Dr Julia Selby

specialty Speech and Language Therapy

SPECIAL EXPERTISE IN Chronic cough + Vocal cord dysfunction/ inducible laryngeal obstruction + Laryngospasm/spasm of of the vocal cords + Laryngeal and voice disorders + Throat and breathing difficulties related to asthma or stress

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Dr Julia Selby is a renowned Consultant Speech and Language Therapist specialising in voice, ENT and respiratory symptoms. She has specialised in voice conditions for more than 20 years and is one of the UK’s leading therapists treating upper airway disorders.

Dr Selby provides expert assessment and therapy for patients with chronic cough, vocal cord dysfunction/ inducible laryngeal obstruction, laryngeal conditions and other upper airway disorders.  She has particular expertise in treating longstanding and complex conditions using psychological techniques where helpful. She is also highly skilled in using nasendoscopy for assessment and biofeedback to ensure that therapy is as effective as possible.

She works with a variety of patients, including professional voice users and athletes.

Dr Selby has frequently appeared in the media, including the Radio 4 documentary, "Virtues of Vulnerability," in which BBC Radio 4 presenter Nick Robinson shared his experiences of dealing with health challenges whilst in the public eye. Dr Selby worked intensively with Nick to improve his voice following lung surgery.

Other media appearances include The Guardian, Daily Mail, i News and Daily Mail.

Dr Selby qualified as a speech and language therapist after earning her Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut USA. She established the upper airway speech and language therapy service at the world famous Royal Brompton Hospital in London and was the lead therapist there for 10 years.

She also provides training and supervision for therapist development and speaks at national and international conferences.

languages English

nhs hospital

• Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust. Previously held.  
• Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust. Previously held.

education + posts

• University College London. M.Sc. Speech and Hearing Sciences
• University of Connecticut. Ph.D. Speech Pathology
• University of Sheffield. M.Med.Sci. Clinical Communication Studies
• University of Cambridge. M.A. (Hons.) Modern Languages (French and German)

memberships

• Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Health Care Professions Council
• RCSLT Respiratory SLT Working Group
• Voice Laboratory Advisory Board, The Voice Foundation
• Chronic Cough Advisory Board, MSD
• Respiratory SLT Clinical Excellence Network. Chairperson
• FEES and VF Clinical Excellence Network. Founder and Chairperson
• Voice SLT Clinical Excellence Network. Chairperson

fees

• Initial Consultation £195
• Subsequent Consultation £155
• Nasendoscopy (dictated by clinical need) £175 in addition to Dr Selby’s Consultation fee and The Medical Chambers Kensington Clinic fee of £125

Please contact Lauren Whitcombe, Dr Selby’s PA, at drjuliaselby@gmail.com for answers to any questions you may have and to make an appointment. The Medical Chambers Kensington does not deal with enquiries or make appointments for Dr Selby.

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gender Female