Independent Speech & Language Therapy Services for Adults

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My  goal is to help individuals improve their communication and swallowing abilities. I  offer a variety of services tailored to each individual's needs and work closely with families to achieve the best outcomes.

HCPC-registered speech and language therapist with over two decades of specialist experience in neurological rehabilitation, complex communication and swallowing needs, and medico-legal reporting. Proven leadership in regional NHS services, extensive experience across acute, community, prison, and military settings. Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care aligned with NHS values and public service standards.

• Founded and led a successful independent speech and language therapy practice serving the West Midlands.
• Delivered clinical leadership as Clinical Lead for regional rehabilitation services at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust (BCHC).
• Contributed to national practice through advisory roles with NICE and the Wellcome Trust.
• Produced over 100 medico-legal reports, maintaining a high standard of clarity, balance and objectivity (75% claimant, 15% defence, 10% joint).
• Expert witness for the National Crime Agency, supporting justice through professional assessments.
• Innovated therapy techniques for complex dysphagia and communication disorders.

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Specialist Speech and Language Therapy (West Midlands)— 2006 – 2025

• Provide specialist assessment and therapy to adults and young people with neurological conditions.
• Prepare medico-legal reports for personal injury, capacity, and fitness to practise cases.
• Deliver second opinions and consultation for complex cases.
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Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust — Aug 2009 – June 2011

• Provided clinical leadership across regional rehabilitation services.
• Introduced new services addressing gaps in provision for both paediatric and adult populations.
• Led multidisciplinary collaboration and service redesign.

BCHC / NHS — 2004 – 2009

• Managed complex caseloads including clients with tracheostomies, low-awareness states, and locked-in syndrome.
• Provided in-depth dysphagia and communication assessment, therapy, and family support.
• Delivered clinical teaching and supervision across NHS and university programmes.

University Hospital of North Staffordshire — 2002 – 2004

• Developed skills in post-acute neurological rehabilitation.
• Completed post-basic dysphagia competencies.

• Acute and community inpatient care
• Rehabilitation units
• Nursing homes
• People's own homes
• Military and prison healthcare environments
• Criminal justice system 
• Mental Capacity Assesments
• Fitness to practise reports
• Clinical leadership and service development
• Multi-agency working and safeguarding

At Speech and Language Therapy, we offer tailored assessments to identify specific speech and language challenges. Our comprehensive evaluations help us understand each individual's unique needs. This process ensures that we provide the most effective treatment strategies to support communication and swallowing difficulties. Your journey towards improvement starts with a thorough assessment.

I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, working closely with families and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for our clients. I am highly skilled and  regularly act as an expert witness but, above all, I am passionate about helping individuals achieve their communication  and swallowing goals.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to help and look forward to hearing from you.

We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to provide our clients with additional information about our services. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.