Marisa has over 20 years in the field as a speech and language therapist. She finds joy in watching children grow in confidence as they learn to communicate — knowing that language is foundational to how we connect and build relationships with others. Marisa adores her career and children and this is seen in every interaction she has with children and their families.

Marisa founded Speech Boom: Assessment and Therapy out of a desire to create a space where children with Speech, Language and Communication (SLC) needs could come with their families to receive expert help and support. She takes pride in Speech Boom being the places where a team of specialists can flourish with all the necessary resources, believing in the strength of a team.

A fully qualified Speech and Language Therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting children and young people. With a huge heart for children, she works closely with families and educators to ensure progress continues beyond sessions.

With a background in specialist school settings and early years intervention, Rachel is passionate about helping every child reach their communication potential and minimise barriers to learning.

More recently, she completed a Master’s in Dyslexia assessment and diagnosis.

Through specialist assessment and tailored tuition, Rachel helps unlock each child’s literacy and communication potential—building confidence and a love of learning.

Kathy is a qualified UK primary and special needs teacher and SENCO who has worked with children for over 25 years.

Her teaching journey began in South Africa and has taken her across the globe, including time in Japan and Chile.

She currently works as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant while completing her Elklan Level 3 training, further strengthening her ability to support children’s communication needs.

Her focus is always on nurturing each child’s potential with creativity and care. Children adore their sessions with Kathy.

Nicole brings a compassionate approach to her work, grounded in hands-on experience supporting children with autism, speech delay, and a wide range of communication needs.

She holds a First Class Honours degree in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Nottingham, with specialist modules in developmental disorders, linguistics, and educational psychology.

Nicole has worked across nursery, Montessori, and specialist school settings, and is confident using a range of communication strategies (including AAC). She has experience implementing therapy plans under SLT guidance and has completed the DIR/Floortime model of intervention for children with autism, providing neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-based support to young children on the spectrum.