There are various overlaps between Speech and Language Therapy and Communication Coaching.

👉 All sessions are completely focused on you. Both services start with a conversation to identify the goals that are most important to achieve, considering the wider influence on your day-to-day life. Personalised action plans will be agreed based on your goals.

👉 Both services draw on evidence from scientific and psychological fields, including learnings from neuroplasticity, motor learning and habit formation to result in maximum impact.  

👉 We address any psychological as well as physical symptoms in both Speech and Language Therapy and Communication Coaching.

So what’s the difference?

Speech and Language Therapy

The main focus of sessions tends to be to improve your communication skills in order to have more effective and enjoyable conversations with others. Your communication may be impaired due to a diagnosed condition.

Communication Coaching

The main focus of sessions tends to be to improve your confidence and create a positive mindset about your communication.

I think I need both – how do I know which is more suitable for me?

A bespoke package involving a combination of Speech and Language Therapy and Communication Coaching may be best suited for you. You may have symptoms you want to improve alongside working on improving your confidence and mindset around your communication.

For further information about each service - have a browse on our website, download our Services and Pricing Guide or get in touch.

Appointments can take place via online video consultation, in our Maidstone clinic or at your home.

Areas covered for home visits include (but are not limited to): Maidstone, Medway, Swale, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Malling, and surrounding areas (travel charges apply).

We can usually offer an initial appointment within a couple of weeks. Online appointments are generally available most quickly.

We offer online appointments and home visits on all weekdays. Clinic appointments are currently available on Wednesdays.

Our Associate Speech and Language Therapists can offer some early evening and weekend appointments.

Prices are dependent on which service you require, the intensity of input you need and the location.

You download our Services and Pricing Guide for further information, including costs.

This is very dependent on various factors, for example: your condition, the severity of your symptoms, your motivation and ability to practice between sessions, your level of support.

For some, one session of advice is sufficient, whereas we have been seeing other clients for over a year.

We will agree a plan that suits your budget and needs.

We can provide intervention whilst you wait to see an NHS Speech and Language Therapist. We request that when you receive an appointment with your NHS therapist that you let us know so that we can liaise with the NHS therapist to provide an appropriate handover.

We understand that NHS services are often under pressure and unable to provide the intensity of therapy that you require. If you want to see us alongside your NHS Speech and Language Therapist, we are happy to offer additional input to supplement the care you are receiving. However we request that you inform us and your NHS therapist so that we can liaise and agree on the best approach to help you manage your condition.

Yes, we work as a treating Speech and Language Therapist for medicolegal-funded cases. Case Managers are welcome to contact us for further information.

We have some available slots for clients registered with Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, WPA, Aviva and Cigna.

When requesting an appointment, please let us know if you are hoping to use private healthcare cover. We will need your authorisation number prior to offering a session.

Please note, this applies to adult clients only. We do not offer any services for children.

Sorry, we do not offer Speech and Language Therapy for children.

We are very aware of the current difficulties accessing SLT for children and we really empathise.

Take a look here for private paediatric SLTs who may be able to help, or seek an NHS referral via your GP.