Private Speech and Language Therapy for children in London
Baby Speak.
Specialist support for speech, language, communication and feeding. Sessions available at Harley Street clinic, in your home, in schools/nurseries, or online.
Our Services
Speech and Language Therapy
Assessment and therapy for your child’s speech, language and communication needs. At home, Harley Street clinic, nursery or school.
Autism Assessment and Diagnosis
Private autism assessment in our Paediatrician and SLT led clinic using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) for children at our Harley Street Clinic, London.
Feeding Consultations
Help with breastfeeding latch, bottle feeding, weaning to solids, and reducing oral aversion with dual-qualified SLT/IBCLC.
Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision for Speech and Language Therapists and IBCLCs working in independent or NHS practice.
Medico-Legal Speech and Language Therapy
Working with solicitors, case managers and families to provide expert assessment, reports and therapy.
Brands and Media Consultancy
Expert insight on infant feeding, breastfeeding and child communication development to support campaigns with a scientific evidence-base and parent focus.
Meet Emma
Founder of Baby Speak
Speech and Language Therapist, IBCLC Lactation Consultant and founder of Baby Speak.
Baby Speak was established by Emma to address the need for expert, science-based, professional health services to support children from birth to develop their feeding, speech, language and communication.
Why families choose Baby Speak
Harley Street expertise: Trusted, high-quality clinical care in the heart of London.
Extensive clinical background: Our SLTs have both private and NHS experience such as in leading paediatric hospitals, including Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Portland Hospital.
Scientifically evidence-based: Our therapy is guided by current research and clinical best practice. All Speech and Language Therapists are HCPC-registered, RCSLT members, and ASLTIP accredited, ensuring the highest professional standards.
Families have access to a dual-qualified SLT and IBCLC Lactation Consultant: offering specialised health expertise in infant feeding and lactation.
Discreet, personalised care: Tailored services for families across London.
Flexible options: In-clinic, online, nursery, school or home-based sessions by arrangement.
Family-centred: We set clear, achievable goals and provide practical strategies you can use confidently at home.
FAQs
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We aim to offer initial appointments within a few days or weeks, without the long waiting lists often associated with NHS services.
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We work with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. From infant feeding and weaning support through to speech, language, and social communication in older children, we adapt our approach to each developmental stage.
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We provide therapy at our Harley Street clinic (W1G), at your family home, in nurseries and schools, and through secure online sessions.
We cover:North London – Hampstead (NW3), Highgate (N6), Golders Green & Cricklewood (NW2), Muswell Hill (N10), St John’s Wood (NW8)
West London – Kensington & Chelsea (W8, SW3), Notting Hill (W11), Maida Vale (W9), Chiswick (W4), Fulham (SW6)
Central London – Marylebone (W1U, W1H), Bloomsbury, Holborn (WC1, WC2), Westminster (SW1, W1), Belgravia (SW1X, SW1W), Mayfair (W1J, W1K, W1S), Fitzrovia (W1T), Harley Street (W1G)
East London – Islington (N1, EC1), The City of London (EC1, EC4), Canary Wharf, Docklands (E14), Shoreditch (E1, EC2A), Hackney (E8, E9)
*We may be able to offer home visits outside this area, get in touch to enquire.
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Yes. Parent involvement is central to our approach. We encourage parents to join sessions, ask questions, and use strategies at home between appointments.
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Yes. We offer speech and language therapy for children with social communication needs. We also carry out private autism assessment in our Paediatrician and SLT led clinic using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) for children at our Harley Street Clinic, London. Find out more.
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Discover expert advice on speech and language development and feeding support. Our blog shares evidence-based strategies for parents, from early milestones to practical therapy tips at home.
Testimonials
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“Speech therapy at Baby Speak has been incredible for our daughter. After just a few sessions she started to communicate so much, and she is now more confident talking at nursery. The therapist explained every step clearly and gave us strategies we could use at home, which made a huge difference. Having private speech therapy in London meant we didn’t have to wait months, we’re so grateful.”
Parent in Hampstead
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“Our son was recently diagnosed with autism and we wanted support that was truly neuro-affirmative. Our SLT at Baby Speak understood gestalt language processing and helped us build his communication in a natural, supportive way. We saw him go from echolalia to creating his own phrases, and it felt respectful of his needs. It’s wonderful to see him enjoying communication at home.”
Parent in Islington
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“We were struggling to move our toddler onto solid foods and worried about choking and food refusal. Our Speech and Language Therapist gave us expert guidance on safe weaning, reducing oral aversion, and making mealtimes more positive. Our child now eats a variety of foods and family meals are so much less stressful. Having private feeding therapy in London with Baby Speak has given us confidence and comfort.”
Parent in Notting Hill
Recent Collaboration
In addition to supporting families, Baby Speak also provides professional input to organisations developing products that promote infant feeding and communication. Emma O’Dwyer, Founder of Baby Speak contributed early consultation to Munchkin’s Flow™ range, sharing expert insights as both a Speech and Language Therapist and IBCLC Lactation Consultant. This collaboration reflected our commitment to evidence-based, ethical, and parent-centred practice, shaped by both clinical expertise and lived experience as a breastfeeding mother.
Initial consultation provided for Munchkin’s Flow™ product development (2025).
