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Communication
Support with speaking, understanding, reading, writing and finding new ways to take part in everyday conversations.
Aphasia · cognitive communication · word finding
Private adult neurological therapy
Home visits Online appointments
Adult neurological speech & language therapy
Expert neurological speech and language therapy, delivered with warmth and compassion.
Specialist support for adults with communication, speech, voice and swallowing difficulties, in the comfort of your own home.
For adults, families, carers and care teams
01 Specialist adult neuro support
02 Home visits & online appointments
03 Compassionate, evidence-led care
Support that starts with listening
You are not a diagnosis to be processed.
Ember supports adults with communication and swallowing needs linked to neurological conditions — and the people navigating those changes alongside them.
Therapy is shaped around what matters in your real life. That might mean finding a more comfortable way to join a conversation, helping loved ones understand what you need, or making eating and drinking feel safer and less uncertain.
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Speech & voice
Practical, individual support when changes to speech or voice make it harder to be understood or to feel like yourself in conversation.
Dysarthria · apraxia · neurological voice change
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Eating & drinking
Careful assessment and clear guidance for swallowing difficulties, always balancing safety, comfort, choice and quality of life.
Dysphagia · mealtime support · carer guidance
Who Ember supports
Making room for a new way forward.
Ember works with adults living with acquired and progressive neurological conditions. You do not need to know the clinical language before getting in touch.
Ask if Ember can help- 01Stroke and aphasia
- 02Brain injury
- 03Parkinson’s disease
- 04Motor neurone disease
- 05Multiple sclerosis
- 06Dementia and progressive conditions
Meet Nessa
Clinical expertise, worn lightly.
I’m Nessa, a specialist Speech and Language Therapist in community neurorehabilitation.
I created Ember because I wanted adult speech therapy to feel more considered, calm and human. When communication or swallowing changes, it affects much more than a set of symptoms. It can reshape confidence, relationships, routines and the way a person feels in the world.
My role is to listen closely, understand the whole picture and bring specialist knowledge into your everyday life. I will be honest, explain things clearly and — when something beyond the usual remit is getting in your way — help you work out the next step.
“I want you to feel heard, cared for, hopeful and empowered.”
NessaSpecialist Speech & Language Therapist
The Ember ethos
Not fixing. Not fighting.
Finding what works now.
You are not broken. Therapy is about unlocking new ways of doing things, and accompanying you and the people around you as life changes.
Person before patient
Your priorities, identity and daily life come before a checklist.
Warm, never patronising
Adults are spoken with honestly, respectfully and directly.
Practical compassion
Care means noticing what is getting in the way and helping where possible.
Together, not to you
Therapy is collaborative. You remain part of every choice and goal.
Your first visit
A conversation first.
An assessment second.
There is no clinic waiting room and no expectation to perform. Your first appointment is a chance to slow things down, understand what has changed and decide together what would be most useful.
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Before we meet
We’ll have a brief conversation about what is happening, where you are based and whether a home or online appointment feels right.
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At the appointment
Nessa will listen to your story, talk through your priorities and complete only the assessment activities needed to understand the full picture.
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A clear way forward
You’ll leave with an explanation of what was found, practical first steps and an honest recommendation about what support could look like.
Fees & service area
Clear before
you commit.
Every cost, including any travel fee, will be confirmed before you book. There are no packages to buy and no pressure to commit to a set number of sessions.
Initial appointment
Assessment at home
Time to understand what has changed, complete a specialist assessment and agree practical next steps.
Current feeConfirmed on enquiry
Ongoing support
Therapy & review
Individual therapy, family or carer coaching, review appointments and online support where appropriate.
Current feeConfirmed on enquiry
Home visits & online
Is your area covered?
Home visits are available across Worthing and surrounding parts of West Sussex, extending approximately to Chichester and Bognor Regis, Horsham, and Brighton and Saltdean. Availability and any travel costs will always be confirmed before booking.
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Questions are welcome.
Beginning private therapy can feel like a big step. If your question is not covered here, please ask.
Do I need a referral?
You can make an enquiry yourself. A family member, carer or professional can also get in touch, with the person’s knowledge and consent. If another service would be a better fit, Ember will be honest about that.
Where do appointments take place?
Most appointments take place in your own home, where things can feel more familiar and relaxed. Online appointments may also be possible when they are clinically appropriate.
Can family members or carers be involved?
Yes. With your agreement, the people who know and support you can be involved. Ember can help family, friends and care staff understand practical ways to make communication, eating and drinking easier.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no one-size-fits-all course. After the first visit, you will receive an honest recommendation based on your goals, needs and circumstances. You remain part of every decision.
Is Ember for children?
No. Ember is an adult speech and language therapy service, with a particular focus on acquired and progressive neurological conditions.
Start a conversation
You do not need to have all the right words.
Tell us a little about what is happening. Nessa will read your message personally and reply with a clear, kind next step.
01 No pressure to book
02 Your enquiry is confidential
03 Family and professional enquiries welcome
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