Paediatric Feeding Therapist in Sheffield
Specialist Feeding Therapy for Babies and Children in Sheffield
When your child is struggling with eating, it can quickly become one of the biggest sources of stress in family life. Whether you're worried about severe fussy eating, difficulties with weaning, chewing problems or a diagnosed paediatric feeding disorder, specialist support can make a real difference.
I'm Emma Fitzgerald, an independent Speech and Language Therapist specialising exclusively in paediatric feeding disorders. I work with families across Sheffield, providing personalised assessments and evidence-based therapy to help children develop safe, enjoyable and positive relationships with food.
Most appointments take place online, allowing me to observe your child eating in the environment where meals happen every day. Home visits may also be available in some parts of Sheffield.
Why Sheffield Families Choose Private Feeding Therapy
Many parents contact me after months—or sometimes years—of worrying about their child's eating.
Some have been told their child will "grow out of it." Others have received general advice that hasn't addressed the underlying cause of the feeding difficulty.
Private feeding therapy gives you timely access to specialist assessment, so we can understand why your child is struggling and develop a plan that's tailored specifically to them.
No two children eat differently for exactly the same reason, which is why every assessment is individual.
Feeding Difficulties I Support
I work with babies and children experiencing a wide range of feeding challenges, including:
Paediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)
Difficulties progressing onto solid foods
Baby-led weaning concerns
Bottle or breast feeding difficulties
Gagging during meals
Chewing and oral motor difficulties
Mealtime anxiety
Feeding differences associated with autism
Feeding difficulties linked to medical conditions
What to Expect
Every family receives an in-depth assessment designed to understand the whole picture.
We'll discuss:
Your child's feeding history
Medical and developmental background
Current eating skills
Mealtime routines
Foods accepted and refused
Parent concerns and priorities
After the assessment, you'll receive a detailed written report together with practical recommendations you can begin using straight away.
Where appropriate, follow-up sessions provide ongoing coaching and support as your child's feeding develops.
Supporting Families Throughout Sheffield
I work with families across Sheffield and the surrounding area, including:
Ecclesall
Fulwood
Dore
Totley
Crookes
Walkley
Hillsborough
Nether Edge
Woodseats
Handsworth
Mosborough
Chapeltown
Stocksbridge
Crosspool
Norton
If you're unsure whether I cover your area, please get in touch.
Why Online Feeding Therapy Works So Well
Parents are often surprised that online appointments can be just as effective as clinic-based sessions.
Seeing your child eating in their own kitchen, using their usual chair, plates and favourite foods, provides valuable insight that isn't always possible in a clinical setting.
It also means advice can be demonstrated using your child's everyday environment, making recommendations much easier to put into practice.
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No. You can book an appointment directly without needing a GP, health visitor or consultant referral.
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I support babies beginning weaning through to school-aged children experiencing ongoing feeding difficulties.
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No. Alongside Sheffield, I support families throughout Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and across the UK via online consultations.
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Absolutely. With your consent, I'm happy to work collaboratively with other professionals involved in your child's care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Let’s Work Together
Book a Feeding Assessment
If you're looking for a paediatric feeding therapist in Sheffield, I'd be delighted to help.
Whether you're worried about mealtimes becoming increasingly stressful or you've been searching for specialist support for some time, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Get in touch to discuss your child's feeding and find out how I can help.
