"We have recently finished speech therapy with Marianne for my daughter. Marianne has a very natural affinity with children and this was clear from the first time we met her. She quickly understood what my daughter is interested in and then devised games and activities accordingly so that it made the therapy fun. Marianne was also very good at communicating with me and explaining clearly what we needed to practice at home. She was patient with my daughter and so supportive of her. The improvement in my daughter’s speech was astounding and it is hard to put in to words the impact she has made on my daughter - she increased her confidence and opened up her world. My daughter is now in Reception and is really experiencing every aspect of school life thanks to Marianne. We are very grateful to her!" Amy Cheetham