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Gydien TherapyThaaniyah GydienMay 20, 2021June 6, 2025

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I’ve always been a dreamer. I dream big. I used to think too big. My brain explodes with ideas and possibilities. When I became a Speech Therapist I felt like I found my purpose. And it only made me dream bigger and wider.

After working for only 3 years, a little speechie who has NO CLUE what the real world is like. I already felt stifled. I felt my dreams being suffocated by what “should” be done. By what’s “normally” done. By what’s easier and simpler. Being told no over and over again was dousing my passion.

I was tired of seeing clinicians treating diagnoses. Why aren’t we treating the people? Why aren’t we treating the families involved? When did it become a statistic?

So I started my practice to do what I wanted. Where the ethos is patient and family-centered intervention with a strong emphasis on empowering patients and families through education. I want them to feel heard. I want them to know this is a place where you safely feel anything you’d want. And have a voice.

So now here I am. Deep in the hustle. Because I’m crazy and like to jump off the deep end where I can’t see the bottom. It’s hard. So hard. But I pray it’ll pay off because I love my work and I am so motivated to make a difference.

And I hope, so deeply, that I’m able to empower clinicians, patients and caregivers alike. That we can all grow, adapt and dream together.

So that’s me…
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OUR SERVICES

Our licensed and experienced speech therapists provide high-quality care for nearly all communication issues in people of all ages. Get matched with a therapist specialised in your area of need and start receiving personalised, 1-on-1 therapy from the comfort of your home.

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OUR TEAM

Meet Our Team: Our licensed and experienced speech therapists are dedicated to providing high-quality care for a wide range of communication needs across all ages. We’ll match you with a therapist who specialises in your specific area of need, ensuring you receive personalised, one-on-one therapy—all from the comfort of your home.

Thaaniyah Gydien
Founder of Gydien Therapy and Speech-Language Pathologist (UCT)
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Thaaniyah Gydien

Thaaniyah graduated from UCT in 2017 and continued to complete her community service at Kimberley hospital. She then stayed on as a permanent speech therapist for 2 years before venturing to open her own practice. Thaaniyah is very passionate about advocating for the voiceless, be they adults or children. She is passionate about continuous learning, teaching, teamwork and holistic care. Thaaniyah completed her Introduction to NDT training through SANDTA in 2019. She then went on to complete her Neurodevelopmental Supportive Care Training through Little Steps and Exploring Infant Behaviour (The Hammersmith approach) in 2021.

Thaaniyah went on to complete her Geriatric Medicine Diploma Series through the Geriatric Society of South Africa. She completed the Palliative care (paediatric and adult) short course through UCT in 2021 and then completed her Post-Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Palliative Medicine in 2022 marking the first speech-language pathologist to complete the diploma. In 2022, she completed training on nutrition in Neurodiverse populations with Lucinda Lourens. Towards the end of 2022, she completed level 1 Makaton and completed level 2 in 2024. She has taken a keen interest in sensory integration by completing mini-courses through the Pediatric Therapy Playhouse and plans to complete the theory course through SAISI next year. In 2023, she completed her SOS approach to feeding training (an approach to children with feeding difficulties). She also completed her PROMPT training in 2023 and is very excited to embark on her myofunctional journey this September (2024).

In addition to consulting and training young clinicians at her practice, she is a clinical supervisor at UCT and consults for Paedspal and Reach for a Dream. She is also a board member for PATCH South Africa. Thaaniyah is incredibly passionate and thrives to provide the best possible care for you and your family.

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Zahrah Sedick
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Zahrah Sedick

Zahrah completed her studies at the University of Cape Town, and went on the do her community service year at Tonga District Hospital in Mpumalanga. There, she gained experience working with patients with various support needs and diagnoses within a multidisciplinary team, including NICU infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and adults.

Since returning to Cape Town, Zahrah has gained experience in the private practice space. There, she worked mainly with early childhood and school-aged patients on their speech and language development, and doing rotational ward rounds in hospital ICUs, before finding her way to the Gydien Therapy team.

Zahrah is an eager learner in all areas of speech therapy. She has a special interest in the school-age population and is committed to learning all that she can within the profession she loves.

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Mea Hendricks
Receptionist
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Mea Hendricks

Mea Hendricks. Our trusty receptionist. Always ready to welcome everyone with a smile and assist with any administrative questions.

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OUR SHOP

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TESTIMONIALS

Feedback from clients and patients.

“Ms Gydien’s strong work ethic, enthusiasm, ability to engage the interprofessional team, problem solving skills and strong drive to provide optimal Speech Therapy services are hallmarks of her professional practice. She will be an asset to any institution that she joins.”

Professor Shajila SinghAssociate Professor at UCT

“…it was very obvious to see how passionate Thaaniyah was about her job and how she constant wanted to better the herself. Her drive to get involved in as many different patients’ care, not just to learn, but to help delivered an aspect of holistic care was very admirable. Very few people can stay as focused and caring in an understaffed department with high demands, but she did it every day with a smile.”

Dr Russell GithinjiMedical Officer, Radiology

“But from day one Hamza was very fond of Thaaniyah. He always had a smile on his face when completing his weekly session and looked forward to the next session in anticipation. Thaaniyah always had a smile on her face no matter what. She had such a positive and determined attitude and always had such good things to say about the progress made which in return always motivated me to work even harder at home with him.”

Safia GoolCaregiver of ex-patient (diagnosis: apraxia of speech)

My son 7;year old had a speech delay of a 5 year old in a space of a 8;months thaaniyah has bought him up to speed with his age group. He couldn’t speak in sentence and therefore always had difficulties in school. Right now he does not stop talking and is full of confidence. Thaaniyah has amazing ability to calm him and to listen and work at his rate…..

E.M.Patient

” I would just like to express my gratitude to Thaaniyah, for the AMAZING work she’s done with my son. Ayyub started his speech therapy in March of 2022 and the progress he has made since then, is PHENOMENAL and it’s all thanks to you. He went from not making eye contact, not smiling, not responding to his name, not playing functionally, not following instructions, to literally doing ALL those things and more!!!! He even attempts to say a few words now!!! Words can never express how thankful we are for your work with Ayyub!!”

AKPatient

“My experience with Gydien Therapy has been nothing short of effective and accommodating. My baby girl was attended to with utmost patience and care,the program provided by the practice was comprehensive and well thought through to assist me as a mother. Furthermore – the assistance I was offered for my autistic daughter was extremely forthcoming of them yet she is not actually treated by anyone at the practice. I would highly recommend Thaaniyah to anyone who wants their kids taken care of in the best possible way. “

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thaaniyahspeech@gydientherapy.co.za

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Monday to Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturdays: 9am – 2pm

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