ABOUT ME

I am a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with nearly 20 years of NHS experience, specialising in the assessment and treatment of swallowing (dysphagia) and communication disorders in adults.

Qualifications & Memberships

• BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy, University of East Anglia (2007)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Basic Dysphagia, Manchester Metropolitan University (2010)
• HCPC Registered
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Member of the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP)
• Enhanced DBS certification

Advanced Training

• Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) – Level 3
• Videofluoroscopy (VFSS) – Level 3
• McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP)
• RCSLT-competent in tracheostomy and ventilator management
• Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation (PES) for dysphagia
• Trained clinical educator and supervisor
• Extensive critical care experience managing complex cases

Teaching & Professional Development

Teaching and knowledge-sharing are central to my practice. I regularly deliver training and supervision to students, newly qualified therapists, and wider multidisciplinary teams. I have presented at national forums, including the RCSLT Specialist Dysphagia Forum, and have published in the RCSLT Bulletin on topics such as oral care in dysphagia.



In addition to therapy, I also work as a Case Manager in East Anglia, supporting clients with complex needs through coordinated, multidisciplinary care.