Meet the Speech and Language Therapist
Susanna Smith is a Highly Specialised Speech and Language Therapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting preschool children and their families.
Areas of specialism with preschool children
Autism
Social communication
Gestalt Language Processing
Early communication development
Parent-child interaction
Sensory regulation and communication
Qualifications & Professional Training
BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy Degree – 2007
NNEB Nursery Nurse Diploma – 1997
SCERTS trained (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support)
Training in Gestalt Language Processing
Training in strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming practice
Training in HANDLE (neurodevelopment and learning efficiency)
Professional Registration
Registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
Member of ASLTIP (Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice)
Member of RCSLT (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy)
Personal
Resident of Havering, Essex
Wife and mother of two
Member of Romford Speakers Toastmasters Club
Specialist Client Population
Preschool children (under school age)
At Chattercubs, therapy is specifically designed for preschool children who experience differences or difficulties with communication, language, interaction, and social communication.
We understand that communication is about much more than words.
All behaviour is communication. A child's interests, play, interactions, emotions, and behaviours provide valuable insight into how they experience and communicate with the world around them.
Therapy is child-led, play-based, and evidence-informed, with support tailored to each child's unique strengths, sensory profile, and communication style.
By building connection, confidence, and engagement first, we create the foundations for communication to flourish.
Clinic Information
Clinic Location
Chattercubs Clinic
Ground Floor, The Bates Business Centre
The Old Brickworks, Church Road
Harold Wood, RM3 0JA
Getting Here
Chattercubs is located at Bates Business Centre, Harold Wood, RM3 0JA.
🚗 Convenient free on-site parking for families attending the Chattercubs clinic
🚆 5-minute walk from Harold Wood Station (Elizabeth Line)
🚌 The 496 bus travels directly down Church Road in Harold Wood (RM3)
Clinic Hours
The Chattercubs clinic in Harold Wood operates during preschool hours, 10am - 3pm, Monday - Thursday.
Term time only