Speech & Language Therapy
Online | Home visits in Folkestone, Canterbury and across East Kent
Specialist speech and language therapy support for children and families.
Whether you’re concerned about your child’s speech, language or communication, if you’re looking for practical ways to support them, or if you’re exploring alternative ways for them to communicate, I’m here to help.
I offer thoughtful, individualised speech and language therapy with practical advice and strategies that fit into everyday life.
From a one-off conversation to more specialist support, we’ll work together to find the right approach for you and your child.
Hello and Welcome!
I’m Caroline Elward-Ryan, a qualified speech and language therapist with twelve years of experience supporting both children and adults with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs.
I believe that good support for children starts with understanding the individual and the people around them. I aim to make specialist advice accessible, practical and relevant to everyday life.
I want parents to leave our conversations feeling listened to, reassured and clearer about what they can do next.
The Willow Tree offers personalised speech and language therapy support, with online appointments available and face-to-face visits in Folkestone, Canterbury and the surrounding East Kent area.
Whether we’re talking online or meeting in the comfort of your own home, my aim is to provide practical, flexible support that fits your needs and everyday life.
Support that works for the family
How I Can Help
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A space to talk through your concerns, understand your child’s communication and explore practical strategies you can use at home.
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A clearer understanding of your child’s communication strengths and needs, with personalised recommendations and guidance on next steps.
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Support to explore, introduce and review Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), helping children communicate in ways that work for them.
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Practical advice and recommendations to help create communication-friendly environments where all children can participate and thrive.
Children develop communication in different ways and at different times. Sometimes it can be difficult to know whether to wait, where to turn for advice or how best to support your child. You don’t need to have all the answers before asking for help.
At The Willow Tree, I work with families to understand their child’s individual strengths and needs, make sense of any concerns and find practical ways to support communication in everyday life.
My approach is collaborative, supportive and centred around what matters to you and your child.Every child communicates in their own way
Some Kind Words…
“Caroline is thoughtful, professional, patient and hugely knowledgeable. She builds sessions around the interests of the child and makes it fun for them”
Parent“We were extremely lucky to find Caroline to help with our son's speech. From the moment she walked in she made us feel at ease. Her playful approach to learning was fabulous and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her to anyone needing SLT help.”
Parent“Caroline is very personable and provides practical and actionable guidance. Highly recommended.”
Parent“I contacted Caroline and on our initial contact she sounded polite and lovely but even more lovelier and kind in person. My son has improved a lot from where he has started from and his confident has boosted along the way as well.
I would highly recommend Caroline and just want to say massive thank you.”
ParentNot sure where to start?
Don’t worry if you don’t know exactly what support you need before getting in touch.
Tell me a little about your concerns, what you’ve noticed or what you’re hoping to achieve, and we can work out the best next step together during a free intro call.
Online support is available across the UK, with face-to-face appointments offered in Folkestone, Canterbury and the surrounding East Kent area.
Let’s Chat!
Whether you’re ready to book in for an intro call, you have questions about your child’s communication, if you are looking for guidance or even if you aren’t quite sure where to start, I’d love you hear from you.
I aim to respond to enquiries within 2-3 working days. If you’d prefer, you can also email me directly at caroline@thewillowtreeslt.co.uk
