Olivia Thorpe
SALT
HCPC Reg: SL038876
Hello, my name is Olivia.
I graduated from City, University of London, with a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy in 2021. I have worked with Words First since graduating, with a short break to gain experience supporting adults with acquired brain injuries. I have now returned to Words First after realising that I am definitely a paediatric therapist at heart!
In my current role, I work in mainstream primary schools, where I enjoy supporting a wide range of pupils and continually adapting my therapy approach to suit each individual. I have a particular interest in working within mainstream settings because they challenge me to draw on a broad range of clinical skills while continuing to develop my practice. I am passionate about delivering specialised, individualised therapy and enjoy working closely with teachers, families and SENCOs to embed a universal Speech and Language Therapy approach across the school environment.
The Words First values that resonate most with me are collaboration and openness. I know that I can approach any therapist within the team, regardless of their role or level of experience, with questions or concerns and always receive support, encouragement and plenty of ideas. I believe this openness is key to helping us learn, develop and grow together as professionals.
Outside of work, I am a friendly and compassionate person who loves being around people. In my spare time, I enjoy watching rugby, playing darts (badly!), and going for long walks with a pub lunch at the end. I also love spending time with my fur babies!
I feel very lucky to be part of Words First. I love that the company is committed to supporting schools at every level and helping students become confident, successful learners.
