Lauren Veenstra
SALT
HCPC Registration Number: SL040667
Hello, my name is Lauren.
I graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, with a Bachelor of Communication Pathology in Speech-Language Pathology in 2017. In 2018, I completed my community service year at a semi-rural hospital in Creighton, KwaZulu-Natal, before establishing my own Speech and Language Therapy practice within primary schools in Pietermaritzburg in 2019.
Since January 2024, I have been based in the UK and working with Words First. Throughout my career, I have worked across a variety of educational settings, including primary and secondary schools and Additional Resource Provisions. This has given me extensive experience supporting children and young people, with a particular focus on paediatric Speech and Language Therapy. My key areas of interest include language and literacy disorders, and I am passionate about collaborating with school teams to develop practical strategies that support children to achieve their full potential.
Over the past two years, I have also taken on a supervisory role, providing guidance, support and mentorship to therapists with varying levels of experience. I am particularly passionate about supervision and professional development, and I am excited to step into my new role as Senior Supervisor in September 2026.
Outside of work, I enjoy travelling, reading, spending time with my family and getting involved in community service projects. If you asked my best friend to describe me, she would probably say I am considerate, empathetic and reliable.
