About Me

I qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist in 2000 from City University, London.  I specialise in AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), autism and Gestalt Language Processing. 

 

I am the author of 5 books: 'Who's Afraid of AAC?', 'Navigating AAC', 'Self Care for Allied Health Professionals', 'Gestalt Language Processing' and the upcoming 'Neurodiversity Affirming AAC', all published by Routledge. 

 

I provide supervision for other Speech and Language Therapists who are developing their skills in AAC and GLP.

 

I am child-led and play-based in my approach.  I work with closely with parents to build their confidence in their ability to support their child.  My work prioritises building sense of safety and connection, recognising all the ways a child is already communicating, and presuming potential.

 

Please note that I am full for therapy (October 2026) but may be able to offer one-off video consultations for parents around AAC or GLP in the school holidays. 

 

If you are a parent, you may also be interested in our podcast, AAC Access All Areas, available on apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.  This is designed to equip parents and therapists with the information they need to get started with AAC.​  My books are for parents and professionals who want to dive deeper into AAC or gestalt language.