A small team of specialists who genuinely care — and have the qualifications to back it up. Every clinician who works at Speech Stuff is registered with their relevant professional body.
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Julie is an autistic Speech and Language Therapist, bringing both personal and professional insight into sensory needs, communication differences, and the lived experience of neurodivergence. She is deeply committed to providing compassionate, neurodiversity‑affirming support for children and families.
She qualified in 2011 after training at Newcastle University and has experience across the North East and Yorkshire in NHS and education settings. Her areas of interest include early language development, autism, Gestalt Language Development, speech sound difficulties, and selective mutism.
Julie holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Speech Sound Difficulties and a Postgraduate Diploma in Sensory Integration, and is an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner. She leads the service with a strong focus on care, connection, and understanding, supporting families through assessment and therapy, including multidisciplinary autism assessments.
Rebecca joined the team in 2025 and brings over six years of experience working in the NHS with children from birth through to secondary school age. She also has a background in education, having previously worked as a Primary School Teacher in Nursery and Reception.
Rebecca has a special interest in early language development and in supporting children with speech sound difficulties and stammering. She is passionate about helping children become confident communicators through fun, play‑based, child‑led sessions.
Alongside her clinical experience, Rebecca holds a Sensory Inclusion Facilitator certificate, supporting her to recognise sensory needs and adapt sessions so children feel regulated and ready to engage. Her calm, friendly approach helps children feel safe, relaxed, and ready to play and communicate.
Louise joined the team in 2026 and brings over 30 years of experience as a Speech and Language Therapist, working across mainstream and specialist settings with children and young people aged 0–19. She has extensive experience supporting autistic children and young people, as well as those with complex communication needs.
Louise has a strong background in multidisciplinary working and her areas of expertise include autism, positive behaviour support, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
She is passionate about improving quality of life through meaningful, functional communication and takes a thoughtful, outcomes‑focused approach to assessment and support. Louise is currently completing her Sensory Inclusion Facilitator training, further strengthening her sensory‑informed practice.
Beth is often one of the first welcoming faces families meet at The Hive. Alongside supporting reception, she also delivers assistant‑led therapy sessions and works closely with the team to create calm, child‑friendly environments. As an autistic team member, she brings a valuable perspective and understanding of sensory and communication differences.
She brings her Sensory Inclusion Facilitator training into her work, helping to recognise and respond to children’s sensory needs so they feel comfortable, regulated, and ready to engage. Beth’s warm, supportive approach helps children feel safe, relaxed, and ready to play and communicate.
Julie brings a wealth of clinical knowledge and a thoughtful, person‑centred approach to assessments, helping to build a clear and holistic understanding of each individual’s strengths and differences. Her experience and expertise play an important role in ensuring assessments are thorough, supportive, and meaningful for families.
She is ADOS and ADI‑R trained, with many years of experience carrying out autism assessments with children, young people, and adults.
Samantha is a Specialist Occupational Therapist and Sensory Integration Practitioner, with extensive experience working within multidisciplinary teams, supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism.
Samantha brings a thoughtful, holistic approach, drawing on her sensory integration expertise to help build a deeper understanding of each child’s strengths and needs. Her contribution to the assessment process supports meaningful, practical recommendations for families.
Maureen is the organisational heart of the team. She manages admin, bookings, and accounts with care and attention to detail. Families know her as the friendly, steady presence who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Tony is the Non‑Clinical Director, leading on learning resources and creative development. He brings a strong background in technology and application development, alongside a passion for creating engaging, accessible digital and mixed‑media resources.
With a love for all things creative—from drawing and painting to educational content—Tony plays a key role in shaping the resources used across the service. He has been part of the journey since Speech Stuff began, helping bring ideas to life and supporting the growth of the service.
CREDENTIALS & GOVERNANCE
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. The professional body for SLTs in the UK. All our therapists are registered members.
Health and Care Professions Council. The independent UK regulator for health professionals. Registration numbers available on request.
Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice. Ensuring high standards for private SLT providers.
Our assessment process follows NICE guidance for autism assessment, ensuring a recognised gold-standard approach.
All clinicians hold a current enhanced DBS certificate. Copies available on request.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Our occupational therapist is a registered member, supporting best practice in OT and sensory integration.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Yes. All Speech Stuff therapists are registered with the RCSLT and HCPC. We can provide registration numbers on request.
Yes. Everyone on the team holds a current DBS certificate, and all clinicians hold an enhanced DBS. Copies are available on request.
Yes. Our autism assessment process follows NICE guidance throughout, including the use of gold-standard assessment tools.
Yes — our free 20-minute call is a chance to chat with our team before you commit to anything.
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