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What is Voice Therapy

Holistic Voice Therapy uses sound, voice and reflective practice together to support emotional wellbeing, physical release and self-expression.

I trained in the BAST method developed by the British Academy of Sound Therapy and grounded in over 25 years of research. The approach combines therapeutic vocal and sound techniques with a gentle reflective process that helps you understand what you're carrying and begin to let it go. It has been shown to influence brainwave activity, muscle tension and emotional processing and research suggests it is significantly more effective at inducing relaxation than many other common approaches.

But beyond the research, what I've experienced in myself and in the people I work with is that it creates a safe space to hear yourself clearly, perhaps for the first time in a while.

This is not performance. It is not about whether you can sing. It is about reconnecting with yourself through sound and discovering what your voice has been trying to tell you.

When you feel heard (including by yourself) something shifts.

What can it help with?

You might come with something specific in mind or simply a sense that something feels stuck. Either is welcome.

 

Voice therapy can support:

· Emotional release and processing

· Anxiety and a constant sense of being "on"

· Burnout and exhaustion

· Rebuilding confidence and self-expression

· A feeling of disconnection from yourself

· Times of identity shift or transition

You don't need to know exactly what you're looking for. Sometimes you just know it's time.

 

What does a 1:1 session look like?

A one-to-one session is a more personal, tailored experience; just you in a quiet space with everything shaped around what you need that day.

Sessions typically last 60 to 90 minutes and begin with a conversation. I want to understand where you are, what you're carrying and what you're hoping for, even if that's hard to put into words.

From there, a session will usually move through one of two (or both) distinct parts:

Passive voice therapy: you simply receive. With my voice, I will use gentle tones and sound followed by therapeutic instruments to guide you into a deeply restful, meditative state. This part of the work is about creating space, softening the body, quietening the mind, allowing something to settle.

We will use Active Voice Therapy (working with your own voice) only if and when you feel ready. Through guided vocal exercises, breathwork, movement and visualisation, this is where emotional release and processing can happen. It doesn't require any confidence or ability, just a willingness to try.

Afterwards, we reflect together on what came up, and I'll often suggest something simple to take away with you, such as a breathing or humming practice to help you continue the work between sessions.

Sessions are available in my treatment room in Buckinghamshire or in your own home. If you'd like to find out more before committing, feel free to get in touch; I'm always happy to have a conversation first.

 

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Group Voice Baths

Group voice therapy sessions are a beautiful, accessible way to experience the power of working with your voice in community.

Using toning, humming and overtoning (sounds that don't require any musical ability or experience) these sessions create a layered, collective soundscape that can be deeply settling and surprisingly moving.

People often describe a sense of connection, release or coming home to themselves that they weren't quite expecting.

No singing ability needed. No experience required. Just a willingness to show up.

I offer group voice sessions in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. Check the events page for upcoming dates or get in touch about arranging a private group session.

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