Sonakshi Arya

Sonakshi Arya is a UK-trained Speech and Language Therapist with a Master’s degree and extensive experience supporting children with diverse communication needs. She spent over four years working within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), gaining expertise across both clinical and educational settings. Her practice is rooted in the belief that every child has the potential to thrive when given the right tools to communicate confidently.

Sonakshi specializes in the assessment and therapy of a wide range of conditions, including language delays and developmental language disorders, learning disabilities, pragmatic language difficulties, autism spectrum disorder, and speech sound disorders such as phonological disorders, apraxia of speech, articulation challenges, and dysarthria. She also has experience supporting children with Gestalt language processing.

She has completed advanced training in evidence-based approaches, including Shape Coding, Colourful Semantics, Gestalt Language Processing, the SCERTS Model, Elklan, Talking Mats, and SmiLE Therapy, which she integrates into tailored intervention plans.

With a warm, child-centered approach and strong commitment to neurodiversity, Sonakshi works closely with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic progress. She places emphasis not only on speech and language development but also on building confidence, social interaction skills, and independence in children.

Beyond therapy, Sonakshi is passionate about parent and teacher training, empowering caregivers and school staff with practical strategies to reinforce communication skills in daily life. Her collaborative style and dedication make her a trusted partner for families navigating speech and language challenges.