CATHERINE

Catherine has over 15 years Speech Therapy experience working at both NHS and private hospitals specialising in complex Neurology and Neuro-trauma. She is competent in Videofluroscopy, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evauation of Swallowing (FEES) and Tracheostomy . She has extensive experience in rehabilitation of Aphasia and Dysarthria, Catherine is the winner of both the National 2023 Chroma Allied Health Award for Leadership and the 2023 Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Giving Voice Award for her contribution to improving the lives of people with communication and swallowing difficulties. She has recently been awarded the 2024 National Institute for Health and Care research South West Internship.

She trained in stammering at the internationally respected City Literacy Institute, and has worked as a Specialist in Stammering and Voice.

Qualifications and Training

MSc Speech and Language Sciences

Diploma in counselling

Level 3 Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallow (FEES) competent for complex Dysphagia

Level 3 Videofluoroscopy Competent

Tracheostomy Competent

McNeil Dysphagia Therapy competent

Registered MBSIMP clinician

Working with Adults that stammer (City Lit)

Expert Witness trained