At Baby Speak, we provide specialist private Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services for babies, children, and families across London. Based at our Harley Street clinic (W1G), we also offer flexible therapy in your home, nursery, school, or online.

Our therapists bring extensive experience across both NHS and private practice, including leading paediatric hospitals such as Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Portland Hospital.

Whether you are seeking help with speech clarity, language development, stammering, social skills, or feeding difficulties, Baby Speak offers trusted expertise in the heart of London.

What is Speech and Language Therapy?

Speech and language therapy supports children with a wide range of communication and feeding needs. These may include:

• Speech sound difficulties (unclear speech, pronunciation issues)

• Language delays (late talking, limited vocabulary, difficulties with grammar)

• Stammering and fluency difficulties

• Social communication difficulties

• Feeding and swallowing concerns including breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and weaning challenges

Early intervention can make a significant difference in a child’s development. Our aim is to provide parents with clear guidance and children with therapy that is practical, engaging, and scientifically evidence-based.

Private Speech Therapy in London

For many families, accessing NHS services can mean long waiting lists and limited session availability. Private Speech and Language Therapy at Baby Speak offers a more flexible, personalised service. We provide:

• Rapid access to assessment and support

• Flexible appointments to suit family schedules

• Tailored therapy plans designed around each child’s unique needs

• Close communication with parents and schools to ensure consistent progress

Our team of SLTs bring experience from both the private sector and the NHS, having worked in highly respected paediatric settings such as Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Portland Hospital. This ensures your child receives trusted, professional care grounded in clinical expertise.

Feeding difficulties and SLT expertise

In addition to communication challenges, we have specialist expertise in infant feeding difficulties. Our dual-qualified Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and IBCLC Lactation Consultants, can support:

• Breastfeeding challenges (poor latch, tongue-tie concerns, painful feeding)

• Bottle refusal or difficulty transitioning between breast and bottle

• Weaning problems, including gagging or texture aversion

This combined expertise ensures that families receive comprehensive support from birth through the early years. Find out more.

Our approach to therapy

We believe in a holistic, family-centred approach. Every child is unique, and therapy is designed to be enjoyable, interactive, and effective. Sessions may involve play-based activities, structured tasks, or parent-child interaction techniques, depending on the child’s needs.

We provide:

• Initial assessments (comprehensive review of speech, language, and/or feeding skills)

• Individual therapy sessions at home, Harley Street Clinic, nursery/school or online

• Parental coaching to support communication and feeding strategies at home

• Collaboration with schools and nurseries for joined-up care

Why choose Baby Speak?

• Harley Street expertise: Trusted, high-quality clinical care in the heart of London.

• Extensive clinical background: Our SLTs have both private and NHS experience such as in leading paediatric hospitals, including Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Portland Hospital.

• Discreet, personalised care: Tailored services for families across London.

• Flexible options: In-clinic, online, nursery, school or home-based sessions by arrangement.

Locations we serve

Our SLTs are able to offer home visits across North, West, Central, and East London, including:

• North London – Hampstead (NW3), Highgate (N6), Golders Green & Cricklewood (NW2), Muswell Hill (N10), St John’s Wood (NW8)

• West London – Kensington & Chelsea (W8, SW3), Notting Hill (W11), Maida Vale (W9), Chiswick (W4), Fulham (SW6)

• Central London – Marylebone (W1U, W1H), Bloomsbury, Holborn (WC1, WC2), Westminster (SW1, W1), Belgravia (SW1X, SW1W), Mayfair (W1J, W1K, W1S), Fitzrovia (W1T), Harley Street (W1G)

• East London – Islington (N1, EC1), The City of London (EC1, EC4), Canary Wharf, Docklands (E14), Shoreditch (E1, EC2A), Hackney (E8, E9)

This wide coverage allows families from across London to access private speech therapy services that are professional, flexible, and effective. We maybe able to offer home visits outside this area, get in touch to enquire.

Where we carry out sessions

At Baby Speak, we understand that every family’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer flexible options for how therapy is delivered, ensuring your child receives support in the setting that works best for you.

At Home Sessions

Many families choose to have sessions in their own home. This allows children to feel relaxed in a familiar environment, often leading to more natural communication and feeding interactions. At-home sessions also give therapists the chance to see how your child communicates and eats in their daily setting, and to offer practical strategies using your own routines, toys, and equipment.

Harley Street Clinic

For families who prefer a clinical environment, we offer appointments at our Harley Street clinic in Central London. This location provides a quiet, professional space equipped for assessments and therapy.

Nursery or School Visits

We can also see children in their nursery or school, working directly with teachers and support staff. This ensures that strategies introduced in therapy are reinforced consistently throughout the school day.

Online Sessions

For families outside London, or those looking for flexibility, we provide online Speech and Language Therapy sessions via secure video platforms. Online therapy can be particularly effective for parent coaching, progress reviews, and follow-up support.