About Us

Our mission is clear: to ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We work closely with families, schools, and professionals to explore every pathway for growth and development.

SEND & Sensory began in 2021 as a personal mission when I opened my home to families needing expert support and a safe, caring space. From these beginnings, we’ve grown into two vibrant clinics in Walthamstow and Kilburn, offering holistic, multi-disciplinary services including our bespoke 1-2-1 Mosaic Pathway therapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and specialist education support.

Today, we proudly offer therapy, consultancy, EHCP support, and training to champion inclusion and empower children across our diverse communities.

Every child matters to us. We celebrate the talents, cultures, and journeys of each child, nurturing them in a safe, inclusive environment.

Thank you for considering SEND & Sensory. We look forward to welcoming you.

ALDA CAPJA MA(ed)
Founder & Principal

What Makes Us Different

Our Unique Approach

We use the Mosaic Pathway, our personalised, multidisciplinary approach developed exclusively by SEND & Sensory, to bring evidence-based therapies together for each child.

Honest & Transparent

We communicate openly and truthfully with families, carers, and professionals. You can trust us to provide clear, realistic insights—never false hope.

Kindness & Respect

We treat every child and adult with genuine respect, patience, and compassion. Dignity and understanding are non-negotiable in our work.

Our SCERTS® Commitment

SEND & Sensory is one of the few clinics where all practitioners are fully SCERTS® trained, supporting high-quality, consistent, evidence-based practice.

HCPC: Excellence in Practice

The team includes HCPC-registered professionals, and all practitioners follow HCPC standards, ensuring safe, ethical, and high-quality support for every child and family.

Proven Clinical Expertise

Since 2021, SEND & Sensory has been supporting hundreds of families with a clinically led, evidence-based approach they can trust.

Meet Our Team

Excellence starts with our people.
Our highly qualified team is fully SCERTS® trained, bringing specialist experience across Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and play-based approaches. With deep expertise and a shared passion, they are committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

What sets our team apart is the combination of clinical skill and genuine care. We create a safe, supportive environment where children feel empowered and families feel heard. Through personalised, evidence-based plans grounded in the SCERTS® framework, we work collaboratively to help every child reach their full potential.

Alda Capja
Founder & Principal
With a wealth of experience as a highly experienced Autism Specialist, Alda Capja is deeply devoted to addressing the needs of individuals with special educational needs. Holding pivotal roles such as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and SENCo, she brings a comprehensive understanding and expertise to her endeavors. Her active participation on SEN panels and collaborative efforts with diverse agencies underscore her committed dedication to advancing outcomes for SEND children.
Nicholas Flook
Co-Founder: CFO / COO
Nick shares the company’s deep commitment to supporting children with SEND. He leads the financial, operational, and strategic business functions, ensuring strong governance and sustainable growth. Nick also plays a key role in championing and developing the SEND & Sensory brand and long-term vision. MBA, BA (Econ), Certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and SCERTS Qualified Practitioner.
Rhea Philip
Clinical Lead HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist and member of the RCSLT
Rhea Philip is our Clinical Lead. She is a dedicated HCPC Reg. speech therapist and MRCSLT, with experience working in special and mainstream schools. She has been part of multidisciplinary teams to develop EHCPs (Education, Health, and Care Plans), attended annual reviews, and provided training to staff and parents. She has also worked at an autism residential centre to provide AAC support to children in care.
Aleena Joseph
HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist
Aleena Joseph is a Speech, Language and Swallowing Therapist and Audiologist. She is registered with the HCPC (UK), the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), and the Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA). Aleena has extensive experience in the assessment and management of speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties across a wide range of populations. She is committed to evidence-based practice and takes a client-centred approach, delivering individualised therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs. Dedicated to empowering individuals, Aleena works to support the development of effective communication skills and improve overall quality of life.
Danielle Elie
Art Psychotherapist; HCPC Registered; BAAT Member
Danielle is an HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist with a Master’s in Art Therapy. She has experience supporting children, young people, and adults across schools, SEND settings, NHS services, and early intervention teams. Using a compassionate, person-centred approach, she supports emotional expression and resilience through creativity.
Bleranda Hamzaj
Assistant Speech & Language Therapist
With a bachelor's degree in psychology, Bleranda brings a wealth of expertise to her role, having previously worked with children with special needs in diverse organizational settings. Prior to her current position, she served as a Learning Support Teacher for children with ASD showcasing her dedication to supporting individuals with unique requirements.
Marisa Menga
Assistant Speech & Language Therapist
Marisa Menga holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, providing a strong academic foundation in mental health. She is also an ABA Therapist with experience supporting children with developmental, emotional, and social challenges, helping them learn and grow through tailored interventions.
Fiona Kola
Assistant Speech & Language Therapist
Fiona Kola holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy from the University of Medicine, Tirana. She is trained and licensed in ABA therapy, with experience supporting children with speech delays, language disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and other developmental challenges. Her work is dedicated to fostering children’s communication, language, and social development through personalized and effective therapy.
Englantina Atjani
Assistant Speech & Language Therapist
Englantina Atjani is an Assistant Speech & Language and ABA Therapist specializing in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) at the Walthamstow clinic. Since joining in September 2023, she has undergone extensive training in SCERTS, Speech & Language Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), along with other relevant programs that equip her to handle communication and behavioral challenges effectively.
Kleida Vajushi
Assistant Speech and Language Therapist
Kleida Vajushi is an assistant Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about helping children communicate more effectively. She holds a bachelor’s degree and is completing her MSc in Psychology. Kleida combines the academic knowledge with her practical skills to make a huge difference in children’s lives. Trained in Applied Behaviour Analysis , as well as Makaton and Attention Autism, she uses a range of approaches tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Brahim Rrethi
Assistant Speech and Language Therapist
Graduated in Speech Therapy from “Aleksandër Xhuvani” University in Elbasan and currently pursuing a Master of Science in Speech Therapy at the University of Medicine, Tirana. Trained and licensed in ABA therapy, with over 5 years of clinical experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and speech and language delays. Specialized in providing individualized therapy sessions and supporting parents through clear and effective communication.
Esio Shahini
Assistant Speech & Language Therapist
Esio Shahini is an Assistant Speech & Language and ABA Therapist based at the Walthamstow clinic. He specializes in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as children with a wide range of linguistic and communication impairments. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy from the University of Medicine, Tirana, and has also received training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Altea Mema
Assistant Speech & Language Therapist
Currently on maternity leave

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What Our Parents Say About Us

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Great leadership, experienced staff & well resourced clinic that provides individual support/ learning sessions/ therapy sessions to best meet child’s needs.
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Enka Plaku
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I can highly recommend Send and Sensory Team! A warm, welcoming environment from the time you arrive and a huge variety of therapies and services for SEN children. My son’s journey with this clinic started two years ago and I can notice a great progress along with huge improvements. From a parent’s point of view, the communication from the clinic about our children and what they have been doing, along with information about her training/safeguarding/plans for the setting is fantastic and suitable for SEN children. Thank you Alda Capja and thank you to all the team from Send and sensory
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Constantin Oglinzanu
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Very nice place and friendly staff. They are always helpful
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Andreea Roman
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I am happy with the progress of my child Amar. He has made ao much progress and now he communicates in full sentences. During his diagnosis he asked the paediatrician ' Doctor how are you feeling today?'. Thank you for all your support and hard work.
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elione deda
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Very good! Paolo Bolognesi.
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Re Sabo
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A great team, professional and affordable service. Teodor said ‘mama’ for the first time after two months in therapy. We are over the moon to see him making little steps of progress. Thank you Enkeleda and Alda.
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Emanuele D'Alesio
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We can’t thank this team enough. Our daughter Serena, has made so much progress with her communication skills in the last year which we could not even dream about it a year ago. A massive thank you to Alda and her team for the hope and guidance you have given us as parents.
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Our daughter has been attending Send & Sensory for 1 year and we’ have seen significant improvements. She looks forward to her sessions. Thank you for all your support 🙏🙏❤️❤️
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