Justine Ben-Yosef
Founder & Director - Speech Therapy Services London Ltd
Hi everyone, I am Justine Ben-Yosef and I am the Founder and Director of Speech Therapy Services London Ltd and a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist.
I have been practising since 2009 when I graduated from Leeds Beckett University. Since then I have been working with children, young people and adults from the ages of under 3 to 25 years old. My main aim is to reduce the significant impact that speech, language and communication needs can have on a person’s life.
I started Speech Therapy Services London Ltd in 2015 with the aim to provide high quality Speech and
Language support for children, young people and adults in education settings and in the community.
I am passionate about providing the very best care for the children and young people we work with and
ensure that the young people are at the centre of everything we do. I prioritise listening to Neuro-diverse voices
to guide my practice and ensure I engage in Neurodiversity affirming practice and place the person at the centre
of their therapy.
I am trained in the SCERTS framework, TEACCH, DIR Floortime, The ComFor, LAMP, Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme, Trauma Informed Schools UK, Attention Autism and Intensive Interaction.
Lauren O'Mahoney
Lauren completed a Bachelors of Science degree in University College Cork in 2019. Since then she went on to complete a Masters of Science in Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Limerick in 2021. Lauren is passionate about using a strengths based approach in order to maximise autonomous communication and language development. She believes in using evidence based practices, resources and information when working with clients, families and staff.
Lauren is formally trained in the SCERTS framework and The Nuffield Dyspraxia Assessment and in the assessment and management of feeding, eating, drinking and swallowing disorders.
Emmanuel Boakye
Emmanuel completed a BSc Psychology degree at the University of Essex in 2016 before working in primary schools as a Teaching Assistant/1-1 Learning Support Assistant, ensuring that the SEN children he worked with made progress both academically and with their social and emotional development. His passion arose from his role as a speech and language therapy assistant in which he spent time delivering interventions to specific children in school.
Emmanuel went on to complete a MSc Speech and Language Therapy degree at City University of London in 2022. Emmanuel is passionate about building and maintaining successful therapeutic relationships, that will make a positive impact on the young people he works with to help them make great strides towards improved communication. Emmanuel is formally trained in the SCERTS framework and the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme.
Margaux Sarginson
Margaux completed her BSc in Speech and Language Therapy in 2021 at Greenwich University. After studying a BA in Art History at Goldsmiths, Margaux started working in SEN settings in 2014. Margaux’s practice as a speech and language therapist is grounded in her drive to help young people discover and share their identity with confidence. Her approach to therapy balances creativity and a clinical mindset to provide evidence-based intervention that harnesses students’ strengths, interests and individuality.
Margaux is formally trained in the SCERTS framework and the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme and is passionate about understanding social-emotional health and emotional literacy within the scope of neurodiversity.
Chloe Anderson
Chloe completed an undergraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy at City University of London in 2021. Chloe always knew she wanted to work with children, and prior to her degree worked as a maths and English tutor for 5 years. Chloe is passionate about supporting children to reach their potential in education and involving clients and their families in therapy so that it is purposeful and meaningful to them. Chloe enjoys delivering fun, creative and motivating interventions such as Disco Therapy, Lego Therapy, Box Clever, sensory stories, and many more.
Chloe is formally trained in the SCERTS framework and The Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme.
Georgette Barling
Georgette is an Australian Paediatric Speech Pathologist who previously worked in preschool, school and clinical settings working with children from 1-18 years of age with a range of communication needs as well as Language and Speech Disorders. Georgette values the importance of developing rapport with her children as she believes that a positive relationship is the foundation of effective intervention. She follows a child centred approach in her sessions and aims for her intervention to be fun, innovative and motivating. Georgette also strives to involve and support families throughout intervention to best support their child’s progress.
Georgette is a passionate, driven and engaging therapist who applies evidence-based practice in order to provide the best possible service. Georgette has training in the SCERTS framework, Lidcombe Program, HANEN and Sensory Processing with Inside Out.
Naimah Mohchin
Naimah completed her undergraduate degree in speech and language therapy at City University of London and now works with primary and secondary age children with a range of speech, language and communication needs including autism, developmental language disorders, language delay and articulation disorders/speech sound difficulties.
Naimah is passionate about the SCERTS approach and holds this at the forefront of her approach when working with autistic children at the Giraffe Centre. Naimah uses fun and accessible approaches to intervention in order to maximise functional communication. Naimah has formal training in SCERTS, Trauma Informed Schools UK and Early Interventions.
Emily Anning
Emily completed her BSc in Speech and Language Therapy at City university. Her fondness for speech and Language therapy began with her role as a speech and language therapy assistant at a school for children with complex needs.
Emily is passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential and becoming as independent as possible. She is also passionate about children and young people learning to advocate for themselves and express and understand their emotions. Emily is formally trained in smiLE therapy and the SCERTS approach.
Lily Atherton
Lily completed a MSc degree in Speech and Language Therapy at City University, London in July 2023. Previously, she worked in marketing and production in both London and Sydney following her BA in Politics at Leeds University. She chose to retrain in order to work with children and young people to help support their communication and confidence in order to achieve their full potential.
Lily likes to bring creativity and fun into her sessions taking a child-centred approach. She believes in the importance of evidence-based practice, and working collaboratively with others including the child or young person, their families and teaching staff to make therapy meaningful.
Lily is trained in the SCERTS approach and uses it to underpin her work with Autistic learners.
Sasha Bryan-Forth
Sasha completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy in December 2019 at the University of Greenwich. Before joining STS, she worked across the primary and secondary school service within the NHS for 3.5 years. Sasha worked with a range of children with speech, language and communication needs including DLD, Language Disorders, Selective Mutism, speech sound disorders and autism.
She is passionate about advocating for students, particularly those with social, emotional and mental health needs. Building positive therapeutic relationships with students and their families is at the centre of what Sasha does, as she believes this will best support the students to reach their full potential.
Sasha uses a trauma informed approach when working with students with SEMH. She is also formally trained in the SCERTS framework, Shape Coding and Lego Therapy.
Kandace Campbell
Kandace completed a MSc in Speech and Language Sciences at University College London. She initially embarked on her career journey working with individuals with acquired neurological disorders. Her passion for neurology and communication led her to refocus towards clients with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Kandace employs a holistic approach to therapy, aiming to create a positive and meaningful impact for each child. Rooted in evidence-based, client-centered therapy, she believes in tailoring interventions to each child's unique needs, fostering an environment where they can thrive.
Kandace strives to empower each child, through innovative and client-focused interventions
Kish Khan
Kish completed a MSc degree in Speech and Language Therapy at City University, London in June 2022. Kish has experience in working with children ranging from early years to adolescents. Kish believes interventions should be motivating and meaningful for the child or young person and ensures her sessions are creative and engaging.
Kish is formally trained in Attention Autism and Literacy Interventions in Secondary Schools.
Cynthia Choy
Cynthia is an Australian Speech and Language Therapist who completed an undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology at the University of Sydney in 2020. She has experience working with paediatrics in private clinics and schools, working primarily with children aged 1-16 years old. Cynthia is passionate about empowering children to have autonomy and independence throughout their lives. She incorporates her client's interests to improve their communication and confidence, and enjoys all types of group therapy, such as Lego Therapy. Cynthia aims to educate her client's entire support network, including teachers and families.
Cynthia is trained in Colourful Semantics, Hanen More Than Words and Lego Therapy. She also has a keen interest in speech sound disorders and stammering.
Safiyat Jibril
Safiyat’s journey in the field began with her graduation from the University of East Anglia in 2022, where she obtained a BSc in Speech and Language Therapy. Before joining STS she continued enhancing her knowledge completing a Post Graduate Certificate in Educational Theory in 2023.
Safiyat has has worked with various needs including Autism, Down Syndrome, and Global Developmental Delay in both primary and secondary school provisions. Safiyat is deeply committed to making a difference in the lives of those she works with, driven by her passion for advocating for children without a voice. She believes strongly in the power of communication as a fundamental human right and leverages her skills to ensure that every child she works with receives the support and resources they need to thrive.
