The (voice specialist) Speech Therapy team are extremely effective at restoring function to your voice. Speech Therapy may be pre/ post-surgery or used to treat functional conditions and seeks to alleviate the symptoms of any voice diagnoses. This service is used within our multidisciplinary voice rehabilitation and vocal massage treatment plans.
Speech Therapy
What is Speech Therapy?
Our team of voice specialist speech and language therapists provide a wide range of treatment options: from voice and throat care advice, to a programme of therapy for people struggling with their speaking or singing voice. They can help with a wide range of vocal complaints, as well as giving advice on other ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and airway difficulties. Their knowledge of the professional voice user and singing voice, means our team are well equipped to deal with elite level vocalists.
Why do I need speech therapy?
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Hoarseness or loss of voice (a recent assessment by ENT is essential)
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Vocal fatigue
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Vocal strain or discomfort
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Pre and post-operative voice rehabilitation
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Globus (sensation of something stuck, or a lump in the throat)
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Persistent cough
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Persistent throat clearing
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Symptoms of acid reflux
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Nasal and sinus issues such as congestion, post-nasal drip or difficulty breathing through the nose
This appointment is delivered online
Experiencing voice difficulties can be scary and confusing – our team of specialist speech and language therapists can help you to understand what your diagnosis or symptoms mean, and how to recover. Speech therapy sessions will provide a foundation for your voice rehabilitation journey, helping to bridge the gap between your other specialists. This treatment is about providing a holistic approach to managing voice or throat symptoms.
These sessions will often be part of a multidisciplinary approach, alongside sessions with other members of our team such as vocal massage or voice rehabilitation. As a team, collaboration is at the heart of our approach and in order to provide the most effective, efficient and economic care we can, we often recommend at least one session of Speech Therapy.
What will happen at my appointment?
Your first session of speech therapy will help to explore your concerns. Voice problems can be complex, so it is important to take time to determine the underlying cause of your issues. One of our team will listen, help you to understand your symptoms, and explain the treatment options most appropriate for you.
How long is an appointment?
30 minutes
Your individual needs and circumstances at the heart of the Speech Therapy process. Within a 30 minute appointment, your treatment will consist of a tailored programme of voice care advice, strategies and exercises. Our speech therapists also work holistically with mind, breath and body, to provide truly biopsychosocial care. They believe that individuals should be given the tools they need to manage their symptoms, so not only should your sessions help you to recover from your difficulties, they should also help to prevent them reoccurring in future.
£65.00 for 30 minutes
Schedule your speech therapy with Lydia
Lydia Hart is the Voice Care Centre’s Clinical Lead, and a specialist Speech and Language Therapist working in the field of Voice and Upper Airway …
