Better Communication Means Happier Children
For children, the ability to communicate effectively with others is directly linked to their happiness, wellbeing and their capacity to develop and learn. We believe in the magic of words and communication and are committed to empowering children and their families.
We work with children of all ages:
Ages 0-3
Little children learn the most from play and interaction with their parents and caregivers. During play based therapy with your child, your therapist will show you straightforward and effective strategies that you can use at home.
Ages 4-8
During our fun and engaging therapy sessions, your therapist will help you to develop a repertoire of practical strategies you can use in your daily routines, so you can watch your child’s communication skills soar.
Ages 8 -12
By this age, children take the lead role in their therapy journey, often working independently with their speech therapist. You will be given activities to carry out with your child in between sessions and progress updates.
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Why Choose Magic Words Speech and Language Therapy?
Expert Therapists
Qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapists with diverse expertise and specialisms.
Award Winning Service
Voted ‘Best UK Speech and Language Therapy Provider’ & ‘Best SaLT Provider in London and the Home Counties’
Client-Centred Care
Personalised face-to-face or online attention and support for all clients, their families and carers givers.
Neurodiversity Affirming
We work in a way that affirms and celebrates neurodiversity, supporting awareness in the self and in communities.
Proven Success
We have a 10 year track record of successful outcomes for children and satisfied families.
Flexible Therapy
You can access therapy sessions online, face to face in our clinics, or in your child’s school or education setting.
Budget-Friendly
The option of receiving therapy from an experienced Assistant Practitioner is ideal for those on a budget.
Help Beyond Sessions
Ongoing training & advice for parents on how to use therapy strategies at home to maximise progress.
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- Individually tailored therapy programs for secure and lasting progress.
- Play-based, engaging therapy to help children learn and develop whilst having fun.
- Specialised therapy approaches to suit a diverse range of needs.
- Personalised and ongoing face to face or online support from qualified and skilled therapists.
- Little to no wait times for initial assessment.
- Neurodiversity-affirming and child-centred therapy approaches.
How It Works
Step 1: Therapist matching
Once you send your enquiry, we match you with the most suitable therapist to support your child, based on their unique needs.
Step 2: Assessment session
Your therapist will contact you to arrange a convenient time for the assessment. You can attend either at your nearest Magic Words clinic or online from your own home.
Step 3: Start therapy
You can access your therapy sessions at your nearest Magic Words clinic, at your child’s education setting, or online from your own home.
Private Children’s Speech & Language Therapy Pricing
Speech and Language Assessment
from £198.45
- Up to 90 minutes
- Summary report
- Therapy plan
- Strategies & recommendations
Short Therapy Session
from £66.14
- 30 minutes
- Suits younger children
- Between-session activities provided
Standard Therapy Session
from £98.26
- Up to 1 hour
- Suits older children
- Between-session activities provided
Frequently Asked Questions
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After the initial assessment your therapist will recommend a treatment plan, including the approaches to be used and the frequency of sessions that would be appropriate. These recommendations are made according to their clinical knowledge and expertise and in line with up to date clinical evidence. We will typically recommend either weekly or fortnightly therapy sessions and will always recommend we start with a minimum of 8 sessions because the evidence clearly shows that a minimum of 8 sessions of any therapy approach are needed to be able to achieve change.
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We are committed to being able to offer appointments within a week or two of referral. We don’t want to keep anybody waiting. Early intervention has been clinically proven to significantly improve outcomes when treating speech, language and communication difficulties.
We do at times become inundated with new referrals and are forced to start a waiting list. If this does happen we do everything we can and pull out all the stops to get appointments booked as soon as possible. We make sure that anyone who is on a waiting list gets regular, clear, honest communication as to where they are on the list and when they will be seen.
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We do not provide intervention into client’s homes but we can visit our client’s education or care settings or other public locations to provide intervention. In rare circumstances we will provide home visits, at our discretion.
If you cannot travel to one of our clinics online therapy is a great option. This way of receiving therapy has a robust and growing evidence base and our therapy team are skilled at providing our therapy via video link.
Still have questions?
We can support children with a broad range of communication needs including:
- Autism
- Speech sound difficulties
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia
- Stammering
- Situational Mutism
- d/Deafness
- Global Developmental Delay
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down’s Syndrome
- Auditory Processing Disorder
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Magic Words is proud to be a safe space for all LGBTQIA+ clients.
About our Speech & Language Therapists
We select therapists to join our award winning team who have high levels of creativity and passion for the field of Speech and Language Therapy. We’re proud of our therapy team’s collective sense of purpose and vision. Together we are creating a new way of supporting children with speech, language and communication challenges that’s focused on empowering them to communicate confidently and comfortably, to believe in themselves and take up space in the world, to understand their unique strengths, challenges and communication and learning styles, and to be able to advocate for their own needs with pride in who they are. At Magic Words we are committed to providing neurodiversity-affirming therapy and to educating others about this continually evolving area of expertise.
All of our Speech and Language Therapists are accredited with the HCPC and RCSLT.
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