June Chan

HCPC Registration Number: SL36264 

Hello, my name is June.

I studied for an MSc in Speech and Language Therapy at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, graduating and qualifying as a Speech and Language Therapist in 2018. Before this, I completed a bachelor’s degree in English Language at Newcastle University.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, I am multilingual and speak Cantonese and Mandarin. Before joining Words First, I worked as a support worker supporting autistic adults in the community, as well as an English tutor in Hong Kong.

I joined Words First in December 2018 and have developed a particular interest in supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as those with complex trauma and attachment histories, and their families. I am also passionate about facilitating effective communication for children and young people within the justice system, ensuring they are able to understand, participate and have their views appropriately represented.

Alongside my clinical work in schools, I supervise and support other therapists as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in SEMH. I have also begun incorporating principles from Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) into my Speech and Language Therapy practice, particularly when supporting children and young people with complex relational and emotional needs.

I love being part of the Words First family and have greatly valued the incredible support network available through clinical and peer supervision. Having joined Words First as a newly qualified therapist, I have experienced first-hand how much professional growth can come from being surrounded by knowledgeable, supportive colleagues. I also really value the flexibility of my role and the variety of children and young people I have the opportunity to work with.

The Words First value that resonates most with me is collaboration and support. I value being able to work alongside colleagues from different disciplines, share knowledge and ideas, and support other therapists who share my passion for helping children and young people.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me upside down in a pole fitness studio or enjoying reformer Pilates a few evenings a week. I also love going to the theatre and opera, and travelling whenever I get the chance. If you asked my best friend to describe me, I think she’d say I’m bubbly, energetic and empathetic.