A fully personalised therapy experience
At Emma B Speech Therapy, we're passionate about helping young people achieve their potential. Every child is unique, so we believe in delivering bespoke therapy based on individual interests and strengths. We also know that collaboration is key, so we prioritise working closely with parents/carers and schools.
Hello! 👋
Welcome to the home of Emma B Speech Therapy! My name is Emma Butterworth, and I’m an Independent Speech & Language Therapist working in St Neots (Cambridgeshire) and the surrounding areas.
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I am extremely passionate about supporting the communication skills of children and young people and believe everyone should have a confident voic
Welcome to the home of Emma B Speech Therapy! My name is Emma Butterworth, and I’m an Independent Speech & Language Therapist working in St Neots (Cambridgeshire) and the surrounding areas.
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I am extremely passionate about supporting the communication skills of children and young people and believe everyone should have a confident voice, whether they sign, speak, use symbols, or an electronic device.
About Me
I qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) in 2009. Since that time I have worked for three NHS Trusts, helping to support the communication skills of young people 2-18 years of age in a variety of mainstream and specialist settings. I set up Emma B Speech Therapy in 2022, so that I could better support children and families as
I qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) in 2009. Since that time I have worked for three NHS Trusts, helping to support the communication skills of young people 2-18 years of age in a variety of mainstream and specialist settings. I set up Emma B Speech Therapy in 2022, so that I could better support children and families as well as help my local community.
Communication is a vital skill that many of us take for granted. Everyone deserves to communicate freely, effectively and confidently, which is why I’m passionate about delivering fun, meaningful and effective support that makes a difference. My ethos is: connection first, always, so I believe in providing child-led and strengths-based care. I am also a neurodiversity-affirming practitioner, passionate about advocating for my neurodivergent clients.
Since qualifying as a SLT, I have achieved a Postgraduate Certificate in Autism and have gained experience working with secondary-aged pupils, some with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. I am a certified Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) clinician, and have a keen interest in supporting Gestalt Language Processors (GLPs) and working with young people who may have Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - better described as a 'Persistent Drive for Autonomy'.
Qualifications, Registrations & training
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Linguistics & Psychology
MMedSci Clinical Communication Studies
PGCert Autism (Children)
Registrations
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - this is the statutory regulator of all SLTs in the UK.
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The Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT) - this is the professional body for all SLTs in the U
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Linguistics & Psychology
MMedSci Clinical Communication Studies
PGCert Autism (Children)
Registrations
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - this is the statutory regulator of all SLTs in the UK.
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The Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT) - this is the professional body for all SLTs in the UK.
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The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - this is the UK's independent body set up to uphold information rights.
Training
- Gestalt Language Processing / The Natural Language Acquisition framework (GLP Conference, London, June 2023);
- The SCERTS model (an overarching approach to autism education);
- Colourful Semantics;
- Shape Coding;
- Makaton Levels 1 & 2;
- Palin PCI (Parent-Child Interaction) Training.
I also hold an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
What I can offer
- Assessment and report writing;
- Advice e.g. early communication advice;
- Regular therapy;
- Training & Parent Coaching.
I primarily work with:
- Autistic young people, including Gestalt Language Processors (GLPs);
- Young people who may need to try Alternative and Augmentative forms of Communication (AAC) including signing, symbols or an electronic dev
- Assessment and report writing;
- Advice e.g. early communication advice;
- Regular therapy;
- Training & Parent Coaching.
I primarily work with:
- Autistic young people, including Gestalt Language Processors (GLPs);
- Young people who may need to try Alternative and Augmentative forms of Communication (AAC) including signing, symbols or an electronic device;
- Young people with language difficulties, including those with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and delayed language skills;
- Young people with speech sound difficulties.
I currently offer speech and language support local to St Neots, but am willing to travel up to 20 minutes from my home (please note there is an additional charge for travel over 5 miles).
I will support your child anywhere and everywhere - school, preschool, home, sensory clinic, the park - whichever environment is felt to be the most appropriate and beneficial for your child.
This year, I have also joined forces with Achieve Occupational Therapy in order to bring joint OT and SALT support sessions to St Neots. You can find out more about Achieve and the benefits of Occupational Therapy here:
Occupational Therapy + Speech & Language Therapy = MAGIC!
why OT + SALT?
who can benefit?
why OT + SALT?
Joint OT and SALT sessions can provide a wide range of benefits, especially for children and young people with complex developmental, neurological or sensory-motor challenges. Some of the many benefits include:
- A holistic, integrated approach with a whole-child focus;
- Improved functional outcomes with a high level of reinforcement;
- Increased
Joint OT and SALT sessions can provide a wide range of benefits, especially for children and young people with complex developmental, neurological or sensory-motor challenges. Some of the many benefits include:
- A holistic, integrated approach with a whole-child focus;
- Improved functional outcomes with a high level of reinforcement;
- Increased engagement, connection and motivation;
- Sensory and motor support for communication;
- Consistent strategies across disciplines;
- Efficient use of time and resources.
Our Approach
who can benefit?
why OT + SALT?
We use evidence-based practices and personalised treatment plans to address each child's unique needs. Our approach includes a combination of therapy techniques to ensure the most effective outcomes.
who can benefit?
who can benefit?
who can benefit?
Populations who particularly benefit from joint OT and SALT:
- Autistic individuals;
- Individuals with Down Syndrome;
- Children with sensory processing difficulties;
- Developmental delays;
- Cerebral Palsy;
- Feeding or motor challenges.
the typical journey...
testimonials for Emma B Speech Therapy
from a Mum in St Neots
“We contacted Emma following a recommendation on Facebook and we are so glad we did! Since the initial phone call, Emma was nothing but warm, welcoming, friendly and understanding and we didn’t hesitate in signing up for SALT sessions with her.
Our son absolutely loves his sessions with Emma and eagerly watches out of the window for her t
“We contacted Emma following a recommendation on Facebook and we are so glad we did! Since the initial phone call, Emma was nothing but warm, welcoming, friendly and understanding and we didn’t hesitate in signing up for SALT sessions with her.
Our son absolutely loves his sessions with Emma and eagerly watches out of the window for her to arrive every week with her amazing array of toys! Nothing is too much trouble and she will go above and beyond to help and support you and your family. Thanks to Emma’s extensive knowledge, every session we learn more and build ways to support our son’s communication skills. The love Emma has for her works shines through in her continual positivity.
Thank you Emma for all of your support so far!”
from a y7 pupil in a local mainstream secondary school
"It's been a blast working with Emma from Year 6 to Year 7. I've had a lot of fun and she's really helped me to understand my lessons and what to do."
From a year 9 pupil in a local mainstream secondary school
From a year 9 pupil in a local mainstream secondary school
"Emma is a joyful ray of sunshine. She makes every lesson fun and has helped me loads throughout my school journey."
Important Message
Please note: I currently have a waiting list for regular therapy. However, if you are looking for a speech, language and communication assessment for your child, please get in touch, as I do try to leave space in my diary for assessments :)