Raihaanah Nazir
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
DHA Licensed: License No: 40741779)
Raihaanah is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with experience across the NHS and private sector in the UK. She has worked within community settings, nurseries, and mainstream schools, supporting children with a wide range of speech, language, and communication needs.
She is passionate about delivering functional, empowering, and child-centred therapy that supports children to thrive both academically and socially. Her practice is evidence-based and neurodiversity-affirming, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with families, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure meaningful and lasting outcomes.
Raihaanah’s philosophy is grounded in the belief that communication is connection. She strives to create inclusive, engaging, and individualised therapy experiences that celebrate each child’s unique strengths and potential.
Raihaanah has completed training in Makaton (Levels 1–3), PROMPT and Hanen It Takes Two to Talk®.
Education
- BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy – Manchester Metropolitan University
Professional Registrations
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
Age Range
Paediatric
Hobbies:
Outside of work, Raihaanah enjoys horse riding, cooking, and Pilates.
Languages
English, Arabic (can speak but can't deliver therapy in it)
Years of Experience
10 years experience in Singapore, United Kingdom, Dubai
Areas of Expertise
Developmental Language Disorder and Speech Sound Disorders.