Lorna specialises in supporting individuals with neurological conditions, stroke and other acquired brain injuries to overcome communication and swallowing challenges. She has particular expertise working with clients with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and is a contributing author to the FND consensus recommendations for speech therapists.

Prior to starting Illuminate Speech Therapy, Lorna worked for 12 years at the UK’s largest dedicated specialist neurological hospital The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery. Her experiences there honed skills in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of conditions and their associated symptoms. She holds additional certification in the management of facial palsy from The Facial Therapy Specialists International.

In other roles Lorna gained significant experience working in voice and draws on her qualifications in health coaching to better equip all clients and their support networks with the knowledge and confidence to be active participants in their care and achieve their self-identified goals.