About London Speech Therapy

Helping Every Voice To Be Heard

We provide independent Speech and Language Therapy and Multidisciplinary services to children, adults and schools across Greater London, Kent, Essex and Suffolk. Led by Emily Kirchin and Máiréad Skinner, Managing Directors. Emily and Máiréad are supported by a fantastic specialist team, who have extensive experience in both the NHS and in independent practice.

Our Approach

Meeting you where you're at

We provide in person and online assessments, intervention and training. We also specialise in working internationally and in supporting families and clients visiting the UK, working together with a wider multidisciplinary team of Specialist Occupational Therapists, Educational and Clinical Psychologists.

Comprehensive Practice

ADOS, Attention Autism, Makaton, SCERTS, PROMPT, Nuffield, Hanen, Elklan, PCI, Lidcombe, SFBT, VERVE, SOS Feeding, Intensive Interaction, Colourful Semantics, Shape Coding, Word Aware, LEGO Therapy, Social Thinking, Sensory Integration, GLP, trauma informed practice.

Continuous Improvement

Our therapists receive annual appraisals, regular clinical supervision and access to CPD to ensure they are highly skilled and up to date with relevant research.

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

All of our therapists are members of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Meet Some of the Team Behind London Speech Therapy

Every person communicates differently. We’re here to help you thrive.

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Deborah Conte

Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Ashleigh Krawitz

Speech and Language Therapist
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Melody Dalligan

Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Sarah Powell

Speech and Language Therapist

Looking for someone specific? Visit our full team page to learn more.

Meeting you where you're at, guiding you where you want to go.

Mairead Skinner ASD, SEMH and fluency

Consultant Speech and Language Therapist Get in Touch
Speech and Language Therapy That Makes a Difference

Supporting Children, Adults and Schools Across London, Kent, Essex and Beyond

Trusted Therapy Since 2009

  • Supporting families, schools and professionals across Greater London and beyond.
  • Delivering gold standard, evidence-based therapy tailored to each client.
  • Specialists in Autism, Speech Sound Disorders, Stammering and more.
  • Fully qualified and HCPC-registered therapists with extensive experience.
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Saturday to Sunday: 9:00AM to 4:00pm

Online and evening appointments available

We use evidence-based methods, but therapy is never one-size-fits-all. It’s about finding what works for this child, in this moment.”

Emily Kirchin

Consultant Speech and Language Therapist
40 +

School Partnerships

Supporting students across Greater London, Kent, Essex and West Sussex

20 +

Specialist Clinicians

Including SLTs, Psychologists and Occupational Therapists

1000 +

Thousands of Clients Supported

In-person, online, and internationally since 2009

Testimonials

We’re proud to support families, schools and professionals through autism assessments, therapy and multidisciplinary care — here’s what they’ve shared.

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Wrotham School

Laura supports our students, staff and families brilliantly. She’s quick, thorough, and always happy to share strategies that help our pupils succeed.

Kent
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St Richard’s

Polly has been a godsend to our school. Her reports are outstanding, her knowledge is vast, and the children make real progress with her support.

London
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Parent

Roxy is fantastic with children – kind, skilled and incredibly effective. Our child’s speech and confidence have improved so much. She’s a true gem.

London