We’ve been busy working behind the scenes… and we’re nearly ready to share something very exciting. 🌿
Coming October 2026 — our Autism Diagnostic Assessment Pathway.
A collaborative, multidisciplinary service bringing together experienced professionals from Connect Specialist Therapy, Willow Tree Therapy Services and Wellcare Health.
By combining expertise across Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy and Clinical Psychology, our aim is to provide an assessment experience that is:
🌱 Neuroaffirming
🌱 Supportive and compassionate
🌱 Individualised to each child or young person
🌱 Focused on understanding the whole person — not simply reaching a diagnosis
🌱 Built around the voices and experiences of children, young people and their families
We’re incredibly excited to bring our collective knowledge and experience together to create a pathway where families feel heard, understood and supported throughout the process.
Launching October 2026.
To express your interest:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
We always love working with everyone at Connect 💚 So well deserved xWe honestly don't quite have the words... 💚
To be named finalists for the Inclusion Award at the British Business Excellence Awards is something we're incredibly proud of.
This isn't just about an award.
It's about making a noise for children, young people and families who haven't always been heard, understood or recognised. It's about challenging the way things have always been done and showing that every single person deserves to feel like they belong.
Every day we get to do what we love most - listening, understanding, building relationships and helping children and young people thrive in a world that isn't always designed for them.
To be able to share our story with like-minded businesses from across the country is such an honour. If even one more organisation starts thinking differently about inclusion because of our journey, then that's a huge win for us.
To every family who has trusted us, every child who has let us into their world, and every member of our amazing team... thank you. You are the reason we're here. ❤️
We really do love, love, love what we do, and we're so excited to represent our community at the national finals.
Here's to making inclusion something that is seen, heard and truly lived every single day. 💚
#InclusionMatters #BritishBusinessExcellenceAwards #ConnectTherapyServices #Neurodiversity #SEND #OccupationalTherapy #EveryoneBelongs
🌿 We're growing our team.
Growing Communication. Helping Every Child Be Heard.
At Willow Tree Therapy Services, we believe communication is about so much more than words. It's about connection, relationships, belonging and supporting every child to communicate in ways that are meaningful to them.
We're looking for a Full Time Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join us from November 2026 for maternity cover, with the potential for a permanent role.
We're a small independent practice supporting children and families across East Riding & Hull, working with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication differences. We pride ourselves on providing thoughtful, individualised, evidence-informed therapy that is collaborative, centred around each child's strengths, and interests, and supports their individual way of communicating.
Based in our purpose-built clinic with a sensory room and beautiful outdoor spaces shared with our animals, you'll have the time and flexibility to deliver meaningful therapy in environments where children feel safe, connected and ready to communicate.
If you're looking for somewhere where you can:
🌿 build genuine relationships with children and families
🌿 have the time to deliver meaningful, individualised therapy
🌿 be part of a supportive, reflective team
🌿 continue learning through regular supervision and CPD
…we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're newly qualified, recently qualified, or considering a move from the NHS into independent practice, we'd love to hear from you.
📩 Please send your CV and a short covering letter to [email protected]
Please share with anyone who might be interested. 💚
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.
💚 Please feel free to share this with anyone who might benefit.
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 💗
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
🌿 Welcome to the Team! 🌿
I’m so excited to share that Willow Tree Therapy Services is growing! Megan will be joining me in September as a Speech and Language Therapist who brings passion, expertise and fresh energy to the team.
Here’s a little bit about her in her own words:
"Hi, I’m Megan, a Speech and Language Therapist with a strong interest in supporting children with communication challenges to express themselves in ways that work for them.
Before qualifying, I worked for several years in supported living, where I gained hands-on experience with individuals with complex communication and learning needs. Here I began to love supporting people with additional needs and saw first-hand the value of personalised, effective approaches to communication.
During my SLT training, I gained experience working with children in a variety of settings, including special schools, where I supported a range of speech, language, and communication needs. Since qualifying, I’ve been working with individuals who have learning disabilities and/or autism across community settings. I've supported individuals who are non - or minimally-speaking, use low or high tech AAC devices, and those who need extra support with understanding language, transitions and managing change. This role has deepened my interest in neurodiversity and expanded my experience with alternative and inclusive approaches to communication.
I take a calm, person-centred approach to therapy, and I’m passionate about working collaboratively with families to create supportive environments where children can thrive and be themselves.
Outside of work, I enjoy travelling, going on hikes, doing Pilates, and spending time with family and friends—ideally somewhere cosy with good food and conversation!"
I feel incredibly lucky to have Megan on board and can’t wait for the children and families we support to meet her. Welcome to Willow Tree, Megan! 💚
#speechandlanguagetherapy#earlyintervention#ndaffirmingtherapy
Welcome to the team Megan, we are looking forward to meeting you xxx
Congratulations Scarlett and team!! This looks like such a beautiful, calm, safe space . I’m sure everyone who visits will absolutely love it . Can’t wait to come and play myself 🌈🥰🦄