Specialist Paediatric Feeding Therapy for Babies and Children
Expert support for fussy eating, feeding difficulties, oral aversion and swallowing problems.
Online across the UK & Ireland
In-person across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Sheffield
Are mealtimes stressful? Does your child refuse food, gag, or struggle with certain textures?
I’m Emma Fitzgerald, a specialist paediatric feeding therapist helping babies and children who have feeding difficulties, picky eating, or swallowing problems.
I offer consultations for families all over the UK and Ireland (online). I also offer consultations in person (UK - East Midlands)
About Me
MSc. (Hons), MRCSLT, MASLTIP, HCPC registered, Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
With over 16 years of dedicated clinical and NHS experience, I provide expert assessment and intervention for children with complex feeding needs. I previously worked as Clinical Lead for Paediatric Feeding Disorders at North Derbyshire Community Health Services, where I supported children with complex feeding and swallowing difficulties and worked closely with families and other healthcare professionals.
My approach is rooted in evidence-based practice and a compassionate understanding of each child's unique challenges. I collaborate closely with families, schools, and healthcare professionals to develop personalised therapy plans that promote safe, enjoyable, and healthy eating experiences.
Key Areas of Expertise:
Paediatric Feeding Disorders: Assessment and management of issues related to feeding, eating, drinking, and swallowing in children. This includes extreme picky eating, weaning difficulties, choking and gagging on foods and difficulty with lumps and textures.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Working alongside dietitians, occupational therapists, and medical professionals to provide holistic care.
Family-Centered Care: Empowering families with strategies and support to enhance their child's feeding journey.
Professional Philosophy:
I believe that every child and family deserves to enjoy mealtimes without fear or difficulty. My mission is to provide tailored therapy that not only addresses the physical aspects of feeding but also supports emotional well-being, fostering a positive relationship with food.
What Parents Say
“Having someone so knowledgeable and compassionate to turn to meant I felt supported and empowered. I can’t recommend Emma highly enough to any parent navigating feeding concerns”
— Angharad Lewis“Emma took a holistic approach with our son and our family. She saw him as a person and treated him as an individual. We felt in very safe and capable hands. We would also like to add that we very much appreciated Emmas collaboration with other healthcare professionals involved. This really reassured us and removed some of the worry and burden which was worth its weight in gold. We cannot recommend Emma enough and her services were worth every single penny”
— Ian Tuveri-Ellis“We cannot recommend Emma enough at this stage and really believe that we are giving our daughter the best fighting chance at learning to eat on her own, with Emma’s help”
— Mollie HumphriesMeet Emma - Specialist Paediatric Feeding Therapist
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