Fleur Harris is a highly experienced Children’s Speech-Language & Literacy Therapist and the founder of NZ Word Trees, a Christchurch/Lincoln-based practice dedicated to supporting children’s communication and early learning. With over 40 years of experience in speech, language and literacy development, Fleur empowers parents and caregivers with practical tools to nurture confident communicators and lifelong learners.

At NZ Word Trees, Fleur works one-on-one with children of all ages who are facing speech or language challenges, and offers tailored early reading guidance for preschoolers to build strong language foundations before school. She also runs interactive parent workshops that equip families with easy, effective strategies to make learning fun and natural at home.

Known for her warm, respectful approach and belief in every child’s potential, Fleur combines professional expertise with a genuine passion for helping children thrive. This makes her an excellent referral for parents and educators who want supportive, evidence-based guidance that truly makes a difference.