Dyslexia assessments in Kent and online
Finally understand how you learn.
Private dyslexia assessments in Canterbury, Kent and online for children and adults with Laura Gowers, a specialist assessor with 23 years in education. Clear answers in plain English, and a plan for what to do next.
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
You are not alone.
One assessor, start to finish. Always Laura.
23 years
in education
2 hours
one-to-one assessment, never rushed
3 weeks
to your full written report
Award-winning
Best Dyslexia Assessment & Support Provider 2026, Southern Enterprise Awards
Qualified and recognised: Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) · Dyslexia Guild member · Neuralign provider · Small Business Sunday winner
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DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
You know they’re bright. So why is reading this hard?
01
Homework ends in tears
Spellings learned on Sunday are gone by Friday. Reading books come home and go back untouched, and confidence is slipping.
02
School says “let’s wait and see”
You’ve raised it at parents’ evening more than once. You want evidence, not guesswork, so the right support can start.
03
Or it’s you, and always has been
You’ve worked twice as hard to keep up at school, university or work. You’d like to finally know why, and what would help.
An assessment turns worry into understanding, and gives you a clear plan for home, school or work.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Personal, not a production line.
✓ The same specialist from first call to final report. You speak to Laura, not a booking team.
✓ In person in Canterbury, or online. A calm, private room on North Lane from age 8, or from home anywhere in the UK from age 10.
✓ A teacher’s eye on the recommendations. Practical ideas a school can actually use on Monday morning.
✓ Support after the report. Tuition, coaching and NeuroProcessing if you want them, with no pressure if you don’t.
ASSESSMENTS AND PRICES
How much does a dyslexia assessment cost? No surprises.
A diagnostic assessment costs £550, the same price in person or online. Every assessment includes a full written report with personalised recommendations.
Need the report quickly?
Choose a fast track report. Prices include the full assessment.
£640 report within 48 hours £700 report within 24 hours
HOW IT WORKS
Four simple steps
Step 1
Optional free call
Tell me what you’ve noticed. Together we’ll decide if an assessment is the right step.
Step 2
Assessment
Around two relaxed hours in Canterbury or online, with breaks whenever they’re needed.
Step 3
Your report
A full written report within three weeks, explained in plain English. Adults can choose a fast track report in 24 or 48 hours.
Step 4
Next steps
Share the recommendations with school or work, and add support if you’d like it.
“Laura made the whole process easy. Her friendly and caring nature made what could have been a daunting experience a positive one for my daughter.”
Deborah · Google review
“Laura is very professional, knowledgeable and skilled with these assessments. She engaged very well with my daughter making her feel at ease, giving her time to talk and explain her perspective.”
Vicky S. · Google review
“Finding the right support for a dyslexia assessment for my daughter was a bit of a minefield ... Laura was fantastic from start to finish. ... It has enabled the right support to be implemented at school for our daughter.”
Sophie P. · Google review
MEET LAURA
From the classroom to your corner.
Choosing an assessor is a personal decision. You want someone who understands the difficulties, puts you or your child at ease and explains the findings clearly.
I’m Laura Gowers, a dyslexia assessor and specialist teacher with 23 years of experience in education. I founded This is Dyslexia so families and adults could get a careful assessment and a clear explanation of what it means.
I hold an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC), so my reports are accepted by schools, universities and workplaces.
I’ll listen to what you’ve noticed, explain the findings in plain English and help you decide which recommendations to prioritise at home, school or work.
AFTER THE ASSESSMENT
Support that fits, when you want it
Not everyone needs further help after an assessment. If you would like it, it is here, with no pressure.
Specialist tuition
Structured literacy lessons built from the recommendations in your report.
Coaching
For teens and adults building confidence and strategies that stick at school, university or work.
NeuroProcessing
NeuroProcessing by This is Dyslexia: a structured programme to strengthen memory, attention and processing speed.
AREAS COVERED
Is it worth travelling to Canterbury for an assessment?
Many families think so. Parents regularly travel to the Canterbury assessment centre from London, Essex and Cambridge as well as from across Kent. Your child gets the same careful assessment and detailed report, and you leave knowing what to do next.
38 North Lane, Canterbury CT2 7EE · 55 minutes by train from London · The station is a 5-minute walk · Two car parks within a 5-minute walk
London · Essex · Cambridge · Canterbury · Kent
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you book
What age can my child be assessed?
Diagnostic assessments are available in person in Canterbury from age 8, and online from age 10, in line with new SASC recommendations. For children aged 6 to 8, a Learning Profile assessment (£400) gives a clear picture of strengths and needs.
How much does a dyslexia assessment cost?
A diagnostic assessment costs £550, the same price in person or online. Adults can choose a 48-hour report for £640 in total or a 24-hour report for £700 in total.
Will school accept the report?
Yes. There are only two ways to be formally assessed for dyslexia: by an educational psychologist, or by a specialist teacher of dyslexia. I am a specialist teacher with an Assessment Practising Certificate (APC), and my reports are accepted by schools, universities and workplaces.
Is it worth travelling to Canterbury from London or Essex?
Many families travel from London, Essex and Cambridge. Canterbury is 55 minutes by train from London, the station is a 5-minute walk away and there are two car parks within a 5-minute walk.
LET’S TALK
The first step is the smallest one.
Tell me what you’ve noticed and I’ll explain whether an assessment is the right next step.
07570 769990 · info@thisisdyslexia.co.uk
First Floor, 38 North Lane, Canterbury CT2 7EE (by appointment)