, these visits are charged at £75 per hour, the travelling charges (see below) will be calculated on top of this fee.
If you wish for the therapist to attend any face-to-face meetings on your behalf then these are charged at £75 per hour and the travelling charges (see below) will be calculated on top of this fee.
These are charged at £45 per hour.
- This will consist of 30-40 minutes of direct intervention, time for feedback and discussion, and note-writing.
- The number of sessions will be agreed with the therapist following an initial assessment or a review.
- These sessions will take place at the client’s home.
The standard mileage charge is 45p per mile. Visits outside a 30-mile radius of TN27 will be charged at an additional £30 to cover time taken to travel. This will always be worked out in advance and discussed with you. Mileages are calculated using AA Route Planner.
I do not charge for standard telephone calls with you. However, if the call is likely to last longer than 15 minutes then it is likely that there are complex matters to discuss. For this I recommend a consultation meeting which is charged at £45. If you wish for the therapist to have detailed telephone conversations with either yourself or other professionals such as a teacher for example, then these are charged at £75 per hour.

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