My name is Beth and I am the co-founder of Thrive Communication Therapy and a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.

I graduated from Newcastle University in 2015 and have worked in both the NHS and independent sector across my career. This has involved me working across a wide range of clinical environments including; mainstream primary and secondary schools, Special Educational Needs (SEN) settings and with individuals aged between 2 and 25.

I have been fortunate to work in both specialist and consultative models of care which have provided me with the skills to develop functional impact in the child/young person’s environment. I love to work with settings as a whole and consider how to integrate communication development into the curriculum and school processes. I have a special interest in behaviour and school exclusion and the links with communication needs.

My therapeutic style is all about connection and fun. I really value the relationships I build with my clients and their support networks, and love to work on skills that are important for real life.

I have extensive experience working with children and young people with language and communication difficulties and differences including:

• Preschool Language Development

• Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)

• Autism (ASC)

• ADHD

• Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH)

• Speech Sound Disorders

• Learning Disability

• Selective Mutism

When I’m not working, you will find me out and about in all weathers with my border collie Stanley or snuggled up with a good book and a cup of tea!