Authentic Communication: Speech and Language Therapy
About Authentic Communication
Welcome to Authentic Communication Speech and Language Therapy Service.
My name is Ellissia Porter (she/her), and I am a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and founder of Authentic Communication Speech and Language Therapy Service. We provide a range of support that values communication is unique and personally authentic for each person. We provide speech and language therapy alongside:
- Transgender and gender diverse adults who wish to explore their voice.
- Children who have general speech, language and communication needs (not voice therapy).
I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP).
I have experience working across independent practice, the NHS and the third sector, including within gender identity services, where I have contributed to the development of speech and language therapy provision. My work is grounded in co-produced, person-centred practice, recognising that individuals are experts in their own experiences and communication.
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I am also neurodivergent, and I value and embed neurodiversity-affirming practice within my work. I aim to support individuals to bring the whole of themselves with a focus on what feels personally authentic.
My approach is individualised, evidence-based and collaborative, with a strong focus on supporting meaningful, real-world communication.
Voice Exploration alongside Transgender Adults
I provide specialist 1:1 online voice exploration sessions for transgender and gender diverse adults who wish to explore a voice that feels personally authentic, sustainable and aligned with their whole identity.
This is a collaborative and person-centred process, where your goals guide the exploration. I support you to safely explore different aspects of voice and communication in a way that reflects your whole self.
My experience within gender identity services and service development informs a co-produced approach, recognising that you are the expert in your own identity and experience.
Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy
I provide independent paediatric speech and language therapy for children with a range of speech, language and communication needs.
Please contact if you would like support with direct 1:1 assessment and therapy with your child.
This includes support with:
- Speech sound development
- Language understanding and expression
- Attention and listening skills
- Social communication
- Early communication
I currently deliver this work through schools as an associate of Bridge Speech Therapy,
Contact Us
Email to arrange a FREE video intro chat (20 mins) ellissia.porter@authenticspeechtherapy.co.uk
