“We’ve just seen the video of you working with Dad and we are delighted to hear him talking. Hearing him say mums name for the first time since his stroke was just the best thing! Thank you!”
— Daughter of client with severe apraxia of speech and aphasia following stroke
“Without your expertise i am sure he would not be as good as he is so thank you once again”
— Partner of a client with aphasia following a stroke
“We would like to say a huge thank to Michaela, for all the support in speech therapy that she has given to my husband Andy in the last 12 months. When Andy first met Michaela the only word he could say was ‘skins’ (which could have meant anything). Michaela has been the best asset in my husbands care package.”
— Kerry, wife of Andy who has severe apraxia and aphasia following a brain haemorrhage
“Michaela offers a client and needs led, collaborative approach with the work that she does. Often working with complex issues she is always positive and solution focused in her approach. Michaela is knowledgeable and highly skilled. She has completed some excellent outcomes working independently with clients, however Michaela also works not only with other disciplines but as an integral team member, working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and clients alike.
Michaela works to a high standard, producing excellent outcomes within direct clinical interventions. She is equally as able and talented at working in a consultative manner, providing advice, guidance and case formulation and also providing training for staff in aspects of dysphagia management and communication skills.
Michaela is a pleasure to work alongside and I highly value her skills, experience and opinion. ”
— Louise Birkett-Swan, Clinical Neuropsychologist
“Michaela is an exceptional Speech and Language Therapist. I have been working with Michaela on complex neurological cases for over twenty years. She always puts the injured person at the centre of her practice and her approach with clients is second to none.
Michaela continues to develop her own practice to ensure that she is able to offer clients the best possible service.
Michaela is always an asset to a treating team.”
— Clark Gilkes, Case Manager
“Having worked with Michaela across several settings and cases, I can say with confidence that Michaela provides an excellent SLT service. She works holistically with the client and the multi disciplinary team to set and achieve realistic goals. She is very approachable and professional whilst being able to foster a positive rapport with both clients and families alike.”
— Mary McCarron, Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist
