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Speech & language therapy

Where every voice matters.

Family-centred therapy that helps children and adults communicate, eat, learn and take part with confidence.

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Open Saturdays 9am – 2pm · Weekdays 9am – 6pm

Thaaniyah Gydien laughing with a baby during a session

Thaaniyah Gydien in the therapy play space

A calm place to feel safe enough to try.

1Children and adults

2In-person support

3Teletherapy options

4Medical aids accepted

Thaaniyah Gydien, founder of Gydien Therapy, in the therapy room

About the Therapist

Care built around the person, not a diagnosis.

Thaaniyah started Gydien Therapy to create a place where patients and families feel heard, informed and safe to take part in their care.

Her approach brings clinical skill together with education, advocacy and close collaboration with the people who know each patient best.

Read Thaaniyah’s story

Becoming a speech therapist gave Thaaniyah a clear purpose. She wanted to move beyond one-size-fits-all care and build a practice where the whole person and family are part of every decision.

Her ongoing training spans paediatric palliative medicine, feeding, Makaton, PROMPT, sensory integration, neurodevelopmental care and myofunctional therapy.

Today she also supports young clinicians, UCT students and organisations working with children and families.

Find your starting point

Care, clearly divided around who needs support.

Choose the pathway that feels closest. You do not need to know the clinical name for what you have noticed.

Children & families

Speech, language & learning

Play-based support for communication, speech sounds, literacy and early learning.

Explore child support →Adults

Communication at every stage

Assessment, therapy, home visits, hospital support and teletherapy for adult communication needs.

Explore adult support →Myofunctional therapy

Breathing, eating, sleeping & speech

Oral motor assessment and therapy for children and adults.

Explore myofunctional support →Schools & educators

Support that carries into class

School screening, teacher training and practical guidance for inclusive learning environments.

Explore school support →Feeding & lactation

Calmer feeding conversations

Feeding therapy, swallowing support and lactation consultations.

Explore feeding support →Hearing

Screening and ear care

Age-appropriate hearing screening, ear irrigation and wax removal.

Explore hearing support →

The people behind the care

Meet the team.

Real relationships matter here. Each family is welcomed by people who listen first and plan together.

Founder & Speech-Language Pathologist

Thaaniyah Gydien

Thaaniyah created Gydien Therapy as a place where patients and families can feel heard, informed and included in every decision.

Receptionist

Mea Hendricks

Mea helps make the first call, appointment and visit feel clear and welcoming for every family.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Caylene Cupido

Caylene brings warmth and clinical care together to support meaningful communication in everyday life.

Tools for the days between sessions.

Shop sensory supports, parent information packs, visual schedules and practical learning materials.

Sensory packs

Purposeful tools selected for everyday routines, travel and learning.

Magnetic milestones

Visual supports for communication and predictable routines.

Cover of the Gydien Therapy ASD parent pack

Parent resources

The ASD Parent Pack series and illustrated social stories.

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Shared by parents

Testimonials from families.

What parents say about feeling supported, understood and included.

Gydien Therapy offers exceptional service that goes above and beyond. The therapists invest in the well-being of the whole family.

Keenan Fisher, parent

My daughter looks forward to seeing Thaaniyah every week and has gone from relying on milk to eating several differently textured foods.

Imaan Abdurahman, parent

From the first to the last session I felt heard. They take time to know the child, work at their pace and follow a neuro-affirming approach.

Thakirah Petersen, parent

The best speech therapist in Cape Town. The practice is a loving and nurturing place for your child.

Chante Johnson, parent

I got a better understanding of my son’s condition. Having the therapist on call and the weekly parent topics are a definite plus.

Nangamso Gum, parent