About
I'm Beth Deacon. I set up Beacon Speech and Language Therapy in May 2025, after working in NHS Speech and Language Therapy Services over 22 years. I still work for the NHS as a facilitator for Speech and Language Therapy students on placement in the NHS.
Therapy style
I work with children and the adults who spend time with them. As well as developing the child's speech, language and communication skills, I can also support the adults develop a communication environment that is well matched to the child's communication stage, style and interests.
My style is supportive, flexible, collaborative and responsive. The therapy I offer is child-led, taking into consideration your child's interests, their pace and their way of communicating. Together, we can build on what's already working well for you and your child.
In my 22 years in the NHS, I have worked with over a thousand children from age 1 to 19, in settings such as preschool clinics, primary schools, secondary schools, special schools and units, families' homes.
Evidence based practice
I use approaches that are backed up by evidence. My work is tailored to suit the individual needs of each child and family I work with. Using the latest research and professional guidance, my assessment, therapy and advice is safe, effective, and based on what works. I regularly update my learning and knowledge to make sure I'm offering the best possible support.
I am a Hanen-trained Speech and Language Therapist, certified to deliver Hanen More than Words and Hanen It Takes Two to Talk. You can find me on the Hanen website
Training and supervision
- I am an experienced trainer for Speech and Language Therapists, and also for the childcare workforce, teachers, and other school staff.
- I am a trainer for the To and Fro Approach, and for general Adult-Child Interaction Therapy.
- I have worked as an Elklan trainer.
- I am an experienced clinical supervisor for other Speech and Language Therapists.
Education
B.Sc. (Hons), Speech and Language Therapy, University of Manchester, 2002
M.Ed. Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Birmingham University, 2008
I wrote a journal article based on my award- winning dissertation which was later published in the Journal of Social Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.
Memberships and Registrations
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Information Commissioner's Office
- Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP)
I have a full enhanced DBS certificate
