Batool Hassan
SALT
HCPC Registration Number: SL043219
Hello, I’m Batool!
I qualified with a degree in Speech and Language Therapy from Ziauddin University in Pakistan in 2023. Since then, I have worked in private practice and co-led “Different Not Less”, a family-run specialist provision supporting children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs. In 2025, I moved to London and have since gained experience across a variety of primary and secondary school settings.
I have a particular interest in executive functioning and supporting neurodivergent individuals. I am also passionate about developing my understanding of autism and ADHD. One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is building trusting relationships and becoming a safe and supportive adult for the children and young people I work with.
As the sibling of a neurodivergent young person, I bring both professional knowledge and lived experience to my work. This has shaped my passion for creating supportive environments where every young person feels understood, valued and able to be themselves.
The Words First value that resonates most strongly with me is putting the student’s best interests first. Whether through games, storytelling, movement or a student’s own interests, I enjoy finding creative ways to make therapy engaging and meaningful. For me, keeping the student’s best interests at the heart of every session means tailoring support to their individual strengths, needs and goals, so they feel motivated, confident and empowered to communicate.
Outside of work, I’m a recreational runner and spoken word poet. My poetry has been published in three anthologies, and I was runner-up in a national poetry competition in 2017. I was also selected as a Top 20 finalist in another national spoken word competition. Whether I’m at my local Parkrun, dabbling in improvisational theatre or experimenting with something new, I bring curiosity, creativity and joy to everything I do.
If you asked my friends to describe me, I think they would say I’m curious, creative and enthusiastic.
