Sue Osbond

About Sue

After qualifying as a Speech and Language therapist, Sue worked in paediatrics before moving abroad. During this time, she taught English to all levels of second language learners, as well as Business English in international companies. Sue was an external examiner for London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Before training as a Registered Intermediary in 2011, Sue was senior SLT in a special school. She was responsible for helping the students, who had complex communication needs, to access further education and the workplace. As an RI, Sue has worked with 650+ vulnerable adults (12+) in interview and court proceedings. She can also take cases in family and criminal court. Sue is approachable and can quickly establish rapport. She has received positive feedback from prosecution and defence counsel, as well as the vulnerable and their relatives.

Expertise

  • Learning difficulties
  • ASD (including Asperger syndrome)
  • ADHD
  • Dyslexia
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Deafness/Hearing Impairment
  • Unclear speech Non-fluency
  • Elderly Depression/anxiety

Training & Education

2023:

Working with Suspects at City Law School / Intermediaries for Justice (IfJ)

2021:

Trauma Informed Practice at City Law School / Intermediaries for Justice (IfJ)

2019:

Working in Family Court at City Law School / Intermediaries for Justice (IfJ)

2019:

Working with Defendants at City Law School / Intermediaries for Justice (IfJ)

2011:

Registered Intermediary training at City Law School / Intermediaries for Justice (IfJ)

1970:

B.Sc (Speech) University of Newcastle upon Tyne