With 14 years of experience spanning the NHS, local authorities, and private specialist schools, Natalie is a dedicated advocate for children and young people with complex needs. Her practice is rooted in the belief that every child deserves meaningful opportunities to communicate, delivered through a respectful, child-led, and neurodiversity-informed approach.

Specialist Clinical Support
Natalie provides expert intervention for neurodivergent children and those with multifaceted communication profiles:

• Complex Needs & Learning Disabilities: Supporting children who require specialized, adaptive approaches to learning.
• AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication): Expert implementation of tools and technology to give every child a voice.
• Sensory & Emotional Regulation: Integrating sensory needs and social-emotional wellbeing into communication goals.
• Neurodivergent Profiles: Specialist support for Autism and ADHD, focusing on strengths-based outcomes rather than compliance.

Consultancy, Training & Supervision

Beyond 1:1 therapy, Natalie provides high-level support to the wider professional community, helping to elevate the standard of SEND care:

• Educational Training: Empowering schools and SEN staff with practical, neuro-affirming strategies for the classroom.
• Professional Mentoring & Supervision: Providing clinical guidance and supervision for therapists and service providers.
• Service Consultancy: Helping organizations develop more inclusive, effective communication frameworks.

The Approach: Child-Led & Meaningful
Natalie’s therapy sessions are designed to follow the child’s lead, ensuring that learning happens in a natural, supportive environment. By focusing on play skills and sensory integration, she creates a space where children feel safe to explore their communication potential.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

• 14 Years Clinical Experience: Across NHS, local authority, and specialist school settings.
• Specialism: Complex Needs, Neurodiversity, and AAC.
• Fully Registered: Member of the HCPC and RCSLT.

"My goal is to shift the focus from 'fixing' communication to 'facilitating' it—creating environments where neurodivergent voices are heard, valued, and celebrated."