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I am an Independent Speech and Language Therapist based in Etchingham, East Sussex, working with children and young people up to the age of 25 years. I hold a small caseload of clients who I see for regular therapy, within a 15 mile radius of my home - occasionally further if this is viable.

My clinical specialism is working throughout the UK to provide comprehensive Medico-Legal assessment/expert witness advice/reports, and attendance at hearings, for clients up to the age of 25 years.

I have been a qualified Speech and Language Therapist since 1996 and previously worked in the NHS for over 10 years.

In addition to the NHS, I have been working as an Independent Speech and Language Therapist for the past 24 years. I am currently only working independently and am available for work 5 days a week, either in the child/young person's home or at his/her nursery, school or college.

I am married and have two boys aged 18 and 15 years.

I have a wide range of clinical experience working with children and young people of all ages, their families and their network of professionals. My specific areas of clinical interest include:

  • Medico Legal work including SEND Tribunals
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Developmental Delay
  • Speech and/or Language Delay
  • Speech and/or Language Disorder
  • Emotional, Behavioural and Mental Health Needs
  • Stammering

I currently have a very busy diary, but am usually able to see children and young people in the local area for an initial assessment (not Medico-Legal) within 6-8 weeks. Medico-Legal assessments are typically available 4-6 months following a formal request, although I will try to accommodate a family's needs where possible. I aim to produce draft reports within 10 days after completion of an assessment. Availability for regular therapy would currently be dependent on where you live and the required frequency of input.

I am more than happy for parents, carers, legal advocates or caseworkers to contact me by phone or email if they would like to discuss a child's or young person's speech, language and communication development, the need for therapy, or carrying out a specialist independent assessment. I will always try to return calls and emails within 3 days.