Speech and language therapy provides support for people with speech, language and communication needs. The profession also covers eating, drinking and swallowing (dysphagia), which we do not offer at Serennu Therapies — we will always tell you if this is what your child needs and help you find the right service.

Therapy can benefit children and young people with difficulties in speech, language, and communication. Speech and language therapy can also provide education, training, and support for families, friends, and other professionals involved in the client’s care.

You don't need a referral to access support from specialist therapists at Serennu Therapies. It is an open referral system for families and we accept referrals from professionals.

All therapists at Serennu Therapies are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the statutory regulator for speech and language therapists in the UK. HCPC registration is a legal requirement to practise under the protected title "speech and language therapist".

We are also certified members of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), our professional body, and members of the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP).

You can check any therapist on the HCPC online register. Our registration numbers are published on our Clinical Governance page.

We each access formal clinical supervision from experienced clinicians outside Serennu, alongside regular peer supervision and case discussion with other specialist practitioners, and we maintain the continuing professional development records required by the HCPC.

Sessions are tailored to individual needs. They can be delivered at your home, in nursery/school, online, or a mix of both!

Progress varies by individual, depending on the child's communication profile, age, frequency of therapy, and the consistency of strategies used at home / in school. Your therapist will discuss a plan and expected outcomes.

Yes, we offer virtual sessions for convenient access to support from home. We've had positive outcomes from offering a parent coaching model with many of our families.

Yes. The earlier a client is supported with their speech, language, or communication, the better. It is well-researched that early intervention is highly beneficial for individuals with speech, language, and communication difficulties.

Many families come to us because they want to begin sooner, or because they are looking for a particular specialism. We encourage joint working with all professionals involved in your child's care. We collaborate with other professionals because it is recommended by the RCSLT, and because children do better when everyone supporting them is working together.

We do not operate a formal waiting list. We aim to offer an initial appointment as soon as we can after your enquiry, at a time and place that suits you. If our availability is limited at the time you contact us, we will tell you honestly what we can offer.

Therapy can begin as early as infancy if there are concerns.

We are experienced in supporting children from birth to 19 years of age.

Autism

Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

Delayed echolalia/scripted language

Complex communication needs

Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

Speech sound disorders including childhood apraxia of speech
Profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD)

We have a range of assessment and therapy packages including pay-as-you-go therapy sessions.

You can see our full range on our Fees and Services page.