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Supporting Speech Language and Communication Needs
About me
I am Ruth, a Speech and Language Therapist.
I graduated in 2000 and worked within the NHS Speech and Language Therapy Services for 20 years. This is where I fell in love with working with children and young people with severe and complex additional learning needs. I love being part of making a difference in their communication difficulties.
I have mainly worked in SEN schools, but also have experience working in settings such as community clinics, nurseries and mainstream schools.
I have experience of working in a specialised regional NHS service with a multidisciplinary team providing specialist Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT) for children and young people with complex communication needs.
I am a registered AAC NLA (Natural Language Acquisition)/GLP (Gestalt Language Processor) trained clinician. I recently also became a Sensory Integration facilitator.
Testimonials
"Ruth has been a wonderful addition to our nursery over the past few months, focusing on enhancing children's speech and language development. Her positive and nurturing approach during sessions has made a notable impact. We've observed that her techniques not only benefit the child she initially worked with but also uplift all the children and staff in Willow Room. The resources she provided have been successfully integrated into our daily routines across the nursery, fostering a richer learning environment for everyone."
The Grove Daycare Nursery
"Thank you Ruth for all your work with xxx. You are making amazing work with her."
a parent
I work primarily with Neurodivergent children and young people in the Medway and Gravesham area. I have experience with a wide range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Complex Communication needs and Developmental Language Disorders.
I strongly believe in presuming competence and following a child led approach. I focus on empowering others around your child/young person to support their communication difficulties.
I provide assessment, advice and intervention for children from Preschool up to the age of 18. I will work with your child either at their home or in their educational setting being either a mainstream educational settings or a specialist educational setting.
My Services and fees
Assessment £175
Prior to the assessment, I will send a questionnaire to take a detailed case history including all background information. This will be followed up by a MS Teams or phone call The information provided will be analysed prior to the assessment.
During the assessment, I will use a range of assessments and observations to determine whether or not therapy will be beneficial or recommendations only. This face-to-face appointment usually takes between 45 to 60 minutes. Reports can be provided at an additional cost.
Therapy £80
Sessions are 45 minutes and can include face-to-face with your child, observations, coaching of parents/carers, teaching assistants/nursery nurses and teachers. Please note that the session fee also includes time spent on associated professional tasks such as session preparation, post‑session documentation, and liaison activities.
As part of your child’s package of care there might be other work involved such as attendance of meetings, resource making for home/school/nursery and writing therapy programmes. This work will be charged at a rate of £80/hour.
Fees are based on professional experience, time outside the session for planning, note writing and liaisons. Prices are subject to review. Fees are non-negotiable to ensure equity of services across families.
Online advice session £80
In some cases, you might be looking for advice on how to support your child's speech, language and communication skills. This can be offered online. These sessions are maximum 60 minutes.
Supervision £80/hour
I offer professional supervision sessions for Speech & Language Therapists at any stage of their career.
With over 25 years of experience across diverse clinical settings, I bring a calm, thoughtful, and neuro‑affirming approach to supervision.
Whether you’re newly qualified, transitioning roles, or an experienced clinician seeking fresh perspective, supervision can help you feel grounded, supported, and inspired in your work. Sessions are online and can be one-off or ongoing sessions.
Reports from £175
Reports can be provided after an assessment or following a block of therapy. Prices are calculated according to the duration of the report writing.
If you require a comprehensive report to support an application for an EHCP detailing your child's strengths and needs the price will be discussed beforehand.
Travel
Appointments will be offered in either your child’s nursery/ school or your home. I work in Medway and Kent. The first 10 miles in any direction that I travel from my home in Rochester are free. Thereafter, mileage will be charged at £2/mile for to and return journeys. This covers both my miles and time needed to travel.
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Contact me
Reach out to me to schedule an appointment or inquire about my services.
Email is the most reliable way to reach me, as I am frequently in sessions with clients or travelling between appointments and may be unable to take calls.
Working hours
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Wednesdays 9h30 - 16:00
Thursdays 9h30 - 14:30
Fridays 9h30 - 14h30
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