Private speech and language therapy service
Helping children to reach their full communicative potential
Who am i?
Speech Therapist
My name is Michelle Gormley and I am a Senior Speech and Language Therapist. I studied at University of Ulster, Jordanstown and graduated with a Bsc Honours Degree in June 2009. I am registered with HPCP (Health and Care Professions Council, UK) and CORU (Ireland's multi-profession health regulator) who both promote high standards of professional conduct.
Over the past 14 years I have gained extensive experience in working with children of all ages who present with communication difficulties. I am highly passionate about my work and believe that early intervention is crucial. I aim to provide timely management of children with communication difficulties and support parents on their child's Speech and Language Therapy journey.
How can I help?
Are you concerned that your toddler is not yet talking? Or maybe not talking as much as you would like? Maybe your child is talking but their speech isn't entirely clear? Or maybe you have concerns about your child's understanding of instructions or ability to put sentences together?
I can help! I offer a variety of assessment and therapy options which can be tailored to meet the needs of your child and family circumstances.
Being a mum of two, I understand that having concerns about any aspect of your child's development can be a worrying time. So if you have any questions, need reassurance or just want to chat to a professional about your child's communication, then please do not hesitate to contact me.
If you're not sure which of my services are suitable for your child, I'm happy to discuss and together we can decide on the best next step for your child.
See the Difference
I believe all children deserve to reach their maximum communicative potential. In my 12 years of working, one question I am continually asked is "What can I do to help my child?" In my experience, parents want to be actively involved in developing their child's communication skills.
I aim to empower parents to play an active role in maximising their child's speech and language skills. Research strongly indicates that parents being involved at the early stage of language development is crucial. Furthermore, evidence suggests that children learn best in their natural environments and are more motivated to communicate with the most important people in their lives.
Services and Fees
Consultation and Assessment for 'Late Talkers'- £140-£180 (90 minutes)
Offered within 4 weeks of initial referral. Can be offered via zoom for £140 or as a home visit for £180.
Consultation includes:
> Detailed case history regarding your child's medical history, developmental milestones, play, social ability and communication
> Assessment of child's receptive (understanding of) language and expressive (use of) language through parental questionnaire
> Discussion of assessment findings
> Provision of practical strategies/tips to develop your child's communication in their home environment
> Onward referral to other health professionals (e.g. Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist) as required
> Full written report can also be provided on request - £50
> Review (60 minutes) can be arranged at parental request (typically 6-8 weeks post consultation) - £100
Detailed Assessment of Language - £280 (carried out over 2 sessions - 60 minutes each)
Home Visit
Assessment includes:
> Detailed case history regarding your child's medical history, developmental milestones, play, social ability and communication
> Observation of your child's interaction, play and communication
> Formal assessment of child's receptive (understanding of) language and expressive (use of) language with standardised assessment tools
> Discussion of assessment findings/scores
> Onward referral to other health professionals (e.g. Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist) as required
> Full written report can also be provided on request - £50
Full Speech Assessment - £130 (60 minutes)
Assessment includes:
> Detailed case history regarding your child's medical history, developmental milestones, play, social ability and communication
> Observation of your child's interaction, play and communication
> Formal assessment of your child's phonology (production of speech sounds) with standardised assessment tools
> Discussion of assessment findings/scores
> Full written report can also be provided on request - £50
Therapy Services
> Talking Tips Parent Training Workshop (via Zoom)
2 hour workshop specifically targeting early language development for 'late talkers' and preschoolers - £150
> Post workshop review can be arranged at parental request (typically 4-6 weeks post workshop) - £100
> 1:1 session for speech work
45 minute session targeting phonology (speech sounds) production - £70 per session or block of 5 sessions for £340
> 1:1 session for language work
1 hour session targeting goals in relation to comprehension/expressive language - £80 per session or block of 5 sessions for £390
> Home Programme and Demonstration
Materials provided for parents to carry out speech or language work at home. This also includes a demonstrative session on how to use the specific materials - price dependent on communication difficulty and materials required (range £80 - 120)
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Talking Tips NI
Armagh/Tyrone areas, Northern Ireland
Telephone: 07759497301 Email: talkingtipsni@hotmail.com