Private Speech & Language Therapy across Cornwall

“Claire Eckersley has been giving my brother speech therapy since 2017. My brother (now in 2021 aged 80) lost much of his ability to speak following a stroke in 2016. Claire has been brilliant for him. She is extremely professional, skilled, and knowledgeable. She is also flexible and adaptable and has tailored my brother's treatment to his needs but also to his personality. With her help and encouragement he has made progress and has also absorbed strategies from her to deal with his frustration at his condition. Claire is imaginative and has great empathy. Her focus and energy are remarkable as is her knowledge of appropriate technology. I unreservedly recommend her – I am sure she would find a way to help anyone with speech problems.”

“My name is J.S., and I have recently been within the care of Claire Eckersley. Claire has just been the best professional Speech and Language therapist who I was so very lucky to have found, while feeling very desperate within myself. I could not speak after having an extremely bad time with laryngitis and my vocal chords had been damaged. I could not speak and so I took it upon myself to seek a Speech and Language therapist, as the alternative was incomprehensible. I can honestly say that Claire was a life saver. Not only was she extremely welcoming and very positive, Claire made me feel that there was light at the end of the tunnel. The exercises and re training of my vocal chords was amazing, and after only a short time, I was able to use my voice again. I can not state enough how Claire helped me regain my confidence and hope, with the ability of speech again. I would recommend Claire to anyone who needs any kind of help within her professional capacity. Thank you Claire.”

“Claire worked with my daughter over a number of sessions to smooth out her speech. She was warm, reassuring and patient and together they explored a range of techniques for her to practice and draw on when necessary. I would (and indeed have!) recommend her to anyone who is looking for help with their stammering.”

“Claire has recently been working with my 11 year old son who had developed a stutter, and had always struggled pronouncing the "w" and "r" sounds. She saw him once a week for 6 weeks, initially for an assessment, then talked to him about the reasons and science behind why he stutters, and then gave him some techniques to use to help him overcome this, which they practiced together. She also showed him how to correctly pronounce the sounds he was struggling with. We started to see an improvement after a couple of sessions – and towards the end others started commenting on how his speech had improved. Claire was friendly, flexible and professional throughout, and immediately made my son feel very comfortable so he was very happy going to the sessions – he could also appreciate how much she was helping him. I would therefore highly recommend Cornwall Speech Therapy – thank you so much Claire for helping us!”

“Working with Claire has been a real asset to the clients and families I support as a Case Manager. Claire combines exceptional clinical knowledge with a warm, approachable manner that enables her to build genuine therapeutic relationships, even with individuals who may initially be reluctant to engage. She has a remarkable ability to identify practical, meaningful communication strategies that translate into real improvements in everyday life. What particularly stands out is Claire's commitment to collaborative working. She is proactive, responsive and an excellent team player, contributing thoughtfully within multidisciplinary teams while always keeping the client's goals and quality of life at the centre of her practice. Her reports are clear, evidence-based and clinically robust, making them invaluable for rehabilitation planning, case management and litigation. Claire is also highly adaptable, tailoring her approach to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Whether supporting someone following a traumatic brain injury, working with families, or guiding support workers, she brings professionalism, compassion and creativity to every aspect of her work. I would have no hesitation in recommending Claire to clients, solicitors, deputies and fellow case managers seeking a highly skilled Speech and Language Therapist who consistently goes above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcomes.”

“I have aphasia, after having a stroke at the age of 39. I have now spent a year working on speech and language therapy, with Claire. After the first time I met Claire, I thought she was impressive, kind and very professional. Very quickly, I realised what a huge difference she was already making in my life. I found this part of life very frustrating and difficult after my condition, but I quickly began to enjoy our sessions and was filled with possibilities again. She has always given me a safe haven to not be scared of trying, and our sessions often are full of emotion and laughter. This is not what I expected in SLT! Knowing how far I have come in the past year encourages me to keep trying. One of the really important things that I wanted to do was being able to read to my young son. This didn't seem achievable in the early stages, and I wasn't convinced I would ever learn to read or write. But slowly, after all the hard work, I can now read to my son. It's hard, tiring, a lot of effort… but I can do it! And this was a huge milestone that Claire worked hard on to help me achieve, and it was very clear that she knew how important it was to me. That's one of the reason she is so empathetic and personable, and shows the human element so strongly. She shows me that I can learn, grow and thrive. She pushes me to achieve my goals, and I am forever thankful that she is on this journey with me.”

“As a case manager, I have had the pleasure of working closely with Claire on a complex brain injury case involving a significant amount of multidisciplinary work. Claire is an excellent speech and language therapist, she is a person-centred, empathetic, reliable and creative professional who brings a high level of clinical expertise and experience.”

“Amazing training. Very effective including role play to give an understanding of the people we support. Highly recommended. A must!!”

“I have enjoyed working alongside Claire to facilitate Dysphagia Awareness Training. The content of the session was informative and very relevant to our organisation. Resources were well written, with clear presentation and the opportunity to ask questions. I look forward to working with Claire further to support ongoing development within the team.”

“Claire Eckersley has been giving my brother speech therapy since 2017. My brother (now in 2021 aged 80) lost much of his ability to speak following a stroke in 2016. Claire has been brilliant for him. She is extremely professional, skilled, and knowledgeable. She is also flexible and adaptable and has tailored my brother's treatment to his needs but also to his personality. With her help and encouragement he has made progress and has also absorbed strategies from her to deal with his frustration at his condition. Claire is imaginative and has great empathy. Her focus and energy are remarkable as is her knowledge of appropriate technology. I unreservedly recommend her – I am sure she would find a way to help anyone with speech problems.”

“My name is J.S., and I have recently been within the care of Claire Eckersley. Claire has just been the best professional Speech and Language therapist who I was so very lucky to have found, while feeling very desperate within myself. I could not speak after having an extremely bad time with laryngitis and my vocal chords had been damaged. I could not speak and so I took it upon myself to seek a Speech and Language therapist, as the alternative was incomprehensible. I can honestly say that Claire was a life saver. Not only was she extremely welcoming and very positive, Claire made me feel that there was light at the end of the tunnel. The exercises and re training of my vocal chords was amazing, and after only a short time, I was able to use my voice again. I can not state enough how Claire helped me regain my confidence and hope, with the ability of speech again. I would recommend Claire to anyone who needs any kind of help within her professional capacity. Thank you Claire.”

“Claire worked with my daughter over a number of sessions to smooth out her speech. She was warm, reassuring and patient and together they explored a range of techniques for her to practice and draw on when necessary. I would (and indeed have!) recommend her to anyone who is looking for help with their stammering.”

“Claire has recently been working with my 11 year old son who had developed a stutter, and had always struggled pronouncing the "w" and "r" sounds. She saw him once a week for 6 weeks, initially for an assessment, then talked to him about the reasons and science behind why he stutters, and then gave him some techniques to use to help him overcome this, which they practiced together. She also showed him how to correctly pronounce the sounds he was struggling with. We started to see an improvement after a couple of sessions – and towards the end others started commenting on how his speech had improved. Claire was friendly, flexible and professional throughout, and immediately made my son feel very comfortable so he was very happy going to the sessions – he could also appreciate how much she was helping him. I would therefore highly recommend Cornwall Speech Therapy – thank you so much Claire for helping us!”

“Working with Claire has been a real asset to the clients and families I support as a Case Manager. Claire combines exceptional clinical knowledge with a warm, approachable manner that enables her to build genuine therapeutic relationships, even with individuals who may initially be reluctant to engage. She has a remarkable ability to identify practical, meaningful communication strategies that translate into real improvements in everyday life. What particularly stands out is Claire's commitment to collaborative working. She is proactive, responsive and an excellent team player, contributing thoughtfully within multidisciplinary teams while always keeping the client's goals and quality of life at the centre of her practice. Her reports are clear, evidence-based and clinically robust, making them invaluable for rehabilitation planning, case management and litigation. Claire is also highly adaptable, tailoring her approach to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. Whether supporting someone following a traumatic brain injury, working with families, or guiding support workers, she brings professionalism, compassion and creativity to every aspect of her work. I would have no hesitation in recommending Claire to clients, solicitors, deputies and fellow case managers seeking a highly skilled Speech and Language Therapist who consistently goes above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcomes.”

“I have aphasia, after having a stroke at the age of 39. I have now spent a year working on speech and language therapy, with Claire. After the first time I met Claire, I thought she was impressive, kind and very professional. Very quickly, I realised what a huge difference she was already making in my life. I found this part of life very frustrating and difficult after my condition, but I quickly began to enjoy our sessions and was filled with possibilities again. She has always given me a safe haven to not be scared of trying, and our sessions often are full of emotion and laughter. This is not what I expected in SLT! Knowing how far I have come in the past year encourages me to keep trying. One of the really important things that I wanted to do was being able to read to my young son. This didn't seem achievable in the early stages, and I wasn't convinced I would ever learn to read or write. But slowly, after all the hard work, I can now read to my son. It's hard, tiring, a lot of effort… but I can do it! And this was a huge milestone that Claire worked hard on to help me achieve, and it was very clear that she knew how important it was to me. That's one of the reason she is so empathetic and personable, and shows the human element so strongly. She shows me that I can learn, grow and thrive. She pushes me to achieve my goals, and I am forever thankful that she is on this journey with me.”

“As a case manager, I have had the pleasure of working closely with Claire on a complex brain injury case involving a significant amount of multidisciplinary work. Claire is an excellent speech and language therapist, she is a person-centred, empathetic, reliable and creative professional who brings a high level of clinical expertise and experience.”

“Amazing training. Very effective including role play to give an understanding of the people we support. Highly recommended. A must!!”

“I have enjoyed working alongside Claire to facilitate Dysphagia Awareness Training. The content of the session was informative and very relevant to our organisation. Resources were well written, with clear presentation and the opportunity to ask questions. I look forward to working with Claire further to support ongoing development within the team.”