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About Speak Freely​

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Mrs Helen Wolstenholme

BSc Hons MRCSLT MASLTIP

Independent Speech & Language Therapist

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Speak Freely was established by business owner and

SLT, Helen Wolstenholme in 2010 following a career in NHS Speech & Language Therapy Services in several Healthcare Trusts across the UK. 

I have a BSc Hons Degree in Speech & Language Therapy, qualifying in 1996 from University Wales Institute Cardiff.

 

I have a particular interest in the field of speech sound disorders, apraxia, dyslexia, ASD and language development.

 

Having been a working parent myself, I understand the demands upon families and seek to offer a flexible service to fit in around your family and work commitments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Therapy is provided at your home or your child's school/nursery, or my home clinic, based in Watford.

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I am registered with the following professional organisations:

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  • The Health & Care Professionals Council (HCPC) which is required by law
  • The Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP) which provides professional guidelines to all Independent SLTs and access to support and training information
  • The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) the professional body for SLTs in the UK.

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I have a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Police Check (or DBS) and am committed to maintaining my professional development by attending regular training courses, conferences (e.g. Autism Show) and keeping abreast of latest research.

 

I have also undertaken additional training which includes but is not limited to the following:

 

 

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  • Makaton signing
  • Selective Mutism
  • Derbyshire Language Scheme
  • Hanen parent training programme
  • Non directive play and communication
  • Auditory attention & listening disorders
  • Cognitive therapy/Counselling
  • Talk Tools - an oral motor programme
  • Speech Sound Disorders - Caroline Bowen Am PhD
  • Palin Parent Child Interaction Therapy (Michael Palin Centre for Stammering)
  • Lidcombe Trained (stammering intervention for children)
  • Curiosity Programme (ASD)
  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech DTTC - Dr Strand of Mayo Clinic

 

 

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