Meet the Team
We support each other and work as a team which gives schools access to a wide range of knowledge, skills and experience
We support each other and work as a team which gives schools access to a wide range of knowledge, skills and experience
Jo has worked with children with SLCN for 30 years. She worked as a senior manager in the NHS and undertakes management consultancy work for NHS Trusts. Jo has also worked as a Fitness to Practice Partner at the Health Care Professions Council, and is a Local Government Association Early Years Peer Reviewer Find out more about Jo on our news pages
Diana has presented research at speech and language therapy conferences both in the UK and in Europe, is co-author of the WellComm Big Book of Ideas (2010) and has worked as a Specialist Advisor for the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Kathryn specialises in working with children in a range of Early Years settings. She works closely with parents, carers and early years practitioners to share knowledge and provide training, thereby helping children to develop to their full potential.
Hayley enjoys keeping up-to-date with new techniques and strategies. She has a particular interest in Autism. Having broadened her skills and knowledge in Australia, Hayley is putting her new techniques to good use as part of the Soundswell team!
Bryony has a special interest in dysfluency (stammering). She also has an additional degree in Psychology and is a member of the research team which developed the WellComm Screening Toolkit (GL assessments).
Emily has considerable experience with children with SEN, including those with complex difficulties and has worked in a variety of locations, including Child Development Centres. She really loves her role and considers it a real privilege to help support children to communicate successfully with those around them. Find out more about Emily on our news pages
Kate is an experienced Speech & Language Therapist who has a special interest in working with children in the Early Years and particularly those with SEN. She enjoys working with parents and carers to help them support children to achieve their potential
Denise has lots of experience working with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties. She has particular expertise and interest in children with severe and profound difficulties and AAC ( Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Denise is Co-Author of the specialist TaSSeLs communication system of touch-speech cues to promote effective communication with people with profound and complex learning disabilities, some of whom may have a visual impairment. Learn more about what makes Denise tick on our news pages
Phoebe has over 20 years’ experience working as a speech & language therapist. She has extensive experience working with children in special schools and those on the Autism Spectrum. Phoebe has worked as a lecturer on SaLT training courses and has a particular interest in designing and delivering training packages.
Sophia has a special interest in working with children with complex, profound and multiple disabilities and has lots of experience creating a 'Total communication' environment within a range of settings, taking a holistic approach to achieve individual communication goals. Sophia also works as part of the team helping disabled people and people with mental health difficulties to find solutions to social injustice and health inequality Learn more about Sophie on our news page
Nikki has 29 years previous experience working with early years and primary aged children as a teacher in mainstream schools. She enjoys working with children, carers and teachers to enable children to communicate with confidence to achieve their full potential.
Nicki spent many years working in the NHS before going it alone as an independent therapist. she has a special interest in working with children who have ASC, but enjoys a mixed caseload working with all ages. Find out more about Nicki on our news pages
Karen has 15 years experience of working with children with complex learning difficulties including those on the Autistic Spectrum. She has a special interest in children and families who need AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) and is a Makaton Regional Tutor.
Juliet worked in the NHS for 10 years with clients with learning disabilities and young people in specialist inpatient units. She now enjoys supporting families and their children with SEN and Autism. She is also a Makaton Regional Tutor.
