Are you a professional voice user? Is your voice an integral part of what you do? If so, then you are an occupational voice user and your voice is your instrument. Learn evidence-based techniques to use your voice efficiently, prevent injury, and maintain vocal health throughout your career. I offer specialised voice therapy for:

• Teachers managing vocal strain, load, and fatigue

• Singers and actors seeking sustainable vocal technique

• Professional voice users (coaches, presenters, sales professionals)

• Adults with voice disorders, hoarseness, or vocal nodules

If you experience voice problems without structural abnormalities of the vocal folds, you may have a functional voice disorder. These conditions can involve excessive or inefficient muscle tension during voice production, leading to vocal difficulties. Voice therapy is the primary evidence-based treatment for functional voice disorders. Most patients experience significant improvement in voice quality, reduced effort when speaking, and decreased throat discomfort. Treatment is personalised to address the underlying causes of your voice problems, which may include vocal habits, stress, or compensatory behaviours.

I provide evidence-based treatment for:

• Functional Neurological Voice Disorder (FNVD) - a volitional loss of voice or a condition where a person’s voice is affected causing symptoms like loss of voice or changes in voice quality. This type of disorder is classified under functional neurological disorders, meaning the problem arises from disrupted brain signalling rather than physical or biochemical damage.

• Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD) – excessive tension in the laryngeal and surrounding muscles

• Vocal strain and effortful speaking

• Voice that fatigues easily or becomes hoarse with use

• Throat tightness or discomfort when speaking

• Changes in voice quality without identifiable structural cause

Rebuilding communication after a stroke takes specialised support. I provide evidence-based speech therapy for adults experiencing:

• Word-finding difficulties (anomia)

• Expressive aphasia – knowing what you want to say but struggling to say it

• Language comprehension challenges

• Reading and writing support

• Communication partner training

Post-stroke rehabilitation focuses on functional communication that helps you regain your independence and trains your communication partners for improved outcomes.

I provide affirming, neurodiversity-informed speech therapy for autistic adults and those with ADHD, learning differences, or other neurodivergent profiles. Services include:

• Self-advocacy skills development

• Communication preference exploration

• Social communication support (without masking pressure)

• Workplace communication strategies

• AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) options

This approach honours your authentic communication style while building skills that align with your goals.

Communication is about more than words; it's about connection and participation. I support adults who want to:

• Speak more clearly and confidently

• Participate actively in community settings

• Improve social communication skills in a neuro-affirming manner

• Navigate workplace communication challenges

• Build communication strategies for daily activities

• Achieve their NDIS goals

This functional approach focuses on real-world goals that matter to you.

I also provide support for:

• Cognitive-communication disorders

• Strategies for adult stuttering/fluency

• Transgender and gender diverse voice therapy

• Speech and language challenges related to neurological conditions

• Confidence building for public speaking