I completed the BSC Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Essex in 2022. Whilst studying at University, I experienced working with autistic children, children with speech sound disorders, language disorders, stammering and with cleft lip and/or palate. Further to this, I had the privilege of working with children in multiple settings; schools, hospitals, clinics, community and over tele-therapy.

I have a passion for coming alongside young people and their families to help them reach their full potential, meeting goals that are important for them and supporting them to feel confident in their communication. My particular areas of interest are speech sound disorders and dysfluency.

In my spare time I enjoy playing sports, keeping healthy and singing.

I am currently in my second year of an MSc in Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Essex. I arrived at the program as a mature student, prior to which I had spent a decade running my own business in voiceover and media presenting. It was seeing firsthand the importance of effective communication skills that first lead me to the work of SLTs and I am more passionate than ever in helping children and young people find their voices, and use them effectively.

During my time at university I have worked with nursery and reception children in a school setting, and have worked in a community clinic with a variety of young people with both speech, language and communication needs. I have a particular interest in language development for children with Autism; in addition to helping those with voice disorders.

Outside of my masters I love cooking, going to the cinema, and walking my lovely whippet Blue!

I am currently in my final year of an MSc in Speech and Language Therapy at University of Essex and have experienced working in a range of settings such as in schools, in the home, children’s groups and clinics. I also hold a degree in Educational Development and Psychology from Nottingham Trent University.

I have previously worked in a secondary school and a nursery which is where my interest in speech and language therapy developed. Most recently I worked in children’s safeguarding for four years which was very rewarding and taught me a lot about the importance of safeguarding, team work and good communication.

In my spare time I enjoy playing tennis, swimming and hiking.

I am currently in my final year of an MSc in Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Essex. During my degree, I have experienced working in multiple primary schools and a special school for children with complex needs.