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ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Chelsea
I'm an advanced speech and language therapist and feeding specialist, and the founder of Eat Chat Play. I support babies and children from birth to 10 with eating, drinking, talking and play, across Berkshire and online. I'm also a parent, so I know how much it matters to feel listened to when you're worried about your child.
✓ Qualified since 2014 ✓ Specialist in feeding and early communication ✓ HCPC registered and RCSLT member
My story
I grew up in Ireland and moved to London to train as a speech and language therapist, qualifying from City University in 2014. Since then I've specialised in two areas I'm passionate about: feeding and swallowing, and early language and communication.
Alongside Eat Chat Play, I work part-time in a large private London hospital, supporting babies and children with a wide range of feeding, swallowing and communication needs.
I set up Eat Chat Play so families could get specialist, warm and practical support close to home, without long waits. Every child gets there at their own pace, and my job is to help you find what works for yours.
How I work
Whatever brings you to me, you can expect the same things.
Child-centred
YOUR CHILD LEADS THE WAY
Sessions are built around your child's interests, strengths and pace. Play is at the heart of everything I do, because children learn best when they feel safe and are having fun.
Non-judgemental
FOR YOU AS WELL AS YOUR CHILD
There's no such thing as a silly question, and you haven't done anything wrong. I'll listen properly and we'll work things out together, without pressure.
Working together
FAMILIES, SETTINGS AND PROFESSIONALS
I work closely with you, and with your child's nursery, school and other professionals when helpful, so everyone is working towards the same goals.
Qualifications and training
So your child is in safe, experienced hands.
Registered and accountable
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
HCPC registered
Health and Care Professions Council
RCSLT member
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
ASLTIP
Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice
Specialist training
FEEDING AND COMMUNICATION
SOS Approach to Feeding
Trained practitioner
SOFFI certified
Supporting Oral Feeding in
Fragile Infants
Hanen, Makaton and Elklan trained
Qualifications
TRAINING
BSc Speech and Language Therapy
City University, 2014
PGDip Paediatrics and Child Health
Imperial College London, 2021
Diploma in Child Nutrition
How can I help?
Find the right support for your child or your setting.
Feeding
WEANING, FUSSY EATING AND SWALLOWING
Support for babies and children who find eating and drinking hard.
Schools and professionals
SETTINGS, TEAMS AND THERAPISTS
In-setting support, training and supervision.
Communication
TALKING, UNDERSTANDING AND CONNECTION
Support for late talkers, speech sounds and neurodiversity-affirming communication.