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Granville Island Speech

Our speech-language pathologists offer comprehensive language and speech therapy services for children, youth, and adults in Vancouver.

Comprehensive speech therapy

Granville Island Speech is a boutique clinic in Vancouver that offers a client-centred, relationship-driven approach to speech therapy. Our speech-language pathologists (SLPs) take the time to give clients and families highly personalized care, building trust and progress through genuine connection.

We believe communication and mental health are deeply intertwined and we do not treat speech in isolation. Instead, we support you as a whole person, nurturing confidence, social connection, and emotional well-being alongside speech and language skills for lasting, positive results.

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Children and Youth

If you are concerned about your child’s speech and language development compared to their peers, or if your child is withdrawing from social interaction, early intervention is key. We support children with developmental, neurological, and congenital disorders affecting speech.

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Adults

Adults may face communication difficulties that manifest, persist, or worsen later in life. Our speech therapists can address challenges that affect speech, social interactions, and communication in professional settings, building the skills you need to thrive socially and in your career.

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Programs

The social speech application program provides clients with the opportunity to practice and integrate skills from their individual sessions and apply them within conversational contexts with peers. This program develops team building skills, awareness, and self-monitoring.

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ACHIEVE YOUR SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION GOALS

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Our speech-language pathologists offer a full range of services in our clinic or within the community. We can provide individual, group, and online therapy services for all age groups.

We are open 7 days a week and on evenings and weekends. Our centrally located clinic at Granville Island in Vancouver provides an inviting, comfortable space within a bustling and vibrant neighbourhood.

Get started by booking a free 15-minute Zoom consultation or contact us if you have any questions.

Trusted Vancouver speech therapists

Founded in 2016 by Vinni Panikkar, Granville Island Speech has been a trusted provider of speech therapy in Vancouver for over ten years. With deep and broad clinical expertise and refined therapeutic approaches, generations of families have trusted us and benefited from our care. We have a proven track record of results, stability, and commitment to this community.

10+

Years in business

100+

Satisfied clients

9

Clinicians

40+

Years of clinical expertise

Find your voice

We can help with receptive and expressive language needs, speech production, speech fluency, stuttering, motor speech disorders, structural and anatomical differences, voice and accent modification, and increasing your confidence in social interactions.

Overcome life-changing challenges

Our speech therapists address challenges with neurological differences (e.g. aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria), developmental disorders, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and dementia.

Become the best version of yourself

Our speech-language pathologists support patients with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and can address challenges with social interactions, social anxiety, and professional communication. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications and memberships

The speech-language pathologists (SLPs) at Granville Island Speech are certified with the organizations below.

What our clients say

★★★★★

“Thank you Vinni, for teaching my child the words and ability to explain what he wants. My son has become a regular little chatty boy with all your skills and training helping him along his way. Your method of teaching keeps him wanting to visit you time after time. He leaves your office thinking he can do anything. Now he reads levels above his age group and he can explain his thoughts.

– Lisa

Mother of a 4-year-old

★★★★★

“I am a 19 year old college student who has stuttered his entire life. I was referred to Vinni by my school counsellor, and I am grateful for it. Vinni is a remarkable person; attending her weekly one-on-one sessions I began to notice a big improvement in my speech. Vinni has not only helped me overcome my speech impediment but she has also taught me life lessons which I will never forget! Thank You Vinni Panikkar!”

– Gurjot

19-year-old college student

★★★★★

“Vinni is a wonderful SLP to work with.  Her ability to quickly develop a relationship with her client, and as in my case, with their parents is impressive.  She is warm, observant and very knowledgeable in her field.  Her ability to challenge her client while appearing to not push hard is a real strength.  My son’s improvement as a result of his work with Vinni is amazing.”

– Megan

Mother of a 5-year-old

Ready to book?

We welcome new clients! Fill out our form, call, or email us to get in touch.

Phone

604-338-9682

Hours

Mon: 9:00am – 7:30pm
Tues: 9:00am – 7:30pm
Wed: 9:00am – 7:30pm
Thurs: 4:30pm – 8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Sun: 9:00am – 6:00pm

Book a free 15-minute consultation

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