Natalie Wright, Children's Speech and Language Therapist — Supporting Families in and Around Exeter, and Online.
Specialising in freeing young children's full communication potential.
Families
Assessment and therapy for children aged up to 7 (end of school Year 2).
Testimonials
Testimonials from parents and educators who have been supported by Natalie.
Selective Mutism
Assessment and therapy for young children with selective mutism.
Services & Fees
A bespoke quotation for the package of services required to meet your individual needs.
About Natalie
"I am passionate about supporting children to communicate successfully and confidently as early as possible in their lives, to help them thrive socially, emotionally and in their learning."
“The FreeMe Services logo, a Rainbow Lorikeet flying skyward, captures my vision of children flying high and reaching their full potential in life when they have the freedom to communicate."
Natalie qualified as a speech and language therapist in 1996 with a BMedSci (Hons) degree from the University of Sheffield. She has over 25 years experience working as a children's speech and language therapist — in NHS and charity sectors, and since 2016 in independent practice.
Experience
Natalie has extensive experience supporting children with a wide range of speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) in a variety of settings, including homes, children's centres, specialist assessment centres, nurseries, pre-schools, and schools. She is passionate about supporting the communication development of autistic children, children with selective mutism, and late talkers.
Approach
Natalie provides personalised, child- and family-centred speech and language therapy, tailored to each child’s unique abilities, interests, challenges, and needs. Her approach is relationship-based, neurodiversity-affirming, and strengths-focused, celebrating every child’s individuality. Committed to practical, high-quality, and enjoyable therapy, Natalie works collaboratively with children, parents, and educators to empower meaningful, lasting changes in communication and daily life.
Professional Memberships
Natalie maintains enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and is a registered member of the:
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): Regulatory body for speech and language therapists practising in the UK.
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT): Professional body for speech and language therapists practising in the UK.
Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP): Provides information and a contact point for members of the public searching for a private speech and language therapist, and provides support and information for independent speech and language therapists in the UK.
"Wow, Natalie has been a god-send for us as we were at a loss with our little one and we found it difficult to make the right decision for our daughter. Natalie totally understands our daughter’s needs, setting out a plan of action and helping us move in the right direction. We have learned so much as parents in order to assist our daughter’s progress, and she continues to make progress in leaps and bounds. Natalie is highly professional, highly skilled in her work and friendly. We would 110% recommend Natalie, no doubts whatsoever! A big thank you Natalie from the bottom of our hearts, we cannot thank you enough!"
Parents of a 3 year 9 month old girl: assessment and intensive therapy package
Natalie Helps Children to Develop a Wide Range of Skills
Self-Regulation and Attention
Listening to, and Understanding What People Say
Play and Thinking
Using Speech Sounds, Words, and Sentences
Communicating Wants, Needs, Thoughts, and Feelings
Talking Clearly, Fluently, and Confidently
How Many Children have Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN)?
Around 20% of children
in primary and secondary schools have speech, language, and communication needs. Around 50% of children living in some areas of the country start school with speech, language, and communication needs.
81% of children
with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs have speech, language, and communication needs.
More than 10% of children
have long-term speech, language, and communication needs that can impact on their literacy, learning, friendships, and emotional wellbeing; that's on average two to three children in every class of 30.
1% of children
have significant speech, language, and communication needs that affect their ability to express their basic needs.
Book a free, no obligation, initial telephone conversation with Natalie today.