Client Experiences

Choosing support for communication difficulties can feel overwhelming. These experiences from clients and families reflect the compassionate, personalised approach at Kilburn Speech & Language Therapy.

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“My husband and I have no hesitation in recommending Marisa as an excellent speech therapist.  After a stroke robbed me of the ability to talk and the waiting time for an NHS Speech Therapist was unacceptable,  we felt it was important for my recovery to engage Marisa’s services, and we are so pleased we did.  Not only has she obviously worked very hard at gaining her skills, but she made each session a happy one with her very pleasant and gentle personality.  My husband can’t thank her enough for all the help she gave me, which made a huge difference to my recovery.  We wish her every success for the future.”

Client with post-stroke dysarthria, August 2025

Marisa is professional, effective, supportive and kind. She has been an immense support to our mum as she has navigated aphasia. The therapy she has provided has been individually tailored to mum’s needs and also her interests. Mum has built a comfortable relationship with Marisa, and she trusts her totally; this has helped her recovery. We would not hesitate to recommend Marisa.

Daughter of a client with aphasia, February 2026

“You’ve helped me an awful lot.” … “Oh, it’s been absolutely brilliant. It’s lovely to be able to talk to her, laugh together.”

Client with post-stroke aphasia, 2026

“Marisa made my adult son feel at ease immediately, listening to his concerns about his communication / social skills that have been hampered by a hearing issue and autism.

 

He felt “heard” for the first time, as did I as a parent.

 

We are working on speaking with greater confidence and assertiveness, and on asking and answering questions, which will help his future in so many ways.

 

Marisa changed our lives after only a few sessions, and my son feels much more confident about talking.

 

Marisa is very professional, organised and knowledgeable, and we value her hugely.

Thank you, Marisa.”

Parent of an autistic client, December 2024