Voice therapy can be an incredibly effective process — whether you’re recovering from a vocal issue, managing a long-standing pattern, or working toward a voice that better reflects your identity. But something unexpected can sometimes happen along the way: progress brings conflict. Clients often come to therapy with clear goals. They want to sound stronger, clearer, more expressive, or more aligned with how they feel inside. And many start to see great results. The voice improves, meets those goals… but then comes a surprising reaction…
When to Start Using Your New Voice in Everyday Life
You’ve been working hard in voice therapy. In sessions, you’re producing the voice you want — whether it’s stronger, clearer, smoother, or more aligned with your gender identity. In fact, it might feel completely effortless now. So, when is the right time to start using that voice in everyday life? For many people, the answer should be as soon as possible — but it’s not always that simple.
Rediscovering Your Voice Post-Illness: A Guide to Vocal Recovery
Have you recently battled a cold, cough, flu, chest infection, or even COVID and emerged victorious, only to find your voice hasn’t quite returned to normal? Many people experience this frustration. You wait patiently, hoping for improvement, but eventually it becomes apparent that your voice hasn’t fully recovered. This is a common reason why people seek the expertise of a voice therapist.
Understanding Spasmodic Dysphonia: What It Is and How Voice Therapy Can Help
Spasmodic dysphonia is a condition I’m hearing more and more questions about. People often email describing their symptoms and wondering: “Could this be spasmodic dysphonia?” It’s a valid question, but the answer isn’t always straightforward. What Is Spasmodic Dysphonia? Spasmodic dysphonia is a type of laryngeal dystonia, which means there are involuntary spasms in the muscles of the larynx. These … Read More
The Role of Therapy in Voice Feminisation Therapy: What You Need To know
If you’re considering voice feminisation surgery such as glottoplasty, you might be wondering why your surgeon recommends voice therapy before and after surgery. The truth is, in the vast majority of cases…
Unlocking Clear Speech: 5 Steps to Vocal Clarity
Are you considering improving your voice or speech? Would you like to convey your thoughts more quickly or speak in a stronger voice? You re not alone. Many people grapple with achieving clear and confident speech. In this blog post, 5 actionable steps will be outlined to help you unlock the power of clear speech and vocal clarity.