Speech and Language Therapy

In adult patients, speech therapy exercises usually focus on strengthening or rebuilding particular skill sets, such as the coordination between your brain and mouth.

A few examples of speech therapy exercises are:

• tongue and mouth coordination and strength exercises

• reading aloud

• controlled facial movements

• word and memory games

During sessions, your therapist may also work on nonverbal communication with you, such as eye contact, gestures, articulation and pausing.

As a non-invasive treatment, the risks of speech and language therapy are minimal. There are, however, some small risks associated with diagnostic tests that may be used during speech and language therapy, including: 

• aspiration during swallowing assessment – during a swallowing assessment, there’s a small risk that food or liquid can enter your lungs, which can lead to infection

• radiation exposure – some diagnostic procedures, such as X-rays, use very low doses of radiation. This is not usually harmful, but you should not have X-rays if you are, or could be, pregnant

There isn’t much preparation needed before your speech and language therapy session. 

It may be helpful to think about your reasons for wanting to have speech and language therapy and what you’d like to achieve from the treatment. You may also want to write down any questions you have for your speech and language therapist, so you don’t forget them. 

Take any relevant documents and test results with you to your appointment if you have them, as they may help your therapist make a diagnosis and plan your treatment more effectively.

There’s no recovery time after speech and language therapy, and after your session, you can go straight home and resume your normal activities. 

Your consultant may give you exercises and activities to practice at home after each session.

Please contact our Ear, Nose & Throat centre for pricing information.

At Welbeck, our speech and language therapists are experts in their field and are dedicated to providing world-class care to every patient.

With access to colleagues across other specialities, our consultants are also able to refer within the Welbeck ecosystem if required to ensure you receive the treatment you need as quickly as possible, all under one roof.  

All appointments, testing, treatment, and follow-up appointments take place within our state-of-the-art facilities, enabling us to deliver accurate diagnostics and advanced treatments.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with a speech and language therapist, please get in touch to make an appointment. Your health is important to us, so we strive to offer same-day appointments whenever possible.

Our consultants are recognised by the major health insurance companies. If you have private health insurance, your treatment at Welbeck can begin once you have obtained authorisation. We also provide care to self-paying patients. Learn more about the different payment options at Welbeck.