About
Hi, I'm Jasmine — and I believe every person deserves to be understood.
I'm a Speech and Language Therapist with 15 years' experience, specialising in communication for people with learning disabilities and autism — and the families, staff and services around them.
Too many people are still spoken about, not spoken with.
I'm Jasmine Thiam, an HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist and RCSLT Member. Over 15 years I've worked across the NHS, independent practice, specialist education, learning disability, autism and social care services.
My specialist work focuses particularly on adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, complex communication and communication inclusion. I also support children and young people, particularly where learning disability, autism, AAC or complex communication needs are involved.
I like to work alongside people rather than around them: listening to the person and those who know them best, looking at what happens in real life, and keeping advice practical. What matters to me is dignity, participation, autonomy and communication access — for everyone.
Credentials
- HCPC Registered Speech & Language Therapist
- RCSLT Member (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists)
- ICO Registered
- Professional indemnity insurance (fully insured)
My values
What you can expect when we work together.
Respect & dignity
The person's preferences, autonomy and right to be heard stay at the centre of every decision.
Partnership
Working with the person, families, staff and professionals — never around them.
Practical impact
Focused recommendations that people can use in everyday life, not advice that stays on paper.
Communication inclusion
Changing environments and communication partners so more people can participate and be understood.
My story
Why I Founded SheSpeaksSLT
After years working across health, education and social care, I came to a clear conclusion: communication barriers are rarely about the person. They are created — and reinforced — by the systems around them.
I founded SheSpeaksSLT to bridge that gap. Not with generic advice or therapy for therapy's sake, but with focused, practical and evidence-informed input designed to create meaningful change in everyday life.
Some people need ongoing Speech and Language Therapy. Others may benefit most from one assessment, a consultation, a short block of input, coaching for the people around them, an environmental change or a review. The recommendation should fit the person and the situation.
Everything I do is grounded in the same belief: when communication is taken seriously, lives get bigger.
How I work
A clear, collaborative process — from first conversation to lasting change.
- Step 1
Discovery
A free, no-pressure call to understand the person, the context and what you're hoping to change.
- Step 2
Assessment
Specialist, person-centred assessment grounded in clinical evidence and real-life observation.
- Step 3
Recommendations
Clear, prioritised recommendations written in plain English — usable by families and teams alike.
- Step 4
Implementation
Hands-on support, training and resources that embed change into everyday practice.
- Step 5
Review
Structured review to measure outcomes, refine strategies and plan the next steps together.
Let's see if we're the right fit.
A free, no-pressure call to talk through what you need.