Liza Stemmet Speech Therapy Cape Town

Liza Stemmet Speech Therapy

About

Liza Stemmet is a qualified speech and language therapist with extensive experience in both paediatric and adult therapy. She holds:

• BA in English and Linguistics – UNISA (2013)
• BSc Honours in Speech and Language Pathology – UCT (2016)

Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans, Liza has worked in public healthcare, private practice, and academia, including:

• Clinical Supervisor at UCT (2019–2021)
• Head of Speech Therapy at Tswaragano District Hospital
• Private practice experience in neurological and paediatric speech therapy
• Current therapist at Tygerberg Hospice Trust, specialising in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation

Services

Paediatric Speech Therapy

• Speech and language delays
• Articulation and pronunciation difficulties
• Stuttering treatment
• Therapy for children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Adult Speech Therapy

• Rehabilitation for stroke and traumatic brain injury
• Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia management)
• Voice disorders and communication challenges
• Support for progressive neurological conditions

Assessment & Therapy Approach

• Comprehensive case history and assessments using standardised and informal methods
• Individualised therapy plans tailored to each person’s needs
• Ongoing support for patients and their families

Therapy duration varies based on individual progress, response to treatment, and family involvement.

Core Values

• Caring – A commitment to helping each patient reach their full potential
• Respect – Providing a trusted and supportive therapy environment
• Creativity – Adapting techniques to ensure engaging and effective sessions