Meet Clare Louise
Hi, I’m Clare,
A dedicated speech and language therapist with over 10 years experience. My journey began with my deep-rooted interest in child development, which led me to pursue an undergraduate degree in Psychology. Eager to make a meaningful impact, I decided to work in schools, immersing myself in the world of children and young people with diverse special needs. During these formative experiences, I discovered my true passion for language and communication.
To further my expertise, I pursued a postgraduate degree in speech and language therapy. Since then, I've had the privilege of providing speech and language therapy services to a range of children and teenagers in a variety of nurseries and primary and secondary schools throughout London and Surrey.
When I’m not working I can be found spending time with family and friends, walking my beloved dog Cooper or planning where to escape to for my next adventure!
My Philosophy
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Having worked in the NHS and education services for many years, I believe they have fantastic speech and language therapists that do brilliant work with children and young people. However, access to their services can be limited, wait lists can be long, and the therapist seeing the child is not always consistent.
That's why I founded Clare Louise Therapies. My goal is to offer timely, consistent speech therapy that's child-centered, holistic, and neurodiversity affirming. Every child deserves the support they need.
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Embracing Uniqueness
Every child is unique, and I honor their individuality by tailoring therapy to their specific needs. My approach isn't about 'fixing' children; it's about celebrating their unique differences. In therapy, I incorporate each child's interests and preferred learning style to support their language and communication development.
By recognizing and building upon their individual abilities, my aim is to equip children with the tools they need to communicate confidently, independently, and joyfully as they navigate the world.
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Functional Goals
My approach centres around supporting the development of meaningful, and functional language skills that enable children to communicate successfully in their everyday lives.
Working Together
Collaboration with parents, schools, and those who know the child best is fundamental to my approach. Through this collaborative effort, we collectively set and work towards goals to enable the child to make as much progress as possible.
Evidence-Based Approaches
I integrate evidence-based approaches into my therapy sessions, utilising techniques that have been demonstrated to be effective in fostering speech, language, and communication skills.
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