Private Speech and Language Therapy for Children

Are you concerned about your child’s speech, feeding or communication skills and don’t know where to turn? Please contact me and we can discuss how I can help you.

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Hi, I’m Sonja McGeachie

I’m an Independent Speech and Language Therapist based in London with over 28 years experience helping babies and children with developmental delay and complex needs overcome speech, language, and feeding challenges.

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How I can help you

I offer structured and bespoke assessments, practical and personalised support, advice, training and consultancy in response to your child’s speech and language needs.

Speech and Oral Motor Difficulties

Comprehensive assessments and evidence-based therapy are provided for all types of Speech Sound Disorders (SSD), including Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT). Whether your child is struggling with a lisp, a tricky /R/ sound, or has difficulty controlling their lip, tongue, or jaw muscles for speech and eating, these are tough skills to master, but I am here to help. With targeted guidance and practice, we can build clear speech and strong oral function together!

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Developmental Delay

Is your child late in talking and struggling to communicate or making friends? Maybe he or she is not able to tell you their needs without a tantrum and tears? Perhaps your little one doesn’t speak at all or he/she repeats words or sentences you say? I am able to clarify for you what the issues are, what might be causing them and how to help you help your child.

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CAS (Childhood Apraxia of Speech) – working with Visual cues (pictures and hand gestures) to help my student perfect his CH sound

London Speech & Feeding Reviews

      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 81 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
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   Eva Olsen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sonja did an excellent job! My five-year old daughter had a lisp and through a step-by-step programme my daughter gradually corrected it. It took daily practise in between sessions but it’s so worth it. However, we will miss going to sessions! My daughter truly enjoyed spending time with Sonja and we will miss her! She is very warm and fun, which makes sessions lots of fun for your child.

Owner's reply
Thank you Eva you were both wonderful clients I am both delighted and a bit sad that we fixed the lisp so quickly as now won‘t be seeing you again! We must think of an excuse :) xx
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   behnaz emamy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We took our 13-month-old daughter to speech and feeding therapy with Sonja, because she didn’t know how to chewing. After just about two weeks of therapy with Sonja, she has started learning how to chew. We are very happy with the progress and grateful for the therapist’s support, patience, and professional care. We highly recommend their service.

Owner's reply
I am thrilled about our lovely progress nothing gives me more joy thank you Behnaz
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Michela Sglavo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very  good  experience  end the doctor she is very  professional  end very  sweet  white my son and we are very  happy  thank you

Owner's reply
Thank you Michela it was a pleasure I hope to see you and lovely L again the autumn x
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Margherita Giannoni 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sonja is fantastic! I started with her my journey couple of months ago and I have been incredibly enjoyed my experience so far! I’ve trusted her method and followed all the exercises she gave me and I have improved a lot. She is patient and she provide all the support and tools to succeeded in your journey. Super recommended!

Owner's reply
Thank you Margherita its been so rewarding and joyful supporting an adult client for a change with articulation work! I have loved it! Go very well!x
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Elise LM 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sonja has been an absolute lifesaver for our family. She is wonderfully patient and empathetic, and she knows exactly how to capture a child's attention and keep them focused. We were especially impressed by how quickly she diagnosed our son when others couldn't.

I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic speech therapist!

Owner's reply
Thank you Elise it was a great privilege to support you and your son and I am so delighted about the progress he made! xx
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Heather Kamps 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great experience working with Sonja. She is able to make sessions productive and fun at the same time, my 4 year old really looked forward to the sessions! She gave us detailed instructions on exercises to do at home to help maximise the impact of the therapy and my son made a lot of progress in his sessions. His speech has improved so much and others can understand what he is saying much more easily. I’ve seen a big uptick in his desire to play with other kids who he doesn’t already know well and I think it’s because he can more easily communicate with them.

I’d highly recommend Sonja’s services!

Owner's reply
Thank you Heather am thrilled about our boy‘s progress he really has come along in leaps and bounds! X
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Elissa Makris 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sonja came for a home visit to observe feeding and speech for my 19 month old son who has Down syndrome. She was very professional and helpful, she answered all my questions and took her time with my son to observe him and share useful information throughout the session and afterwards.

Owner's reply
Thanks so much Elissa it was a pleasure supporting you
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Lucy Wragg 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have only had one session with Sonja so far but she instantly bonded with my son Marley and was so knowledgeable and helpful to me as a parent too. Since our session, she has been very prompt in replying to emails and given extremely useful advice and detailed answers to my questions. I hope we with be staying with Sonja for some time - she is the best speech and language therapist we have had by far!

Owner's reply
Wow thank you Lucy :) I certainly will be glad to supporting you and Marley delighted you found me!
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Lydia Joseph-erameh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter has been working with Sonja for just over a year and we couldn't be happier with the progress she's made.

Sonja is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and truly skilled at what she does. She takes the time to understand my daughter's individual learning style and adapts each session to keep her engaged and motivated. Her calm, encouraging approach has made a noticeable difference not only in my daughter’s speech progress, but also in her confidence. I’m so grateful for the care and expertise she brings to every session and the support that stretches beyond each session in the form of homework and advice.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sonja to anyone!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much Lydia I am delighted to see the progress we have made together Team A! :) onward and forward!X
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Jerkins Domingo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are very happy to have found The London Speech and Feeding Practice through an online search and by coming across Sonja’s website and blog. Our three-year-old has been attending therapy for about seven months now, and we have been pleased with the experience. Sonja is professional, kind, and welcoming, which made it easy for our son to connect with and engage with her.

During our first appointment, Sonja carried out a thorough assessment and provided a detailed report, including clear recommendations to support our son. The therapy sessions are child-led and play-based, and Sonja always takes the time to explain what our son is working on. She also models strategies for us and shows us how we can support him at home.

Sonja actively involves us as parents in planning strategies and values our thoughts and ideas. After every session, she sends a detailed follow-up email outlining what was covered and how we can continue supporting our son at home. This guidance has been incredibly helpful, and she also shares useful resources for us to explore.

We are delighted to see the progress our son has made - from babbling to using single words and now short phrases in context, with growing confidence in verbalising. With Sonja’s continued support and guidance, we are hopeful that he will keep improving.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much Jerkins for this lovely review, it means the world to me! I have loved supporting you and your little one and seeing those breakthroughs! X

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“Sonja is amazing at what she does!
My 9 year old daughter had a lisp and Sonja really helped with that. She taught my daughter how to create a new habit when saying certain sounds and gave us homework/advice on how to reinforce that. Every session had good structure and engaging activities set up which was always great fun.
I feel like my daughter’s speech has improved and I’m grateful to Sonja for that.
As well as being an amazing therapist, Sonja made my daughter feel special. Every session was eagerly anticipated (despite the hour long journey after school to get to Sonja).
Thank you Sonja, we’ll always remember you and appreciate your help!”
Mum of Maya
“Thank you so much for your time, and for your incredibly helpful email and tools. We found the appointment so helpful, it really felt like the penny dropped. It’s been really heartening to feel that we understand what our child needs from us a lot more.
We are channelling our inner Mr Tumble!”
Email from a mum in June 2023
“My son’s speech has improved within a few sessions and we are extremely happy. Sonja is wonderful, and adapts the teaching to the child’s needs. Highly recommend Sonja!”

Marsha S.
“I visited London Speech and Feeding a couple of days ago with my 8-month-old granddaughter and her mother. Sonja made us feel comfortable and at ease from our first introductions. She was able to pinpoint my granddaughter’s mum’s anxiety around weaning very quickly. She not only gave her the tools to do this successfully, but also really encouraged my granddaughter’s mum and instilled confidence that she had everything she needed to make this sometimes-difficult transition without further anxiety.
Sonja was very thorough in her initial assessment of my granddaughter’s physical milestones and her developing speech. My granddaughter felt very comfortable with Sonja and happily played along with her. Then came the big moment – trying out various foods! We were amazed to see just how easily my granddaughter, with Sonja’s expert encouragement, took to sampling the wonderful array of different delicious morsels Sonja had prepared for the session. My granddaughter even drank from a cup for the first time! Wonderful!
Sonja then emailed a summary of the session and an extensive array of resources with suggestions for my granddaughter’s mum which she has now put into action.
My granddaughter’s mum couldn’t thank Sonja enough for her caring attitude, extensive knowledge, and warm professionalism. I have no hesitation in recommending Sonja, she’s a fantastic Speech Language and Feeding Therapist!”
Michelle I. , Grandmother of an 8-month-old girl
“Sonja (and her lovely colleague, Sandra) were stupendous. I had brought my one-year-old son to see them as I was concerned that he wasn’t eating enough. They looked at his history and we ate together to make sure they had all the information they needed to give an accurate diagnosis. Whilst our outcome was that Henry was in fact doing brilliantly (and I just needed to chill out a bit!), I would imagine if there was something more serious going on, Sonja would make you feel just as supported and empowered as she did with us. Excellent follow-ups too. Money well spent for a bit of reassurance for a stressed out mama. Thank you, Sonja!”
Eleanor C. , Mother of Henry Age 1
“Sonja helped my 7 year old daughter with a well established lisp and tongue thrust and after only a couple of sessions we noticed a big improvement and she has been progressing well ever since. Sonja is kind, funny and makes the speech therapy a pleasure – my daughter has been happy to go to each session and even to do all the practice in between. Thank you Sonja!”
S. Johnson., Mother of Esme (7 years old)
“We are extremely happy and wanted to let you know, as I don’t think we’d have seen anywhere near such a rapid improvement without your help. It’s made a huge difference and I’m still using all the strategies you taught me all the time with him… I’m so thankful we found you and I can’t actually believe he’s caught up on more than a year delay in less than 6 months.”
Rachel L., Mother of Freddie (3.5 years old)
“Sonja is a very good and committed professional. She is always enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I am so glad to have found her. She came to assist Christian with eating and drinking issues. Quickly we got on with all the new recommendations she gave us. In a few weeks time he got to do most of the things expected for his age. We are all really pleased with Sonja’s support. I really recommend her.”
Claudia S., Mother of Christian (14 months)
“Sonja has been a real help for my 5 year old daughter. Due to her support, my daughter is now able to clearly and correctly enunciate ‘th’ ‘f’ and ’s’. She was also helpful in making positional changes to her seating to help her concentrate better and kept her engaged throughout all the lessons which is a feat in itself on zoom!”
Helen S. , Mother of Catherine Age 5

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Eva Olsen

Sonja did an excellent job! My five-year old daughter had a lisp and through a step-by-step programme my daughter gradually corrected it. It took daily practise in between sessions but it’s so worth it. However, we will miss going to sessions! My daughter truly enjoyed spending time with Sonja and we will miss her! She is very warm and fun, which makes sessions lots of fun for your child.

Owner's reply
Thank you Eva you were both wonderful clients I am both delighted and a bit sad that we fixed the lisp so quickly as now won‘t be seeing you again! We must think of an excuse :) xx

behnaz emamy

We took our 13-month-old daughter to speech and feeding therapy with Sonja, because she didn’t know how to chewing. After just about two weeks of therapy with Sonja, she has started learning how to chew. We are very happy with the progress and grateful for the therapist’s support, patience, and professional care. We highly recommend their service.

Owner's reply
I am thrilled about our lovely progress nothing gives me more joy thank you Behnaz

Michela Sglavo

Very good experience end the doctor she is very professional end very sweet white my son and we are very happy thank you

Owner's reply
Thank you Michela it was a pleasure I hope to see you and lovely L again the autumn x

Margherita Giannoni

Sonja is fantastic! I started with her my journey couple of months ago and I have been incredibly enjoyed my experience so far! I’ve trusted her method and followed all the exercises she gave me and I have improved a lot. She is patient and she provide all the support and tools to succeeded in your journey. Super recommended!

Owner's reply
Thank you Margherita its been so rewarding and joyful supporting an adult client for a change with articulation work! I have loved it! Go very well!x

Elise LM

Sonja has been an absolute lifesaver for our family. She is wonderfully patient and empathetic, and she knows exactly how to capture a child's attention and keep them focused. We were especially impressed by how quickly she diagnosed our son when others couldn't. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic speech therapist!

Owner's reply
Thank you Elise it was a great privilege to support you and your son and I am so delighted about the progress he made! xx

Heather Kamps

We had a great experience working with Sonja. She is able to make sessions productive and fun at the same time, my 4 year old really looked forward to the sessions! She gave us detailed instructions on exercises to do at home to help maximise the impact of the therapy and my son made a lot of progress in his sessions. His speech has improved so much and others can understand what he is saying much more easily. I’ve seen a big uptick in his desire to play with other kids who he doesn’t already know well and I think it’s because he can more easily communicate with them. I’d highly recommend Sonja’s services!

Owner's reply
Thank you Heather am thrilled about our boy‘s progress he really has come along in leaps and bounds! X

Elissa Makris

Sonja came for a home visit to observe feeding and speech for my 19 month old son who has Down syndrome. She was very professional and helpful, she answered all my questions and took her time with my son to observe him and share useful information throughout the session and afterwards.

Owner's reply
Thanks so much Elissa it was a pleasure supporting you

Lucy Wragg

We have only had one session with Sonja so far but she instantly bonded with my son Marley and was so knowledgeable and helpful to me as a parent too. Since our session, she has been very prompt in replying to emails and given extremely useful advice and detailed answers to my questions. I hope we with be staying with Sonja for some time - she is the best speech and language therapist we have had by far!

Owner's reply
Wow thank you Lucy :) I certainly will be glad to supporting you and Marley delighted you found me!

Lydia Joseph-erameh

My daughter has been working with Sonja for just over a year and we couldn't be happier with the progress she's made. Sonja is incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and truly skilled at what she does. She takes the time to understand my daughter's individual learning style and adapts each session to keep her engaged and motivated. Her calm, encouraging approach has made a noticeable difference not only in my daughter’s speech progress, but also in her confidence. I’m so grateful for the care and expertise she brings to every session and the support that stretches beyond each session in the form of homework and advice. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sonja to anyone!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much Lydia I am delighted to see the progress we have made together Team A! :) onward and forward!X

Jerkins Domingo

We are very happy to have found The London Speech and Feeding Practice through an online search and by coming across Sonja’s website and blog. Our three-year-old has been attending therapy for about seven months now, and we have been pleased with the experience. Sonja is professional, kind, and welcoming, which made it easy for our son to connect with and engage with her. During our first appointment, Sonja carried out a thorough assessment and provided a detailed report, including clear recommendations to support our son. The therapy sessions are child-led and play-based, and Sonja always takes the time to explain what our son is working on. She also models strategies for us and shows us how we can support him at home. Sonja actively involves us as parents in planning strategies and values our thoughts and ideas. After every session, she sends a detailed follow-up email outlining what was covered and how we can continue supporting our son at home. This guidance has been incredibly helpful, and she also shares useful resources for us to explore. We are delighted to see the progress our son has made - from babbling to using single words and now short phrases in context, with growing confidence in verbalising. With Sonja’s continued support and guidance, we are hopeful that he will keep improving.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much Jerkins for this lovely review, it means the world to me! I have loved supporting you and your little one and seeing those breakthroughs! X