Private Speech and Language Therapy Sessions for Children, Toddlers, and Young People in Lambeth and London

Speech and language therapy is more than just a label — it reflects a profession shaped by experience, and committed to helping others find their voice. Whether you are based in London or beyond, this title carries both meaning and responsibility.

As a private Speech and Language Therapist working with children and families in Lambeth and across London, I offer therapy that is grounded in linguistics and tailored to each child’s individual needs. Whether you’re seeking support for a toddler with delayed speech or a school-aged child struggling with reading, writing, or social communication, I provide focused, evidence-based intervention.

The correct title of my profession, after some long debate over 30 years ago. What we call ourselves. What I am.

In clinical and educational settings throughout Lambeth and across London, the term Speech and Language Therapist is the most accurate. SLT is commonly used as a shorthand, while Speech Therapist still appears in everyday conversation. All refer to a role that continues to grow in depth and scope.

Speech and Language Therapy

The standardly accepted way of describing what speech and language therapists do — helping individuals communicate more effectively, whether through speech, language, reading, or writing.

Communicologist

Communicologist was one of the titles that was proposed and rejected. It now serves as a reminder of how much this field has evolved.

Speech Therapy

The older name for the profession before speech and language therapists started working with language — or more broadly, how words are put together to form meaning, both spoken and written.

A Profession Which Has Grown

Speech and language therapists now treat a much broader range of issues than they did once. Autism Spectrum Disorder is just one of these. Literacy challenges, speech unintelligibility, and social communication differences are others. These are areas I regularly support through private speech and language therapy sessions in my clinic for children from Lambeth and surrounding London boroughs.

My approach is linguistically informed and child-centred. I work to build confidence by focusing on what a child can already say, rather than drawing attention to what they cannot say. This helps ensure that sessions are engaging, supportive, and effective — particularly for children who may otherwise feel discouraged.

Big Questions

If you are worried about your child’s speech and / or language, you will doubtless have many big questions.

As a parent who once had those same concerns, I understand. Therapy is most effective when it focuses on what a child can say, not on what they can’t. That’s why I shape sessions to maximise success and confidence — especially for young children.

If you’re looking for private speech and language therapy in Lambeth or across London, and want an approach that is grounded in research yet deeply personal, I invite you to get in touch. From early language development to reading and writing support, tailored intervention can make a meaningful difference.