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Neurological conditions can affect speech, communication, and swallowing. Neuro speech therapy helps improve clarity, confidence, and day-to-day communication.
We provide mobile speech therapy across Glasgow, bringing expert support to individuals in their own environment.
Neuro Speech Therapy is a specialised form of therapy designed to support people whose communication has been affected by neurological conditions or brain injury. These conditions can change the way a person speaks, projects their voice, finds words or participates in conversation.
At Simpson Physiotherapy, Neuro Speech Therapy focuses on helping individuals regain confidence in their communication and reconnect with everyday conversations.
One of the most recognised approaches used in neurological speech rehabilitation is Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD). This programme is widely considered the gold standard for voice changes associated with Parkinson’s disease. Another highly effective programme called Speak Out is also used to help individuals strengthen their voice and communication ability.
Many people living with Parkinson’s do not initially realise their voice has changed. It is common to hear someone say, “My voice is fine, it’s everyone else who cannot hear me.” In reality, neurological conditions can affect how the brain interprets the strength of your own voice. You may feel like you are speaking loudly, when in fact your voice has gradually become quieter.
Neuro Speech Therapy helps retrain the muscles involved in speaking and breathing so that your voice becomes clearer and stronger again. With structured guidance and repeated practice, many people experience meaningful improvements in how they communicate.
Neuro Speech Therapy can support individuals living with several neurological conditions that affect speech, voice or communication.
This service is particularly helpful for people living with:
People living with Parkinson’s often experience gradual changes to their voice over time. Speech may become softer, breathing patterns may change and projecting the voice can feel more difficult. Therapy focuses on strengthening the voice muscles and improving breathing control so communication becomes easier again.
For individuals living with aphasia after a stroke, communication can feel frustrating or confusing. A person may know exactly what they want to say but struggle to find the correct words, or words may come out differently than intended. Neuro Speech Therapy provides structured exercises and practice to help rebuild these communication pathways.
Similarly, individuals recovering from brain injuries may experience challenges with communication, emotional regulation or cognitive overload during conversations. Therapy helps people relearn how to organise their thoughts, express themselves clearly and participate confidently in discussions.
At Simpson Physiotherapy, Neuro Speech Therapy is centred around the individual and the challenges they are experiencing in everyday life.
Our specialist speech therapist works closely with each person to understand how communication changes are affecting them at home, socially and within daily activities.
Treatment focuses on:
Many of the programmes used in therapy involve repeated practice and guided exercises designed to retrain the brain and voice muscles. Over time, this consistent approach can help people regain clearer speech, stronger voice projection and greater confidence when communicating with others.
For many individuals, the biggest impact of Neuro Speech Therapy is not just improving speech. It is restoring the ability to take part in conversations, express thoughts and feel heard again.
Download our free report to learn more about how Neuro Speech Therapy can support communication changes caused by Parkinson’s, stroke and neurological conditions. It explains how therapy works and the steps that may help you regain confidence in your voice.
Choosing physiotherapy as a career is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, I love helping people to surprise themselves at what they can achieve! If I can help to make everyday life easier for someone then I’m happy.
Outside of work I enjoy gallivanting around Scotland, I’ve just started on a project to convert a campervan for future trips. I also like to keep active through sports and walks with my dog
Hi, my name is Lydia, and I am a physiotherapist who specialises in working with adults affected by neurological conditions. I have worked in a variety of different clinical settings within the NHS here in the UK working both the community and hospital. I have also had the opportunity to live and work in New Zealand which was an amazing experience both professionally and personally.
I love being a physio and having the opportunity to support people to achieve their goals really is a privilege, I have met some truly incredible people while doing this job. Outside of work I am kept pretty busy with 2 young daughters and a black lab! I love spending time with my family, and you will often find us outdoors either hiking or mountain biking.
Hi everyone!
I’m Emma, I’m a physiotherapist here at Simpson Physiotherapy, working with adults who are affected by neurological conditions. I have worked in many different settings within the NHS and in Ireland. For the last few years, I have specialised in working with adults in their own homes, working towards achieving their goals and regaining some independence.
Outside of work, I enjoy staying active by hosting my own running club, spending time with family, friends and my crazy cocker spaniel! I’m looking forward to meeting you and helping you work towards your goals!
Hi, my name is Niamh, and I am a Neuro Coach at Simpson Physiotherapy.
It is a privilege to work in rehabilitation and help clients to overcome injury or meet their own personal mobility goals.
Hi, I am one of the Client Relations Assistants. My role is to support the physio’s by ensuring that the admin side of things are taken care of but more importantly it is my responsibility to make sure that we are living up to our side of the treatment plan. I keep in regular contact with all our clients to ensure that our standards of service are always being maintained. I enjoy getting to know everyone and take pride in the great results and achievements made by our
Hello! I am one of the Clients Relations Assistant for the practice. My background has been a mixture of jobs – I’ve been a waitress; I’ve worked in a sports memorabilia shop, and I’ve also worked in betting shops.
As you can see from my job history, I love sports! I recently gained my masters degree at Dundee University in archive and record management, and due to graduate in 2025. My goal to become an archivist and work in the medical sector! The most interesting thing about myself is probably that pre-Covid, I catalogued medical records from Edinburgh mental asylum, with the records dating back to the early 1800s. I have my Honours Degree in History.