Karen Melvin

Speech and Language Therapist in Londonderry

Member since 09/07/2024

Actively taking new clients Londonderry BT48

Contact This Therapist Call 07793731744

2 Years with ASLTIP

31 Areas of experience

2 Age groups

1 Practice location

I am an experienced SLT (18+ years in NHS) working in the Derry/Donegal area.

I specialise in working with Adults/young people with a Learning/Intellectual Disability and/or Autism as well as Adults with Dementia or other Mental Health Conditions. I am both a Regional Makaton Tutor and highly skilled in the management of Dysphagia (Difficulties with Eating, Drinking, Swallowing). I am passionate about kind, sensitive, trauma informed support for people with communication differences. I have a particular interest in supporting Autistic people experiencing distress and overwhelm. I focus on each persons unique communication strengths and support the people I work with and their families through neuro-affirming care. Understanding each individuals lived experience is central to my work and approach. I have HCPC and CORU Registration, enabling me to support people 1:1 in clinic or in their work/school/ home environment either side of the Derry/Donegal border . Bespoke training also available.

Who does Karen work with?

Adult Secondary school and adolescent

What can Karen help with?

AAC (augmentative and alternative communication)
Aged care
Attention related difficulties (ADD, ADHD)
Autism spectrum
Behavioural difficulties
Capacity assessment support
Case management
Cerebral palsy
Cognitive -communication difficulties
Consultancy to services
Dementia
Down's syndrome
Dysphagia
Eating and drinking; feeding
End of life issues
Intermediary work
Learning disability
Medico-legal (including reports for legal proceedings)
Mental health
Mentoring
Palliative care
Selective mutism
Sensory integration difficulties
Signing
Social and emotional difficulties
Supervision
Swallowing
Training
Training for educational settings/schools/SEN staff
Tribunal assessments or reports
Youth justice

Where and how?

In person around Londonderry (BT48)

What happens next?

1 Send your enquiry It goes straight to Karen's practice inbox.
2 Talk through what you need Ask questions and find out how the therapist may be able to help.
3 Begin support Agree the next step and move forward when you are ready.

Start with a message

Contact details

Phone07793731744

Practice locationLondonderry BT48

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