Christopher Rorke
Speech-Language & Hearing Therapist
B.Speech-Language and Hearing (Stellenbosch University)
Christopher Rorke is a Cape Town–based Speech-Language Therapist and clinical practice owner with a diverse portfolio spanning adult and paediatric care, academic teaching, and professional leadership. A mature graduate of Stellenbosch University, Christopher began his career in South Africa’s public healthcare sector, delivering speech therapy services across primary health clinics and district hospitals in Khayelitsha.
In 2017, he established Christopher Rorke Speech Therapists, initially within a multidisciplinary private practice servicing clients in the City Bowl and Northern Suburbs. His clinical focus areas include stuttering, voice disorders, dysphagia, and early childhood intervention. He works across inpatient hospital settings, rehabilitation units, schools, and homes, integrating care in collaboration with medical, educational, and therapeutic teams.
In parallel with his clinical work, Christopher is a part-time lecturer and clinical supervisor at Stellenbosch University, guiding fourth-year students in fluency and voice disorders. He is passionate about reflective practice, ethical clinical reasoning, and the intersection of voice, identity, and function.
Christopher serves as President of the South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA) and previously chaired the NMES Task Team, advocating for evidence-based rehabilitation options in South Africa. Internationally, he has contributed to the Cultural Expansion podcast (USA), exploring equity and cultural responsiveness in allied healthcare.
Mia Jajbhay
Speech and Language Therapist
B.Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy (Stellenbosch University)
After graduating from Stellenbosch University with her Speech-Language and Hearing degree, Mia completed her community service at Turton Community Health Clinic in KZN servicing a rural community treating a variety of diagnoses.
After this she returned to Cape Town and started working in private practice and servicing local private and government schools within the Cape Town area. Here she developed her passion for working with children and developed a special interest in speech and literacy delays whilst cultivating longstanding relationships with teachers and families.
Mia is also a clinical supervisor for speech therapy students at the University of Stellenbosch.
Testimonials
Christopher is an outstanding speech therapist. The effort and care he puts into his patients is amazing. My little one barely spoke and since we have been with Christopher we have had tremendous growth and improvement! I HIGHLY recommend him! Adie Greenberg
Christopher has helped me with my stutter for the last year, and I’ve improved in my speech as well as mentally. He taught me many tools and ways to get out of situations but also taught me that not every day will be smooth and on days like those I shouldn’t stress myself as it happens. Overall I’ve had an amazing experience with Christopher. Reece van Heerden
It has been an awesome and very informative experience working with Christopher over the course of the last year. He has taught me many techniques to help me heal after the three surgeries I have needed on my vocal cords. I would highly recommend his services. Thank you Christopher. Jamie Edwards
Brilliant speech therapist and even better person. Christopher’s methods have allowed me to get my speech firmly under control and have changed my life for the better. Cannot recommend him more. Stephen Gordon
I have had an excellent experience with Christopher throughout my stuttering therapy sessions! Thank you for the great guidance and mentorship Chris. Matthew Fincham
Christopher is a very good speech therapist. He is knowledgeable, patient and works with perseverance. We are very satisfied with the fruits of his work and we would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs speech therapy. Chandini B
Thank you for all the help! Christopher is the best! He went above and beyond to help our son. Could not be happier! Melindi Du Toit
I am a person who stutters and Christopher gave me methods to improve my speech and also help me come to terms that I am a person who stutters. Christian Loots
Contact us
We work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide speech therapy services to both adults and children in Cape Town. Access speech therapy services at our practice rooms in Gardens or Panorama, online, or through home-based visits.
For all appointments:
hello@CRspeech.co.za
060 745 0040 or 072 539 7653
Success Therapy Centre
202 The Grimley
14 Tuin Plein St
Gardens
Cape Town
8000
Therapy at Panorama
8 Seder Avenue
Panorama
Cape Town
7500