About Willow Tree Therapy Services
At Willow Tree Therapy Services, we combine evidence-based practice, clinical expertise and the lived experience of neurodivergent people, tailoring support to each child so they can connect with others, communicate in ways that work for them, and feel heard, confident and respected. We’re passionate about supporting not just the children we work with, but their whole network — families, carers and school staff too. Parents and caregivers are given practical strategies to build on therapy at home, because we know communication support works best when it’s part of everyday life, not confined to a therapy room.
Like you, we want your child to communicate and be understood on their own terms, to build genuine connections with the people around them, and to feel confident being exactly who they are.
Based in East Yorkshire, we work across the Yorkshire and Humber region, offering a range of services for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) — including assessment, diagnosis, reports, home therapy programmes, and individual therapy, in person or online.
We work with children and young people aged 0–25 years with a wide range of communication profiles, covering the following clinical areas:
- Regulation and engagement differences
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Autism
- ADHD
- Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
- Expressive language differences
- Learning disabilities
- Receptive language differences
- Selective mutism
- Social communication differences
- Speech sound differences and disorders
More than just therapy
Willow Tree Therapy Services also offers two fantastic, clinic rooms for hire. These are available for a variety of different days and times, for anyone needing a calm, peaceful space to work with clients. There is also be a beautiful, sensory room for private hire for client’s to enjoy with their families and caregivers.
Set just outside of the village of Skirlaugh, in East Yorkshire, Willow Tree clinic is set within 5 acres of land where there are resident ducks, goats, alpacas, and donkeys, to see. The building itself consists of two clinic rooms, a sensory room, a small waiting area, toilet facilities and a small kitchen with tea and coffee making facilities. There is adequate parking on site for a number of vehicles and access at agreed times to the land and the animals.
The clinic rooms have been designed to be communication friendly with calm, neutral colours and can be hired on an hourly, half day or full day basis. Longer term contracts can also be considered.
The unique sensory room has a range of bespoke equipment, creating both a calming and interactive atmosphere for children and young people to relax and self-regulate in a safe environment.
Services for children and professionals
Assessment
A free, no obligation telephone consultation can provide you with information about the services we provide, and help us to begin to develop an understanding of your child’s needs to determine if an assessment is appropriate.
Therapy
Following an in-depth and comprehensive assessment of their communication skills, we will discuss all your child’s speech, language, and communication targets with you, and together we will agree on an individual treatment plan tailored to your child’s specific strengths and difficulties.
Animal Assisted Therapy
We are very excited to soon be offering Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). AAT is a structured, goal-directed intervention in which an animal is incorporated as an integral part of the treatment process. We have ducks, goats, alpacas, donkeys, rabbits and dogs, all ready and waiting to be our co therapists.
Clinic Room Hire
There are two fantastic, clinic rooms at Willow Tree Therapy Services available to hire. There is a small waiting area, toilet facilities and access to a small kitchen with tea and coffee making facilities.
Sensory Room Hire
We have a beautiful, sensory room that we often use in our therapy sessions, which is also available for private hire. This unique room has a range of bespoke equipment, creating both a calming and interactive atmosphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need Speech Therapy/Speech and Language Therapy? What has caused my child’s communication difficulties? Do I need a referral from a professional such as a doctor, paediatrician or from their school?
Nearly every week we speak to families struggling to find speech and language support. Everyone's waiting lists are long and we're also full for regular therapy right now. Telling a family we can't help is one of the worst parts of our job.
So over summer we've blocked out a few days for parent advice and consultation sessions.
These sessions are not intended to replace a full initial assessment or regular therapy, but will hopefully give you somewhere to go while you're waiting, or deciding what to do next. We'll talk about your child, whatever's worrying you, your questions, and you will leave with a few things you can actually try the same day.
And because we want families to leave feeling supported rather than rushed, every session also includes an hour of complimentary private use of our sensory room, giving your child time to explore and play, as well as the chance to meet our friendly donkeys, alpacas and other animals in our peaceful setting.
Sometimes an hour of personalised advice, reassurance and a clear plan can make all the difference.
If you think this could help your family, or you know someone who's been searching for support, we'd love to hear from you.
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This is why it’s so important to take the time to ‘listen’ to EVERYTHING a non speaking child, young person or adult is saying to us, using whatever means they can. And why presuming competence is vital 💗 ... See MoreSee Less
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This is heartwarming to read Rachel 🥰 What a difference you have made already to that child's life and those close to him. And how rewarding for you too. Miraculous. Keep doing what you're doing 🫶❤️x
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