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.
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.
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.
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.
Lily Lucas
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.
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.
Fiona Vokshi
Fiona is a bilingual Speech and Language Therapist, fluent in English and Albanian. She holds a BSc in Biomedical Science from the university of Westminster (2018) and a Speech and Language Therapy degree from the University of Essex (2023).
With extensive experience across educational and clinical settings, Fiona has worked with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs and disorders on children ages 1-18. Fiona is dedicated to using neuro-affirming and evidence-based practices, focusing on child-led interventions tailored to each child's unique interests. She is known for her compassionate approach, building strong relationships with both children and their families to ensure holistic support. Fiona believes in educating the clients support network to raise awareness of the impact of speech and language and to ensure continuity of care.
Fiona's goal is to help every child reach their full potential, fostering confidence and independence through effective communication.
Mel Kavaja
Mel holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Therapy from the University of Greenwich, and she has over a decade of experience working in educational settings, where she has supported children and young adults with diverse needs. Her most recent role as a Speech and Language Therapist has focused on helping children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges to enhance their verbal reasoning skills and emotional literacy.
She is passionate about empowering parents and staff to effectively support children in developing their language and communication skills, and takes great joy in the high level of engagement that children and young adults bring to therapy sessions
Asha Weekes
Asha completed her MSc in Speech and Language Therapy at University of Essex. Her passion is in supporting children in discovering and embracing their unique communication styles through a child-centered approach, ensuring that every child feels valued and heard in a way that honours their individuality.
Asha is dedicated to empowering individuals to express themselves authentically and advocating for their right to be understood and respected.
Asatu Fofana Camara
Asatu’s interest in how people connect, express themselves, and make sense of the world through language led her to complete a BSc in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Westminster in 2023. This sparked a deeper curiosity about communication differences and motivated her to pursue an MSc in Speech and Language Therapy at City, University of London, where she could apply this knowledge to support individuals more directly.
She has experience supporting individuals in primary school settings with social communication needs, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), and receptive and expressive language difficulties. She has also worked with adults who stammer, which sparked a lasting interest in voice and in helping individuals feel more confident and at ease when communicating.
Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Asatu enjoys working with multilingual individuals and families. She values culturally responsive and neurodivergent affirming practice, and is passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces where every individual feels seen, heard, and supported.
Chelsea Goliath
Chelsea completed her Bachelor of Speech, Language and Hearing Therapy degree at Stellenbosch University in 2019.
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Chelsea established her own private practice before relocating to the United Kingdom. She has worked across clinical, neuro-rehabilitation and educational settings, supporting a wide range of individuals with diverse communication needs.
Chelsea is passionate about providing highly individualised assessment and intervention, adapting her approach to meet the unique strengths and challenges of each person. She places strong emphasis on positive reinforcement and creating engaging, supportive sessions.
Known for her warm, friendly, and approachable nature, Chelsea enjoys working collaboratively with families, staff, and wider support networks to ensure holistic care. She is committed to developing functional communication goals that empower individuals and help them carry their skills into everyday environments.
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.
Chloe Crudgington
Chloe completed her BSc in Speech and Language Therapy at University of East Anglia. Her passion for speech and language therapy began through her early work with children across schools and specialist settings, where she saw the life-changing impact of communication support.
Chloe is dedicated to helping children and young people build confidence, develop their communication skills, and achieve independence in their everyday lives. She has extensive experience supporting children with autism, Down’s syndrome, developmental language disorder, speech sound difficulties, and selective mutism.
Chloe has worked both in the UK and internationally, leading the expansion of a therapy services in Kuwait. There, she developed therapy programmes, supported schools and nurseries, and worked closely with families to ensure children received effective, evidence-based intervention. She is passionate about empowering families and schools through collaborative working, ensuring that children’s progress is supported consistently across home and educational environments.
Chloe is formally trained in Makaton, Attention Autism, Lego Therapy, and Selective Mutism intervention.
Carrie Vincent
Carrie holds a Bachelor's degree in English and American Literature and English Language & Linguistics from the University of Kent, and a Masters in Clinical Communication Studies from the University of Sheffield. She began her career working in the NHS Hillingdon Mainstream Schools and Early Years teams, before moving into specialist and independent school settings. She has worked collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support children and young people with diverse communication needs.
Carrie is dedicated to nurturing neuro-affirming, capable environments that embrace communication diversity, enabling every child and young person to thrive in their own unique way. She specialises in developmental trauma, social emotional mental health and social communication. Her practice is informed by approaches including SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support), Trauma-Informed Practice, and Polyvagal Theory, which she integrates into her therapeutic work.
Carrie is also a musician and often brings music into her therapy using rhythm, song, and creativity as powerful tools to engage, connect, and inspire confidence. What motivates her most is seeing the positive impact of therapy on participation, independence, and wellbeing and empowering the young person, and those around them, to be part of that journey.
Elissa Hughes
Elissa completed her MSc in Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Essex in 2025, following a BA in Education with Psychology from the University of Bath. Her passion for speech and language therapy began during her time working as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant, where she supported children with special educational needs and disabilities in developing their communication and independence.
She is formally trained in Makaton and committed to inclusive, child-centred practice taking a neurodiversity-affirming approach. She enjoys and understands the importance of working closely with families and professionals to create therapy that is meaningful, strengths-based, and tailored to each child’s unique profile.
