SEND Therapists & Specialists Serving Ashford
SEND therapists and specialists serving families in Ashford, Kent. Includes psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and more.
Looking for SEND support around Ashford? Start by identifying the support needed: communication, daily activities, emotional wellbeing, learning or a diagnostic assessment. These listings are possible enquiry points; some services are based elsewhere or work remotely, so check the actual appointment location.
South east Kent includes Ashford, Folkestone and Hythe, and Dover/Deal; the NHS referral page explains its parent-referral option for OT and physiotherapy. For school-age speech and language concerns, speak to the SENCo about the NHS link therapist. For preschool children, check Talking Walk-ins and the current criteria. Read the NHS therapy referral guidance.
For education and EHC plan questions in the Kent County Council area, Information, Advice and Support Kent (IASK) provides free impartial SEND advice on 03000 41 3000. You can also use our help while waiting guide and Kent EHC needs assessment guide.
Before paying, confirm the named professional’s registration and scope, child age criteria, travel or online arrangements, total costs and availability. Ask your school or healthcare team what evidence is needed before buying a report. The directory does not guarantee a diagnosis, school place, benefit award or faster appointment.
Directory entries — check current service details before making plans
Oasis Psychological Services advertises assessment and therapy for children and adults from an Ashford-based service. Check which professional would provide the particular assessment or therapy, the age criteria and the intended use of any report.
Confirm current scope, age criteria, fees or funding, and availability directly.
Purple Octopus Management advertises autism and ADHD assessments and psychotherapy for children, young people and adults in Kent, with face-to-face and online options. Confirm the particular service's age criteria, named assessor and appointment location directly.
The website advertised September 2026 assessment availability when checked on 22 September. This is the provider’s statement, not a reservation or confirmation of an appointment for your family.
Autism Kent is a private assessment practice advertising child and adult autism assessments from Whitstable and online services. It is distinct from the Kent Autistic Trust; confirm the specific service, age threshold and appointment location directly.
Ask about the named assessment team, follow-up and report requirements. Older mentions of satellite locations should be confirmed before travelling.
KACP advertises counselling, psychotherapy and related therapies, including work with children and families, from a Maidstone-based service. Confirm the child-specific age criteria, practitioner and current location directly.
Do not assume every listed therapy is offered to children or that counselling is the same as play therapy. Ask about relevant registration, experience and the approach proposed.
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Report a CorrectionFrequently Asked Questions: SEND Therapists in Ashford
How do I start finding support near Ashford?
Describe the difficulty affecting everyday life, then check the relevant school or NHS route. This page provides possible service enquiry points around Ashford. Confirm the actual location, child age criteria and current availability with each service.
Does a listing mean the service is suitable or has a place?
No. A listing is not an endorsement, credential check or confirmation of availability. Ask about the named practitioner, their professional registration, the proposed work, safeguarding, total fees and whether home, school or online appointments are offered.
Where can I get free SEND advice?
Information, Advice and Support Kent (IASK) offers free, impartial SEND advice in the Kent County Council area on 03000 41 3000. For therapy access, use the current NHS referral criteria or speak to the school SENCo; private assessment is not a prerequisite for asking about support.