Jothikha Ramanathan

Hi, I’m Jo, a Speech and Language Therapist from India.

I completed my Master’s in Speech and Language Pathology at Sri Ramachandra University in 2023. Since qualifying, I have had the opportunity to work with children with a wide range of communication needs. My particular areas of interest include speech sound development, language and social communication. I especially enjoy working closely with families, as I believe the best progress happens when everyone around a child works together.

What I enjoy most about being a Speech and Language Therapist is getting to know each child as an individual. Every child communicates in their own unique way, and I find it incredibly rewarding to help children develop the confidence to express themselves in ways that feel natural and meaningful to them.

I am passionate about building genuine relationships with the children and families I work with and bringing patience, positivity and a little bit of fun to every session. I believe creating a warm and supportive environment helps children feel comfortable, confident and ready to communicate.

The Words First value that resonates most with me is collaboration. I truly believe that working together with families, schools and other professionals gives children the best opportunity to develop their communication skills and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me at the gym, planning my next trip or getting lost in a good book. I’m fascinated by human behaviour and love learning about what motivates people and shapes the way they think. I also enjoy trying new experiences and exploring new places whenever I get the chance.

If my friends had to describe me, they’d probably say I’m warm, curious, approachable and spontaneous — and always up for an adventure!