SEND therapists and specialists serving families in Folkestone, Kent. Includes psychology and assessment services.
Folkestone is a coastal town in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent, and like many seaside communities along the Kent coast, it faces particular challenges around SEND provision. Coastal towns in Kent tend to have higher levels of deprivation compared to inland areas, and this can affect the availability and accessibility of both NHS and private SEND services for families.
Our directory currently lists 2 providers covering the Folkestone area, both specialising in psychology and neurodevelopmental assessment. These include services offering autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments for children and adults. While the number of locally based providers is small, both are established practices based in nearby Ashford and regularly serve families across the Folkestone and Hythe district.
We know that families in Folkestone sometimes feel underserved when it comes to SEND therapists, particularly for speech and language therapy or occupational therapy. If you are looking for a wider range of specialists, you may also wish to explore the providers listed on our Ashford and Canterbury pages, as many cover the broader East Kent area. We are actively working to expand our Folkestone listings and welcome suggestions from local families and practitioners.
For free, impartial advice about your child's SEND entitlements, contact Kent SENDIASS on 03000 41 3000. The Kent SEND Local Offer covers services available to families in the Folkestone and Hythe area.
Browse the listings below and contact providers directly. If you know a therapist or specialist serving Folkestone who is not yet listed, please let us know.
2 providers serving Folkestone · Last reviewed Apr 2026
Private assessment and therapy service in Ashford, Kent, supporting children, young people and adults. Founded in 2018 by Dr Floriana Reinikis, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Multidisciplinary team...
Private ASD autism assessment, ADHD assessment and therapy for young children, teenagers and adults in Ashford, Kent. Provides comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments alongside therapeutic suppor...
We're always adding to this directory. Suggestions welcome.
Suggest a ListingThis page lists 2 private SEND providers who serve families in Folkestone, both offering psychology and diagnostic assessment services. For a wider range of specialists, you may also want to check our Ashford and Canterbury pages. Free advice is available from Kent SENDIASS on 03000 41 3000.
Yes, though the number of locally based providers is currently small. The providers listed here are established practices based in nearby Ashford who regularly serve Folkestone families. We are actively expanding our listings for this area and welcome suggestions from parents and practitioners.
Coastal towns in Kent, including Folkestone, often have fewer private SEND practitioners compared to larger inland towns. Higher deprivation levels and smaller populations can make it harder to sustain private practices locally. Many families in Folkestone access specialists in Ashford or Canterbury, and online therapy sessions are increasingly available as an alternative to in-person visits.