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About Us

Evidence-based therapy, delivered with warmth

Talk & Grow was set up to bring therapy out of the clinic and into everyday life.

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About Us

Evidence-based therapy, delivered with warmth

Talk & Grow was set up to bring therapy out of the clinic and into everyday life. Our clinicians are university qualified, Certified Practising, and committed to an evidence-based approach: the assessments and therapy methods we use are backed by current research, and we explain our reasoning at every step.

We're deliberately small. You work with the same clinician session after session, and when you call, you reach someone who knows your child's file.

  • Evidence-based. We use assessments and approaches with a solid clinical evidence base, and we explain our reasoning.

  • Strengths-based. Progress is built on what a child can already do, because confidence comes from genuine success, and children stay motivated when they can see their own progress.

  • Client- and family-centred. You know your child best. We keep you informed and equipped with strategies that work at home.

  • Neurodiversity-affirming. We support communication and participation without treating difference as something to be corrected.

  • Trauma-informed. Sessions are built on safety, trust, predictability and the pace of the person in front of us.

  • Collaborative. We're glad to liaise with other therapists involved in your child's care, so everyone is working toward the same goals.

In session

Therapy that looks like everyday life

Sessions are built around activities, not worksheets: picture cards, games, books and everyday routines, matched to each child's interests and stage. Families are part of the session, so the strategies carry on at home between visits.

Allied health assistant supporting a child during a table activity in a bright therapy room

Who We Work With

From first words to independence

Communication and daily living skills matter at every age. What changes is the goal, the setting and how a session is run.

Adult supporting a toddler during developmental play with wooden toys at home

Early Years

Babies, toddlers and preschoolers

Play-based early intervention for late talkers, speech sound difficulties and early language delay, with parent coaching so strategies continue between sessions.

Adult supporting a child during a reading and learning activity at a desk

School Years

Primary and high school

Support for literacy, language for learning (the language skills needed to access the classroom curriculum), social communication, handwriting and self-regulation, delivered at home or at school and aligned with classroom goals.

Woman preparing for an online speech pathology session at a laptop

Teens and Young Adults

Adult goals, adult sessions

Practical, respectful support for study, work, interviews, community participation, independence and AAC use, delivered in person or by telehealth.

Reviews

What families tell us

5.0 out of 5 on Google
★★★★★
Amazing Speech Therapist – Jess ❤️ I honestly cannot recommend Jess enough! From the very first appointment, she has been so caring, patient, understanding and professional. She has such a beautiful way of connecting with children and making them feel comfortable, safe and confident. Jess has gone above and beyond to support my child, and I have seen such a wonderful difference since working with her. She takes the time to listen, understand individual needs and explain everything clearly. You can genuinely see that she cares about the children she works with and wants the very best for them. As a parent, having someone you can trust and feel comfortable with means so much, and Jess has given us exactly that. We are so grateful for all her hard work, kindness and dedication. Thank you, Jess, for everything you do. You are truly amazing at what you do, and we feel so lucky to have you supporting our family. ❤️ Highly, highly recommend!
Marwa El marouk
★★★★★
Jessie sees my sister and she is honestly the best! She’s so kind, patient and caring, and always makes her feel comfortable. We’ve had such a great experience with her and I couldn’t recommend her enough!
Marina
★★★★★
I highly recommend Talk & Grow Speech Pathology and especially Jessie. My son has been having speech therapy with Jessie for the past couple of months, and he absolutely enjoys every session. He always looks forward to going and often wants to keep playing and learning even more. Jessie makes learning fun and engaging, which has made such a positive difference for my son. His speech is improving every day, and we are so happy with the progress he has made. She is very caring, patient, and understands exactly what each child needs. We feel completely comfortable trusting her guidance and recommendations because she genuinely cares about the children she works with. We are very grateful to have found Jessie and would highly recommend her to any family looking for a wonderful speech pathologist.
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