AK Speech Therapy offers a dedicated, structured framework to help adults, who can eat food and drink without difficulty, to develop the skills and confidence needed to swallow pills more comfortably. 

For some people, swallowing tablets or capsules can be difficult because of physical swallowing difficulties, a sensitive gag reflex, previous negative experiences, or anxiety about taking medication. 

My evidence based approach combines practical pill swallowing strategies with graded practice to build confidence, alongside strategies to help manage the anxiety and fear that can develop around swallowing medication. Sessions are individualised to your needs and focus on helping you understand what may be making pill swallowing difficult, develop effective strategies, and gradually work towards greater confidence and independence with taking medication.

If swallowing pills has become difficult, stressful or something you avoid, you don't have to work it out on your own. Get in touch to discuss how AK Speech Therapy can help.