Aphasia 

Aphasia affects a person’s ability to use and understand language. It can impact speaking, listening, reading or writing — and often affects confidence, independence and relationships.

I combine structured therapy with real-life communication practice, and work closely with families and partners so that progress continues outside of sessions too.

Who This Service Helps

This service supports adults experiencing:

Aphasia after stroke

Language changes after acquired brain injury

Word-finding difficulties

Reduced confidence in conversation

Difficulty understanding language

Reading and writing changes

Frustration or withdrawal from communication

Partners, family members and carers are encouraged to be involved; communication is a 2 way street and your support is often central to the success of therapy.

What Aphasia Therapy Involves

Aphasia therapy is tailored to your needs:

1. Specialist Assessment

A detailed assessment to understand your strengths, needs and goals in:

Speech

Understanding

Reading

Writing

Conversation

Confidence in communication

We work at your pace and focus on what matters most to you.

2. Conversation Partner Training (CPT)

Communication is shared, and research shows that therapy is more effective when partners learn supportive strategies.

I offer structured, research-informed Conversation Partner Training, drawing on frameworks such as:

Better Conversations with Aphasia (UCL)

Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA™)

TBI Connect principles for communication breakdown and repair

CPT typically runs as a 6–10 week programme, helping both you and your partner to:

Understand how aphasia affects communication

Reduce breakdowns in conversation

Use repair strategies that make conversations smoother

Build confidence and independence

Strengthen relationships through more successful communication

3. Intensive Therapy (App-Supported)

For some people, intensive input can make a meaningful difference.

I offer structured blocks of therapy supported by evidence-based apps such as:

Tactus Therapy apps (Language Therapy 4-in-1, Apraxia, Writing, Conversation, Category Therapy)

Intensive therapy may include:

daily home practice

personalised app programmes

review and adaptation each week

monitoring of progress and challenges

4. MIT (Melodic Intonation Therapy)

For people with more severe, non-fluent aphasia, or for those whose speech is very effortful, a structured approach such as Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) can be helpful.

Using rhythm, melody and pacing, MIT can support:

initiating speech

building automatic phrases

improving fluency

strengthening functional communication

MIT can be used as part of a wider therapy plan and is adapted to your needs.

5. Functional, Everyday Communication Goals

Setting goals which impact real-life outcomes such as:

communicating with family

making phone calls

following conversations

giving opinions

navigating appointments

returning to socialising

returning to work

What You Can Expect

clearer, more successful communication

increased confidence in everyday situations

reduced frustration in conversations

improved independence

greater connection with loved ones

Fees & Booking

Please see my Fees page for a full breakdown.
Sessions must be paid for on booking to secure your appointment.

f you’re unsure what you need, you’re very welcome to book a free 15-minute call to discuss your needs