SEND therapists and specialists serving families in Hawkhurst, Kent. Includes speech therapists and play therapists.
Hawkhurst is a large village in the Wealden countryside of West Kent, close to the border with East Sussex. Families living in Hawkhurst and the surrounding hamlets often find themselves in a gap between the SEND services centred on Tunbridge Wells to the north and Hastings to the south. Reaching mainstream NHS provision can involve long journeys, making local private practitioners particularly valuable for ongoing therapy where regular, consistent sessions matter.
Our directory lists 2 providers based in or near Hawkhurst. These include a specialist paediatric speech and language therapist with a clinical focus on working with autistic children and those with developmental language disorder, and a play therapist based in nearby Cranbrook who supports children through school-based and private sessions. Both practitioners understand the rural context and the particular challenges families face when accessing SEND support outside of major towns.
If your child needs occupational therapy, psychology, or other specialist assessments, you may also wish to explore our Cranbrook and Tunbridge Wells pages, as providers in those areas commonly serve the wider Weald. Online therapy sessions can also be a practical option for families in more remote locations.
For free, independent advice about your child's SEND entitlements, contact Kent SENDIASS on 03000 41 3000. The Kent SEND Local Offer provides details of services available across the county, including the Tunbridge Wells and Wealden area.
Have a look at the providers listed below and get in touch directly to talk about your child's needs.
2 providers serving Hawkhurst · Last reviewed Apr 2026
Independent provider of paediatric speech and language therapy in West Kent and East Sussex, based in Hawkhurst. Has specialist clinical interest in working with children on the Autistic Spectrum and ...
Play therapy service based near Cranbrook in Kent, providing affordable counselling for children in schools and privately, individually or in small groups. Uses play, as well as words, to help childre...
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Suggest a ListingThis page lists 2 private SEND therapists serving families in Hawkhurst, offering speech and language therapy and play therapy. For a broader range of specialists, also check our Cranbrook and Tunbridge Wells pages. Kent SENDIASS provides free advice on 03000 41 3000.
Yes. A specialist paediatric speech and language therapist is based in Hawkhurst, and a play therapist operates from nearby Cranbrook. Additional specialists in occupational therapy, sensory integration, and psychology are available in Cranbrook and Tunbridge Wells, both within reasonable travel distance of Hawkhurst.
Yes. Several SEND therapists who cover the Wealden area offer online sessions, which can be especially helpful for families in rural locations like Hawkhurst. Check individual provider profiles for details on whether they offer remote appointments alongside face-to-face sessions.