Speech and Language Therapy

At Insights Psychology, our Speech and Language Therapy services support communication, helping individuals express themselves with confidence and authenticity. Grounded in a neuroaffirmative, strengths-based approach, we celebrate diverse communication styles and preferences. Our therapists work collaboratively to build connection, understanding, and meaningful communication at home, school, and in the community.

Empowering Communication

At Insights Psychology, we understand that communication is at the heart of learning, connection, and self-expression. Our Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services support children and young people to develop the confidence, skills, and self-awareness they need to communicate effectively, in ways that feel natural and affirming to them. Our therapists take a neuroaffirming, strengths-based approach, celebrating each person’s communication style and helping them build the tools to express themselves with confidence in their home, school, and community environments.

Our Approach

Speech and Language Therapy at Insights focuses on empowering communication, not just correcting difficulties. We aim to help children understand and value their own communication preferences while strengthening their skills in key areas such as:

Speech clarity and sound production
Understanding and using language
Social communication and interaction
Fluency and voice
Expressive and receptive language development
Emotional regulation and self-advocacy in communication

The Therapy Process

Parent Consultation & Information Gathering

Assessment with the Young Person

Collating Outcome & Report

Feedback to Family & School

Parent Consultation:

Every therapy journey begins with a parent consultation — a collaborative meeting to understand your child’s developmental history, strengths, interests, and communication goals.

This session helps the Therapist identify the most suitable therapy pathway or recommend additional assessments if needed.

Bespoke Therapy Pathway

Following consultation, the Therapist designs a personalized 10-session therapy pathway tailored to your child’s needs.

This may include:

Diagnostic speech and language assessments to identify communication profiles
Individual therapy sessions (30–60 minutes) focused on practical, engaging activities
Parent or caregiver training sessions to support carryover of strategies at home
Teacher consultations or classroom observations, where appropriate, to ensure school-based support is aligned

Therapy sessions are interactive and play-based, using the child’s interests and learning style to encourage engagement and motivation. For neurodivergent children, therapy focuses on building communication confidence and connection, not conformity.

Review and Next Steps

After each therapy block, progress is reviewed collaboratively with families.
Next steps may include:

Continuing with a new therapy block
Taking a break to consolidate skills
Joining group sessions to generalize communication skills
Referral to other services (e.g., Occupational Therapy or Psychology)
Discharge once therapy goals have been met

Parents receive regular updates, goal summaries, and an Individual Therapy Plan (ITP) that outlines therapy targets and home strategies.

Review and Next Steps

After each therapy block, progress is reviewed collaboratively with families.
Next steps may include:

Continuing with a new therapy block
Taking a break to consolidate skills
Joining group sessions to generalize communication skills
Referral to other services (e.g., Occupational Therapy or Psychology)
Discharge once therapy goals have been met

Parents receive regular updates, goal summaries, and an Individual Therapy Plan (ITP) that outlines therapy targets and home strategies.

Why Parent and School Involvement Matters

Communication doesn’t develop in isolation — it’s nurtured through relationships and daily interactions. That’s why our therapists actively involve parents, caregivers, and teachers throughout the therapy process.

By sharing strategies and insights, we help the adults in a child’s life create communication-rich environments that support learning, regulation, and confidence both inside and outside of therapy sessions.

Additional Services

Our Speech and Language Therapy team also contributes to multidisciplinary and community-based services, including:

Developmental assessments for children under six
Neurodevelopmental assessments as part of multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations (Autism, ADHD, language disorders, and learning differences)
Group therapy for social communication and friendship skills — especially for children who are autistic or neurodivergent, fostering connection and self-advocacy in a fun, affirming environment

Typical Reasons for Referral

Families often seek support when a child is:

Difficult to understand or has unclear speech
Struggling to follow instructions or express themselves
Finding it hard to make or maintain friendships
Stuttering or showing differences in fluency
Showing frustration or withdrawal when communicating
Navigating differences in social understanding or interaction
Presenting with suspected or diagnosed neurodevelopmental differences

Our Commitment

At Insights Psychology, we believe that every child deserves to be heard, understood, and supported in communicating authentically. Our Speech and Language Therapy team works collaboratively with families to ensure that therapy is affirming, effective, and meaningful — helping each child build the confidence and skills to connect with the world in their own way.