Phone: 01279 506 609
01279 506 609
We provide Speech and Language Therapy, for children and young people with a wide range of communication difficulties and special needs. Our holistic approach is fundamental to our intervention.
We offer a range of affordable speech and language services, providing bespoke intervention tailored to meet your needs. This includes individual and group therapy, as well as training for parents and educational staff across Hertfordshire, Essex, and Cambridgeshire and online therapy. At The Orchid Practice, we believe in the value of each individual, and therefore our person centred approach is fundamental to our practice. We believe that the right support and the right environment give individuals the chance to flourish.
Amy Drew and Marissa Webb, Directors of The Orchid Practice Ltd.
Posted on Kellie Connell I cannot rate the orchid practice highly enough, if I could give 10 stars I would. Marissa has been amazing with both of my neurodivergent young children, helping them on their communication journeys. If your children need speech & language support she is the therapist for you. My children have loved her sessions. Victoria (SEN advisor) has supported us during the most vital stage of getting our sons EHCP in place, redrafting the document and using all of her legislative knowledge and expertise with SEN to help get everything we requested agreed. She has also just helped get a decision not to assess our daughter for an EHCP overturned. To have the support of someone who can help you navigate this extremely difficult system is invaluable and she does it with the understanding and compassion of someone who has been through the journey herself which makes so much difference. If you need help or advice on all things SEN I cannot recommend her enough.Posted on Liz Gillson-Hill Marissa and the team working with children in our setting have shown consistent professionalism and a genuine commitment to each child’s wellbeing and progress. They take time to understand the needs of every child they work with. One of the key strengths of the team is their willingness to collaborate. They share strategies with school staff, check in regularly about progress, and provide clear guidance that helps us support children throughout the school day. This joined‑up approach has made a positive difference to the children’s confidence and communication skills.Posted on L phelps Both Marissa and Victoria have been great. Very supportive, informative and more importantly passionate about what they do.Posted on Stacey Ward We are incredibly grateful to The Orchid Practice for the care, kindness, and support they have shown our family and especially my son. They have made us feel truly supported and heard every step of the way, always taking the time to listen and understand our needs, without them I couldn’t navigate this journey. The team has provided bespoke support for our son, tailoring their approach to suit him as an individual and always making learning fun and exciting. They have been strong advocates for him, ensuring his voice and needs are recognised and respected. This has made such a positive difference to us as a family. Amy Drew and Victoria Kerr always make me feel heard and safe. Thank you from the bottom of my heartPosted on Natalie Thomas smith I cannot put into words how grateful we are to Victoria Kerr at The Orchid Practice for the incredible work she did in helping to prepare my 5-year-old son’s EHCP report. From start to finish, Victoria showed such dedication, compassion, and understanding, not just of the process, but of our child as an individual and of us as a family. Victoria always went above and beyond, and it was clear at every step that she had my son’s best interests at heart. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and depth of knowledge gave us so much reassurance during a process that can often feel daunting for parents. Thanks to Victoria’s hard work and commitment, my son’s EHCP was accepted. We truly could not have done this without her support. We will always be thankful to Victoria and cannot recommend her or The Orchid Practice highly enough. If you are a parent navigating the EHCP process, having someone like Victoria by your side makes all the difference. On another note: We have been with The Orchid Practice for over five years for Speech and Language, and I honestly cannot recommend them highly enough. Marissa has worked with both of my sons and has been an incredible, consistent support to our whole family. I do not believe my sons would be speaking if it wasn’t for her amazing work! From the very beginning, she built a relationship of trust with our children, and that trust has been key to their long-term progress. My sons genuinely love seeing Marissa — they feel comfortable, understood, and supported, which speaks volumes about her warmth and approach. The progress we have seen over the years has been remarkable, and the positive impact goes far beyond speech and language alone. We would not go anywhere else and are so grateful to Marissa and The Orchid Practice for everything they have done for our family.Posted on Alice Bond A disgrace.Posted on Lyndsey Bolus I couldn’t recommend Victoria enough. She assisted me with changing my daughter’s school, to move her out of mainstream into a resource base. Victoria’s support was invaluable. She was professional, supportive and incredibly knowledgeable. I can whole heartedly say that I’m unsure if I’d have made it through the process without her input. My daughter’s EHCP now reflects her much better, the school she attends are supportive of her needs and I have a very happy child. Thank you so much Victoria, I’m forever grateful.Posted on Kim Bellars We are very happy with the service we received from Amy Drew. Amy assessed our child for his speech and language needs, and completed a detailed report for us to use in our SEND tribunal. Amy came to the hearing as our expert witness, and secured the SALT provision hours for his EHCP that were required. Thank you Amy and team for all of your help and support throughout this process.Posted on Krissy Williams We are eternally grateful to Molly and Anna at the Orchid Practice for all their hard and incredibly skilled work with our 5 year old daughter on her speech intelligibility. The sessions were fun and engaging, and never felt like a chore for our daughter, and she came on leaps and bounds. She started therapy with lots of speech errors which meant that someone unfamiliar to her would understand 40-50% of her speech, and now, 18 months later, she's fully understandable. As parents we worked hard at home on the weekly tasks set by the therapists, but I am sure that she would not have made the same amount of progress without the support of Orchid. She's a very happy and confident girl, and doing brilliantly with Phonics at school. So THANK YOU!Posted on Kirsty Hays We are so grateful for the incredible support our daughter received from Anna Norburn. Annas kindness and patience made our daughter feel comfortable and eager to learn. The sessions were not only successful but engaging and fun, tailored perfectly to meet our daughters needs. We saw significant progress in her speech, and it was heartwarming to witness her newfound confidence. As we wrap our therapy, our daughter is already expressing how much she will miss Anna. Thank you Anna for making such a positive impact on our daughters life.