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Meet The Team
Executive Team
Name: Natalie Sylvaine
Role: Company Director and Senior Consultant
Experience: 14 years
Regions covered: Northwest and Midlands
Natalie Sylvaine is a BCBA/UKBA (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst/U.K. Behaviour Analyst), with an undergrad in Psychology, Mental and Physical Health and a masters in Behaviour Analysis and Therapy. She has training and expertise to consult on early intervention, education, PBS, VB-ABA, sleep difficulties and mental health difficulties within the non-verbal community. Natalie set up Leapfrog Therapies in the summer of 2022, when she decided that she needed to develop a company that can provide best practice and the most compassionate services to children and young people by recruiting and training a team of like minded professionals.
Name: Kyah
Role: Head of Operations, Training Lead & Senior Therapist
Experience: 11 years
Regions covered: West Yorkshire
Kyah has a 1st class BSc and a MSc with distinction in Psychology. She has worked in ABA for 11 years as a Therapist and Lead Therapist and has recently begun specialising in PBS and therapeutic programs. Kyah says “I enjoy seeing learners become able to step into who they are through therapy. Seeing people grow and develop skills and confidence through their journey is an incredible thing. A strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my approach.”
Consultants
Name: Jaya
Role: Senior Consultant and Supervisor
Experience: 6 years
Jaya fell in love with the field of ABA when working in a clinic in Austin, Texas. She quickly realised that Behavioural Therapy brought equal levels of hard work and reward while watching her clients flourish and so she pursued her BCBA qualification. She has since relocated back to London where she continues to work with clients of varying ages and skill sets to support learners and their families achieve their greatest potentials. She is now qualified as both a BCBA and UKBA.
Jaya says “every new skill my clients learn is a milestone to be celebrated and motivates me to continue to support each individual in achieving happiness through independence and exploring their world in new ways.”'
Name: Agnieszka
Role: Supervisor and Junior Consultant
Experience: 14 years
Regions covered: Milton Keynes & Surrounding
After graduating with a BSc in Psychology, Agnieszka pursued a career in special needs education. Her first experience of ABA was in an ABA school and she has worked in all settings since, including care. She has worked with children from 4-18 years, including learning disabilities and high level language and social skills programs. Agnieszka is currently completing her Master's degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis and has been working as as Supervisor/Consultant for the past 2 years.
Aga says “Being able to support and help so many families gives me a unique reward for doing my job. Having the opportunity to see my clients achieving their full potential, becoming more independent, and living more fulfilling lives gives me a great deal of satisfaction and achievement.”
Name: Abi
Role: Supervisor and Junior Consultant (BCBA)
Experience: 8 years
Regions covered: West Midlands
Abi is a BCBA with an undergraduate Psychology and a masters degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, she is also a qualified teacher and holds a PGDE. Abi has 8 years experience within ABA and education, working in a variety of contexts including home, community, school and nursery settings. She has supported individuals between the ages of 2 and 22 years old focusing primarily on social skills, self-help skills, communication and academics. Abi is currently accruing her supervised fieldwork hours in order to gain the BCBA qualification.
Abi says “I love the challenge of understanding behaviour, the creativity of crafting individualized solutions, and the reward of witnessing growth and independence. For me, this field combines science and compassion, allowing me to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and their families.”
Name: Pippa
Role: Lead Therapist and Supervisor
Experience: 13 years
Regions covered: West Yorkshire
Pippa is currently completing her supervised practice to become a BCBA (Board Certified Behaviour Analyst), has an undergrad in Psychology and a masters in ABA. She has training and expertise to Lead and Supervise early intervention, education and VB-ABA. Pippa says “I love my role as an ABA Supervisor as I love applied psychology and it's so rewarding to see children progress!”
Name: Jasmine
Role: Junior Consultant and Supervisor
Experience: 8 years
Regions covered: Yorkshire and surrounding.
Jasmine's passion for ABA began whilst completing her BSc degree in Psychology. She has since worked in a range of settings including school settings, homes and supported living as well as within the community. Jasmine has worked with a range of learners of variety of age groups and abilities. Jasmine has also completed her Msc in Applied Behaviour Analysis and is currently completing her supervised practice to gain the UKBA qualification. She now supervising and consults on programmes.
Jasmine says “ I pride myself on ensuring all time spent supporting others is kept fun and engaging! I’m passionate about empowering learners to develop, express themselves and move towards independence!”
Name: Fazeeya
Role: Senior Therapist and Consultant
Experience: 10+ years
Regions Covered: Coventry
Fazeeya holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis. She first discovered her passion for ABA during my undergraduate study where I worked part time as a therapist and has loved every part of her journey since. She finds it incredibly rewarding to support children with disabilities, celebrate their progress and help them reach their potential.
Fazeeya says: “I am always eager to learn and improve my practice, while making sure that the needs, wellbeing and best interests of each child remain at the heart of everything I do.”
Name: Fatima
Role: Senior Therapist
Experience: 5 years
Regions covered: West Yorkshire
Fatima has a degree in Psychology with Counselling and a certificate of higher education in Applied Behaviour Analysis. Fatima has 4 years of experience as an ABA Therapist, supporting children with speech delays, academic and independence challenges. She has just started her training and work as a PBS Therapist and can offer either or both VB-ABA and PBS to Leapfrog clients.
Fatima says “Working with children with learning disabilities allows me to make a meaningful impact by helping them overcome challenges and unlock their full potential. Each child is unique, and the opportunity to develop personalised strategies that support their learning and emotional growth is incredibly rewarding.”
Speech and Language Therapists
Name: Safah Raza
Role: Senior Speech And Language Therapist
Experience: 5 years
Regions Covered: West Yorkshire
Safah has a degree in Speech and Language Therapy, with 5 years of experience supporting children and young adults with speech, language and communication difficulties. She has worked as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for both private and NHS settings. She specialises in speech disorders and language delays/disorders, particularly in children with underlying or potentially underlying diagnoses such as Autism, ADHD, and Down Syndrome. She is currently training on Oral Placement Therapy and has been supervising other speech and language therapists for the past 2 years.
Safah says: I love seeing the progress and positive changes in my client’s lives. I love creating meaningful relationships with parents and carers. Lastly, I love being able to advocate for a child and young adult knowing this was my purpose in life!