Take a look at VISTA SLT Private Speech Therapy…
Meet the expert Speech and Language Therapy team
The VISTA SLT Private Speech and Language Therapy team are passionate and professional, taking meticulous care over their work. We’re certified by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), and the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP). We also have advanced DBS certificates.
Our Private Practice Ethos
We practice with the highest regard for ethics and holistic intervention. We keep abreast of developments in the field of Speech and Language Therapy to ensure that we are providing the highest quality, evidence-based care.
The VISTA SLT team cares deeply about making communication easier in ‘real life’ for those with difficulty. We train other professionals, work with employers of people with communication needs and raise awareness of communication difficulties via social media.
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About Gemma
Throughout her career, Speech and Language Therapist and VISTA Co-Director Gemma has worked in a number of NHS Speech and Language Therapy teams across West Yorkshire. Alongside her work with VISTA, Gemma is the Team Leader for Adult Speech and Language Therapy at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. She also works with a Yorkshire-based charity, Aphasia Support.
Using technology to support communication is one of Gemma’s special interests. She focuses on apps and software for those with Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech, and digital communication aids for individuals with Dysarthria due to a neurological condition.
Gemma is an experienced trainer, designing and delivering bespoke packages. She has trained other professionals and volunteers in how to support people with speech and language difficulties to communicate effectively and strives to raise awareness of Aphasia beyond health and social care settings.
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About Emma
Emma is a paediatric Speech and Language Therapist who, since qualifying in 2007, has worked within mainstream and specialist schools across the country. Emma has worked within the NHS, within commissioned roles and has, more recently, taken on independent work too.
Emma has a special interest in working with children and young people with complex learning needs and Autism. A keen believer that every young person should reach their potential, Emma thrives in creating personalised communication support for young people using motivating, meaningful and functional approaches to therapy.
Emma gets excited when promoting communication initiatives within schools and other settings and she enjoys the impact training can have more widely.
Emma builds relationships easily, thinks creatively & holistically and has a determination to help young people succeed.
About Lisa
Speech and Language Therapist and Co-Director Lisa has extensive experience working in various specialisms in NHS trusts across hospital and community settings.
Lisa is skilled in assessing and treating speech and swallowing difficulties caused by neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury and brain tumour. Special interests include Aphasia, Dysarthria, Apraxia of Speech and Cognitive Communication Difficulties. Lisa has specialist knowledge of communication aids and how these can be helpful for people with a range of neurological conditions.
Lisa is known for her patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills, which allow her to build strong rapport with her clients and their families.
Being able to communicate effectively is a basic human right. It helps us form strong relationships, be independent, and thrive in daily life. Lisa is passionate about empowering individuals to express themselves confidently and effectively.