About The Therapist

Vicky Hughes, BSc (Hons), MRCSLT, MASLTIP, Reg. HPC

I qualified with an honours degree in Clinical Language Sciences (Speech and Language Therapy) from Leeds Metropolitan University in 1994 and have experience working in both the private sector and the NHS.

I am a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice and am registered with the Health Professions Council.

I have worked with children, adults and people with learning disabilities over the past fourteen years, and enjoy the variety of working with people with a range of communication difficulties.

In March 2002 I gained a certificate in Advanced Dysphagia (Swallowing Disorders) from Manchester Metropolitan University.

I am now a Lidcombe Trained Therapist. See our NEWS page for more details.

Rhoda Badge, BSc (Hons), MRCSLT, MASLTIP, Reg. HPC

I qualified with a BSc (Hons) degree in Speech Pathology and Therapy from Manchester University in 1996. Since this time, I have worked within the NHS and for a charitable organistion. I am a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice and I am registered with the Health Professions Council.

During my career, I have worked with children and young adults up to the age of sixteen, with a variety of difficulties. For the past 9 years, I have specialised in working with young people with autistic spectrum disorders. I am a qualified PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) practitioner, and have lots of experience using Social Stories. I also have an interest within the field of verbal dyspraxia, and have completed training in the Nuffield Centre Dyspraxia Programme.