Welcome to Nova Speech Therapy
Hello, I’m Kimberley Williams, a Speech and Language Therapist and the founder of Nova Speech Therapy.
I know how important communication is in everyday life, and I’m here to help you feel more confident in speaking, understanding, and swallowing. With over 10 years of experience in the NHS, I’ve worked with people in their homes, care homes, and health centres, supporting them in overcoming challenges and reaching their goals.
Kimberley Williams
BSc Hons, BA Hons
Owner and Director
How We Help
We take a personal and holistic approach, working closely with you and your family:
Who Can We Help?
Our Services
Aphasia
Aphasia is a condition that makes it harder to speak, understand, read, or write. It happens when the brain is affected by a stroke, brain injury, or neurological condition, but it does not affect intelligence. People with aphasia still know what they want to say but may struggle to express it.
Common Signs of Aphasia:
Cognitive Communication Disorder
Cognitive communication disorders affect the ability to think, process, and express ideas clearly. These difficulties are often caused by brain injuries, strokes, dementia, or conditions such as Long COVID.
Common Signs of a Cognitive Communication Disorder:
Dysarthria
Dysarthria happens when the muscles used for speech become weakened or difficult to control, often due to neurological conditions like stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or Motor Neurone Disease. This can make speech sound unclear or difficult to understand.
Apraxia
Apraxia of Speech is a condition where the brain struggles to send the correct signals to the muscles needed for speech. This makes it difficult to plan and coordinate the movements needed for speaking. People with apraxia may know exactly what they want to say but struggle to produce the correct sounds or words.
Common signs of Apraxia:
Dysphagia
Dysphagia means difficulty swallowing, which can happen due to a stroke, neurological condition, or other medical issues. It can make eating and drinking harder and, in some cases, lead to choking or aspiration (food or liquid entering the airway).
Common signs of Dysphagia:
LSVT LOUD®
What is LSVT LOUD®?
LSVT LOUD® is a treatment designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions speak more clearly and loudly. It has been used around the world for many years and is known for helping people improve their voice and speech.
This program includes:
FAQs
Got Any Questions?
Head to our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to your most important questions.