Welcome
Welcome to ACT for Yorkshire Ltd. Tessa Ackerman has been a Speech & Language Therapist for over 30 years; moving from the NHS to set up in independent practice in Leeds in 2011. ACT for Yorkshire Ltd. provides a private, specialist Speech & Language Therapy service for adults with communication difficulties as a result of a
or living with
- Parkinson's Disease >> (I am an LSVT certified clinician)
- Dementia >>
- another Progressive Neurological Condition >>
I also treat people with Voice Disorders >>
Client comments
"The clinic was welcoming and Tessa and Zoe were understanding and massively supporting of the circumstances of my stroke. I started with weekly visits, then after a while, fortnightly visits. Lots of constructive homework. I have made noticeable progress through out. I have now been going for over two years and still find their support invaluable." - EH, Masham. Oct 2023.
"Your input has been so valuable in helping my client express what he wants." - SS; Case Manager, Apr 2023.
"It's the first time we've had any help with Mum's speech problems, and you have helped me to understand what she might be experiencing, and also how it affects us too. Your visit really helped me." - MP; Client’s daughter March 2023.
"Outstanding professionalism" - E. Richardson, North Yorkshire.
"You taught us strategies with which to cope with the aphasia. These continue to be very helpful" - NG, Sheffield.
"We always felt well informed about costs and what to expect during the therapy sessions" - Mr & Mrs Parry, Ilkley.