Holistic Adult Support
Speech and Language Therapy for Adults
Hi, I'm Leah - I am an Adult Speech and Language Therapist based in Ruislip, Hillingdon.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your speech, your language, your voice or your swallowing and would like some support please reach out to find out more information on what I can offer.
My Services
I offer Speech and Language Therapy to adults over the age of 18 years old. I can provide 1:1 therapy in your own home for a range of speech, language, and swallowing difficulties. I am based in Ruislip but can travel within a reasonable distance if required. To see more about the specific services I can offer please read below or contact me to discuss further.
Communication Therapy
Personalised support for communication changes after a Stroke or Brain Injury.
This may be known to you as 'Aphasia'. It might affect your understanding of language or your ability to say the right words.
I can work with you to practice exercises to help improve your language.
We can also work on developing strategies to reduce the impact it is having on you and your family. And look into any resources that might support you on a daily basis like a communication book or an iPad.
Swallowing difficulites can affect many people for a variety of reasons. And it is something that can have big impact on your everyday life.
If you are having difficulty with your eating and drinking I can support you with advice to reduce the impact of this.
Some symptoms of a swallowing problem might include difficulty swallowing, coughing or choking when swallowing, weight loss or avoiding certian foods.
Swallowing Assessments
Speech Therapy
Some people may have difficulty with the way their speech sounds.
For example after a stroke your speech may sound slurred. People might find it hard to understand you.
We can work on exercises and techniques to help your speech sound clearer.
Voice Therapy
Some people have changes to the way their voice sounds. For example your voice might sound hoarse, rough or weak. This might be because of a variety of reasons such as muscle tension in the throat.
If you have noticed a change its important to speak to your GP.
Voice therapy can help to improve the way your voice sounds.
Its usually best to speak to an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor prior to starting speech therapy.
A bit about me:
Hi, I'm Leah. I've been working as a Speech and Language Therapist for over 7 years.
I trained at City University London as an undergraduate and received a BSc in Speech and Language Therapy.
Since then I have been working in a variety of areas mainly within the NHS. I have experience working in hospitals, rehabilitation units, peoples homes, nursing homes, and outpatient clinics.
I have worked with a variety of different people who have a range of conditions such as Stroke, Brain Injury, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, Long Covid & Frailty.
I love my job and pride myself in offering a tailored, person centred approach when delivering therapy.