Professional Profile

Anna Walsh is a Senior Speech and Language Therapist with over six years of clinical experience delivering evidence-based assessment and intervention for individuals presenting with communication and swallowing disorders across acute, rehabilitation, and community settings.

Her clinical practice is grounded in a structured, person-centred approach, integrating current research, multidisciplinary collaboration, and functional outcome-focused care. She is recognised for her ability to support individuals with complex neurogenic conditions, ensuring interventions are tailored to optimise communication, safety, and meaningful participation in daily life.

Anna has extensive experience working across Irish public health services and international neurorehabilitation environments. She currently contributes to advanced neurorehabilitation programmes, providing specialised input for clients with acquired and progressive neurological conditions within highly structured, research-informed clinical frameworks.

 

Specializations

• Dysphagia assessment and management (adult swallowing disorders)
• Neurogenic communication disorders (including aphasia and cognitive-communication difficulties)
• Autism spectrum conditions and social communication support
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) interventions
• Evidence-based speech and language therapy across acute, rehabilitation, and community settings
• Multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation and functional recovery planning
 

Clinical Excellence at Vera Mental Health

At Vera Mental Health, Anna contributes to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based speech and language therapy services within a multidisciplinary care model. Her work focuses on providing structured, clinically robust assessments and targeted interventions that support both communication and swallowing needs across diverse client groups.

She works collaboratively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure that each intervention is clinically appropriate, ethically grounded, and aligned with the individual’s functional goals. Her approach reflects Vera Mental Health’s commitment to transparency, clinical excellence, and person-centred care.

 

Education

Anna completed her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy at the University of Galway, graduating with First Class Honours (1:1). She was awarded the NUIG Scholarship for academic excellence on three occasions, reflecting her strong academic performance and commitment to clinical development.

 

Professional Registration

Anna Walsh is a CORU-registered Speech and Language Therapist in Ireland.
Registration Number: SL040346

 

Languages

Anna provides services in English, supporting both national and international clients through in-person and online consultations.