SEND therapists and specialists serving families in Maidstone, Kent. One of the largest towns in Kent for SEND support — includes SLTs, OTs, psychologists, play therapists, educational psychologists and sensory specialists.
As Kent's county town and the administrative heart of Kent County Council, Maidstone is at the centre of SEND decision-making for families across the county. The KCC SEND team is headquartered here at Sessions House on County Road, making Maidstone a natural hub for parents navigating the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process or seeking advice on their child's provision.
Families in Maidstone benefit from strong local access to a wide range of private SEND specialists. Our directory currently lists 16 providers serving the Maidstone area, covering speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, clinical and educational psychology, play therapy, sensory integration, and dyslexia assessment. Several practitioners are based directly in Maidstone, while others travel from nearby towns such as Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, and Cranbrook.
Maidstone sits within the West Kent area, where demand for neurodevelopmental assessments and therapeutic support has grown steadily. Whether you are looking for a private autism or ADHD assessment, speech therapy for a young child, or play therapy to help your child process difficult experiences, this page brings together the professionals who cover your area.
For free, impartial advice about your child's rights and entitlements, you can contact Kent SENDIASS (the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service) on 03000 41 3000. You can also explore the Kent SEND Local Offer, which details the support available to families in the Maidstone area and across the county.
We encourage you to browse the listings below, visit individual provider profiles for full details, and contact practitioners directly to discuss your child's needs. Every family's journey is different, and the right therapist can make a real difference.
16 providers serving Maidstone · Last reviewed Apr 2026
Philippa Benson is a Speech, Language and Literacy Therapist and Dynamic Assessor of Thinking Skills based in Sevenoaks, Kent. Offers private therapy for speech, language, literacy and communication d...
TalkCoach offers private Speech and Language Therapy for adults and children, and Communication Coaching. Has a Maidstone clinic and offers home visits across West Kent. Covers speech therapy and coac...
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 ...
Private occupational therapy service in Kent offering OT, physiotherapy, and music therapy, enabling individuals to live as independently as possible. Has a team of paediatric OTs skilled in sensory p...
Multi-award winning independent paediatric practice in Tunbridge Wells offering gold-standard assessments and therapy including ADHD and autism assessments, occupational therapy, speech and language t...
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...
Team of highly experienced clinicians specialising in neurodiversity, led by Dr Isobel Robb (Clinical Psychologist). Offers autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments and 1-1 therapy sessions for children...
Assessments and therapies for children, young people and adults across Kent and West Sussex, based in Tonbridge. Provides specialist psychological therapies administered by Clinical Psychologists, CBT...
CBT therapy and psychology practice serving Kent, Surrey and Sussex, based in Borough Green with coverage including Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Edenbridge, Gravesend, Medway and ...
Dyslexia assessments in Maidstone and surrounding areas including Allington, Bearsted, Penenden Heath and Aylesford. Provides comprehensive assessments for dyslexia and specific learning difficulties.
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...
West Kent play therapy service offering play therapy, filial coaching, counselling, parent support and training. PTUK-certified therapists use the integrative holistic model. Works with primary-aged c...
Private occupational therapy service in Cranbrook, Kent offering family-focused OT assessment and treatment for children. Clinic designed with sensory equipment for a sensory integration approach. Fou...
Counselling and psychotherapy service in Maidstone, Kent, offering therapeutic support for children and young people. Qualified therapists provide BACP-compliant therapy for emotional, behavioural and...
Private autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia assessments plus full neurodiversity screening and post-diagnostic support. Two Kent clinic hubs (Maidstone & Broadstairs) plus nationwide remote...
We're always adding to this directory. Suggestions welcome.
Suggest a ListingThis page lists 16 private SEND therapists and specialists who serve families in Maidstone, including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and play therapists. You can browse the listings above, visit individual profiles for full details, and contact practitioners directly. For free impartial guidance, you can also call Kent SENDIASS on 03000 41 3000.
Yes. Several private SEND specialists are based directly in Maidstone, including speech therapists, dyslexia assessors, and counselling services. Additional providers travel to Maidstone from nearby towns such as Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Borough Green, and Cranbrook. All providers listed on this page have been reviewed by the SENDPath team.
Kent County Council's SEND team is based at Sessions House on County Road in Maidstone, the county town of Kent. This is where EHCP decisions and SEND policy are administered for the whole county. Families across Kent can contact the SEND team through KCC or seek independent support from Kent SENDIASS on 03000 41 3000.