I qualified as a speech and language therapist in 1983. Before joining UCL, I held clinical posts in the NHS for 17 years, specialising in acquired adult neurology. I worked in both acute and community settings, and managed the Adult Neurology service at Oxleas NHS Trust.

I joined UCL in 2000 when I was awarded the Tavistock Trust for Aphasia Research Fellowship to complete my PhD investigating the use of drawing in aphasia. I worked initially as a part time tutor then as a full time lecturer. I was promoted to Principal Teaching Fellow in 2012.  My current role is Director of Studies in Speech and Language Therapy, with overall responsibility for speech and language therapy education. 

I was a member of the Professional Development and Standards Board of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) for several years and was part of the 2018 RCSLT Curriculum Guidelines steering group. I am a committee member of the National Association of Educators in Practice.