Communicate Speech Language Therapy

06/06/2023

I won't be posting on this page any longer. I still provide speech therapy, as well as health coaching. Here's my other page. Thank you :)

I help people improve their communication and brain health.

29/09/2021

It's Speech Language Therapy Awareness Week. Here's what I do each day as an SLT:

-I help people who have had a brain injury to be able to return to school, work and play. I do therapy to help them to talk, think, understand, learn, remember. I work with their families, school, workplace to support them with whatever it is they do. I have clients who are only a few months old, preschoolers, school age, as well as adults. I work very closely in a team with other therapists.

-I help people in hospital who have had a stroke, dementia, brain injury or other neurological problem so that they can communciate their immedicate needs and wants, and so they can eat and drink safely. I work closely with the medical and allied health team as well as family and caregivers.

-I also help children and adults who have speech and langauge difficulties and would like to be able to communicate better with people in their lives. They may have a stutter, talk too fast, have a voice problem, can't say certain sounds, have difficulties learning to read, or they may wish to improve their accent so kiwis understand them.

I love what I do. I meet the MOST wonderful people who welcome me into their lives, place trust in me and are just so incredibly inspiring.

Thank you to all my past, current and future clients. I learn SOOO much from you and feel grateful for how you always keep me learning.

29/09/2021

29/07/2021

This is a must watch. An incredible 7yr old with a brilliant message.
Connect - Play - Talk, and beware of those devices!!

"What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children's healthy brain development, Wright highlights the benefits of pla...

22/08/2020

Language is on the list! We know the importance of providing optimal opportunities for listening and using language, which helps in developing your young peoples brains. Read Sarah's blog to find out what else is needed for growing brains to thrive.

Some kids are particularly sensitive to both highly stressful and highly nurturing environments. Like orchids, such children bloom if lovingly cultivated, but wilt and wither if neglected.

11/06/2020

Off to work! From quiet in lockdown to a fair bit of travel. Fortunate to be welcomed at some wonderful schools and meeting so many passionate dedicated teachers and gorgeous courageous children.

09/06/2020

Great 10 minute TED talk. Ten tips for having a great conversation. Take a listen. Celeste summarizes, “Keep your mouth shut, your mind open and be prepared to be amazed”.

When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations -- and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients of a great conversation: Honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy...

23/05/2020

Seeing clients again from this coming week, be in touch if you need help with any communication challenges.

07/05/2020

So many wonderful reasons for reading real books 📖 for all ages.

15/04/2020

I truly hope everyone is doing ok right now. I am continuing to see some current clients for therapy online during this period of lockdown. However I have a growing list of clients to see after restrictions lift. I feel that initial assessments are best in person, so don't hesitate to be in touch if you wish to discuss an initial assessment session in the future.

07/04/2020

Online therapy is going great this week. I love to choose a different virtual background for each client. Today I was sitting on the top of a snowy mountain overlooking a large glacier.

24/03/2020

Hi, hope you are all keeping safe out there. I will miss visiting clients right now however I am still doing some therapy online via zoom. It's easy to set up with clients so please be in touch to see if online therapy could work for you. Take lots of care of yourself and your family :)