Bhavika is a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with 20 years of experience, including 17 years within the NHS. She recently transitioned into independent practice to balance parental responsibilities while pursuing her passion for providing direct speech and language therapy to children and their families, helping them become confident and competent communicators.
Bhavika has worked across a variety of settings in Central London, North West London and Hertfordshire, including community clinics, nurseries, primary and secondary schools, and clients’ homes. She has extensive experience supporting children aged 18 months to 18 years with diverse communication needs, such as Language Delay, Developmental Language Disorder, Speech Sound Delay/Disorder, Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia, Stammering, Selective Mutism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Learning Difficulties (including Global Delay), and Autism.
She has completed several post-qualification courses, including Palin PCI, Lidcombe Therapy for Stammering, SCERTS, and most recently, Gestalt Language Processing.
Bhavika provides a range of speech and language assessments and interventions, including assessments for EHCPs and appeals. She offers therapy and assessment in the child’s home, nursery, or school and can also provide telehealth services where appropriate.
Bhavika is passionate about helping children reach their full potential by working closely with communication partners to support their development in everyday environments.