18 months-3 years
Little Talkers
A six-week small-group programme combining play-based activities, parent coaching and personalised strategies to use between sessions.
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Private Speech & Language Therapy in Edinburgh
If you are looking for a speech therapist in Edinburgh for your toddler or young child, Small Talk Club offers practical, parent-focused support from an HCPC-registered Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist.
Small Talk Club
HCPC-registered SLT
Paediatric support from an HCPC-registered Speech & Language Therapist.
Little Talkers
Our six-week parent and child programme for ages 18 months to 3 years.
Bespoke 1:1 support
More individual therapy where a group format is not the right fit.
When parents get in touch
You do not need to have all the answers before asking for help.
Parents often contact us because something about their child's communication does not feel quite where they expected it to be.
An enquiry is not a diagnosis. It is simply a first step towards understanding what support may be appropriate.
Reasons parents often get in touch
- Your toddler is using fewer words than you expected for their age
- Your child is not yet combining words into short phrases
- They rely heavily on pointing, gesture or taking you to what they want
- You are unsure whether to wait, seek advice or arrange more individual support
Existing support options
Support built around the child and the parent.
We focus on practical strategies that can carry into everyday life at home rather than treating therapy as something that only happens during an appointment.
Individual support
Bespoke 1:1 Speech & Language Therapy
Limited-capacity individual support for children who would benefit from a more tailored approach outside the group format.
Enquire about 1:1 supportA clear first step
You do not need to have all the answers before asking for help.
01
Tell us
Tell us what you’re noticing
Complete the suitability form so we can understand your child’s age, communication and current support.
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Clinical review
A personal clinical review
Your enquiry is reviewed as a whole, including whether Little Talkers, bespoke 1:1 support or another next step may be appropriate.
03
Next step
Start the right support
If we look like the right fit, we’ll contact you directly. Payment is only arranged after suitability and availability have been confirmed.
Questions parents ask
Finding an appropriate next step
Do I need an NHS referral?
No. Families can contact Small Talk Club directly about private support. If your child is already known to NHS Speech & Language Therapy, you can tell us that in the suitability form.
Which areas do you cover?
Small Talk Club supports families across Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Your postcode or local area helps us understand whether the available support is practical for your family.
Is Little Talkers the same as 1:1 therapy?
No. Little Talkers is a small-group parent and child programme. Bespoke 1:1 support is available on a limited basis for children who may need a different format.
What if I am not sure whether my child needs speech therapy?
You do not need to decide that before getting in touch. The suitability process is designed to understand what you are noticing and help identify an appropriate next step without promising or assuming a diagnosis.
Start here
Tell us what you are noticing about your child's communication.
The suitability form gives us enough context to consider the most appropriate next step.
Check suitability