Online Private Speech Therapy for Brain injury : UK
Recovering from a brain injury can be challenging, with changes not only in physical ability but also in communication and thinking skills. Online speech therapy in the UK plays a key role in rehabilitation, helping people rebuild confidence and independence.
Recovering from a brain injury can be challenging, with changes not only in physical ability but also in communication and thinking skills. Online speech therapy in the UK plays a key role in rehabilitation, helping people rebuild confidence and independence.
Why choose The Speech Network for Speech Therapy after a Brain Injury?
Our UK based Speech Therapists are registered with:
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
The Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP)
With outstanding ***** 5-star Google reviews and a recent 2024 Quality Business Award, our team offers trusted, high-quality care.
How can communication be affected after a brain injury?
A brain injury can affect communication in several ways, depending on the area and severity of the damage. Common challenges include:
Aphasia – Difficulty with language, which can affect speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. People with aphasia may struggle to find the right words, form sentences, or comprehend complex information.
Dysarthria – Slurred or unclear speech caused by weakened or uncoordinated muscles used in speaking. This can make it hard for others to understand what the person is saying, even if their language skills are intact.
Cognitive Communication Disorders – Changes in thinking skills that affect communication, such as attention, memory, reasoning, or social communication. People may find it difficult to follow conversations, stay on topic, interpret body language, or make decisions during communication.
These communication difficulties can significantly impact everyday life, including social interactions, work, and relationships. Early assessment and personalised online speech therapy in the UK can help improve communication, rebuild confidence, and support recovery after brain injury.
How does online speech therapy help after a brain injury?
Following thorough and comprehensive assessments, we develop personalised, patient-centred therapy programmes that are specifically tailored to you. Each plan is designed not only to address communication difficulties but also to support your broader goals for independence, confidence, and quality of life. By focusing on achievable, meaningful objectives, our therapy empowers you to rebuild skills, participate more fully in daily activities, and regain confidence in your communication and interactions.
Can I have speech therapy online after a Brain Injury?
Yes. Online speech therapy in the UK is well-suited to clients with brain injuries, offering flexible and accessible sessions. It allows therapy to continue regardless of location or mobility, while still providing personalised exercises and cognitive communication support. Families and carers can also be involved in the sessions to reinforce strategies at home.
How is private online speech therapy in the UK funded after a Brain Injury?
Private online speech therapy can often be funded through compensation claims if your brain injury was caused by an accident or medical negligence. Solicitors work to secure compensation, while case managers coordinate your rehabilitation plan to ensure therapy costs are covered. This means your therapy can continue without interruption, giving you consistent support your communication rehabilitation.
Can family members join the sessions to help me practice?
Yes. We actively encourage family participation in therapy sessions. Involving loved ones helps:
Build confidence in supporting communication.
Reinforce therapy strategies outside of sessions.
Create a supportive environment for recovery.
We also integrate speech therapy apps and home practice programmes. These allow patients to receive more intensive therapy at reduced cost, while therapists can remotely track progress and adjust personalised therapy plans.
Do you have a waiting list?
No – our private online speech therapy in the UK service allows fast access to treatment without delays.
Our UK based Private Speech Therapists are Clinical Specialists in Brain Injury with a minimum of 15 years experience - book a free consultation or email: thespeechnetwork@hotmail.com for more information.
Speech Therapy for Parkinson's Disease : What is Lee Silverman Voice Treatment UK?
LSVT loud ® stands for Lee Silverman Voice Technique. It is a evidence based Speech and Language Therapy technique that improves loudness for people with Parkinson’s disease.
What is Lee Silverman Voice Treatment UK ?
LSVT loud ® stands for Lee Silverman Voice Technique. It is a evidence based Speech and Language Therapy technique that improves loudness for people with Parkinson’s disease. Studies have shown it can also be used in a variety of neurological conditions, such as Stroke, to improve Speech. Speech and Language Therapists are certified after a LSVT loud ® training course and an examination.
How can Parkinson’s Disease affect speech?
Parkinson’s disease can cause people to talk quietly, have reduced variation in pitch and a hoarse voice. Their speech may sound monotone and lack emotion. People with Parkinson’s Disease are often not aware that they are talking quietly - we need to work with you to recaliberate your sensory feedback to raise your awareness of your loudness, improve voice projection and reduce effort in conversation. Difficulties with volume and clarity can impact on people’s confidence and mood. Our ultimate aim is to improve your volume, speech and confidence - your speech does not need hold you back.
How does Lee Silverman Voice Treatment UK work?
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment ® (LSVT Loud) focuses on increasing loudness and increasing peoples awareness that they speak too quietly. It is an intensive individual Speech and Language Therapy Technique.
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment requires an assessment session, and 16 therapy sessions, at 60 minutes each. You will also be given homework to practice outside of sessions.
Research has also shown improvements in swallowing difficulties in Parkinson’s Disease.
Can I do Lee Silverman Voice Treatment UK online?
Studies show that Lee Silverman Voice Technique is as effective online as face-to-face Therapy. It is often easier to have Intensive Speech Therapy in the comfort of your own home than in travelling to a clinic. We use zoom which is very user friendly and allows for recordings of your speech for great Biofeedback.
We also offer Speak Out Treatment - this is less sessions (thereby reducing cost) and is shown to be as effective as Lee Silverman Voice Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease.
Our UK based Private Voice Therapists are Clinical Specialists in Voice & Neurology with a minimum of 15 years experience Specialising in Voice & Neurology Therapy. Book a free 15 minute consultation or email us at thespeechnetwork@hotmail.com to enquire about our reasonable fees for Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT loud ®) .
Can Dysarthria be treated?
Dysarthria is the medical term for slurred speech. Treatment depends on the cause of the Dysarthria. If Dysarthria is caused by a stroke or head injury, it can improve with Online Speech Therapy. If it caused by a neurological disorder that can become worse over time (a progressive disorder), such as Motor Neurone Disease, it is likely to get worse. However, Speech Therapy can support with strategies and assistive devices in these circumstances.
Dysarthria is the medical term for slurred speech. Speech Therapy Treatment for Dyarthria depends on the cause of the Dysarthria. If Dysarthria is caused by a stroke or head injury, it can improve with Speech Therapy. If it caused by a neurological disorder, that worsens over time (a progressive disorder), such as Motor Neurone Disease, it is likely to get worse. However, in these circumstances, Speech Therapy can also support you with strategies and assistive devices.
For Dysarthria due to Parkinson’s disease, there are recommended intensive treatments called Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD) or Speak out! We have trained and certified clinicians that can provide both treatments.
What Assessments do you use in Dysarthria?
We typically start treatment with a standardised assessment for Dysarthria. These assessments look at different aspects of your speech such as your breath support for speech, volume, intonation, voice and how clear your speech is to a listener. It is important to complete an assessment to identify the areas that are impacting on your speech so that we can focus on improving these specific impairments.
What is Goal setting in Dysarthria?
We discuss with you how your Dysarthria is impacting on your day-to-day life and set personal meaningful goals to improve your speech. Goal setting is proven to improve motivation for therapy and mood. These goals will be realistic, achievable and will be reviewed after a short block of therapy.
Dysarthria Therapy may include
- Working with you and your loved ones to make communication easier
- Exercises focusing on improving the clarity of your speech
- Alternative ways of communication to support your speech
- Biofeedback of recordings to raise your awareness of your speech
Our Speech and Language Therapists are Clinical Specialists in Dysarthria & Voice treatments. Arrange a free 15 minute consultation or email thespeechnetwork@hotmail.com