Patient Information
Everything you need to know about working together, including fees, funding and rebates, locations, booking appointments, what to expect and frequently asked questions.
Appointments and Fees
Clinical sessions are appropriate if you’re experiencing difficulties related to your voice, breathing, upper airway or swallowing, or are seeking advice and information about vocal health.
Fees
- Initial appointment (60 minutes): $220
- Follow-up appointment (50–60 minutes): $200
- Short review appointment (30 minutes): $130
Sessions may include case history, assessment, therapy, treatment planning, resources, and collaboration with your GP, ENT, or singing teacher where appropriate.
Singing Lessons and Vocal Coaching (Non-Clinical)
Vocal coaching sessions are available if your voice feels healthy but you want to improve technique, efficiency, stamina, expression, or confidence. These sessions are performance-focused and non-clinical.
Fees
- Initial session (60 minutes): $180
- Follow-up session (50–60 minutes): $150
- Short coaching session (30 minutes): $100
Sessions may include technique work, repertoire exploration, tailored warm-ups, and practice guidance.
Singing Lessons and Vocal Coaching (Non-Clinical)
Vocal coaching sessions are available if your voice feels healthy but you want to improve technique, efficiency, stamina, expression, or confidence. These sessions are performance-focused and non-clinical.
Fees
- Initial session (60 minutes): $180
- Follow-up session (50–60 minutes): $150
- Short coaching session (30 minutes): $100
Sessions may include technique work, repertoire exploration, tailored warm-ups, and practice guidance.
Funding and Rebates
No referral is required to see a speech pathologist privately.
Medicare
If you have a chronic condition, your GP may be able to provide a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan or Team Care Arrangement, which allows a partial Medicare rebate for a limited number of sessions.
NDIS
NDIS-funded appointments are available for participants who have speech pathology included in their plan. Services can be provided for voice, communication, and breathing-related goals where these align with your NDIS plan. Please get in touch to discuss suitability and current availability.
Private Health Insurance
Some private health funds offer rebates for speech pathology services. Please check directly with your insurer to confirm your level of cover.
Workers Compensation
Voiced. Health accepts appointments for patients whose care is covered under a workers compensation claim. If your voice, breathing or swallowing difficulties are related to a workplace injury or condition, you may be eligible to have sessions funded through your insurer. Please get in touch to discuss your situation and we can help clarify next steps.
Locations and Session Types
Appointments are available both in person and online.
Petersham (Clinic Rooms)
Shop 25/301 Stanmore Road, Petersham, NSW, 2049
Thursdays
Voice, breathing and swallowing assessment and therapy in shared clinical rooms.
Brand X Studios (Sydney City Creative Studios)
119 Bathurst Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Friday mornings
Purpose-built space for singing voice rehabilitation or coaching. Full-volume and loud singing is welcome.
Online (Telehealth)
Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays
Clinical services, singing voice rehabilitation or vocal coaching.
Full-Volume Singing in Sessions
Full-volume singing is supported in the following settings:
- Brand X (Sydney CBD)
- Online (telehealth)
In Petersham, sessions focus on technique, efficiency, coordination, resonance, breath work, and troubleshooting at gentle to moderate volumes due to shared clinical spaces. If performance-level volume is needed, sessions can be scheduled at Brand X or online.
Full-Volume Singing in Sessions
Full-volume singing is supported in the following settings:
- Brand X (Sydney CBD)
- Online (telehealth)
In Petersham, sessions focus on technique, efficiency, coordination, resonance, breath work, and troubleshooting at gentle to moderate volumes due to shared clinical spaces. If performance-level volume is needed, sessions can be scheduled at Brand X or online.
Booking Appointments & Getting in touch
Please complete an enquiry form if you would like to book an appointment or ask about how Voiced. Health can support you. Online booking is also available. If you can’t find a suitable time, please feel free to get in touch.
What to Expect in a First Session
In your first session, we’ll:
- Discuss your symptoms and case history
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment including perceptual and acoustic analysis (if relevant).
- Clarify your goals
- Discuss what may be contributing to your concerns
- Implement strategies and exercises to start helping you
You can expect targeted exercises, clear explanations, and practical steps to work on between sessions. Resources are provided to support progress outside the clinic.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
This varies depending on your goals and the nature of your concern. Some people only need to attend a small number of sessions. Others benefit from regular therapy over a longer period.
Your progress is reviewed regularly, and the plan is adjusted as needed.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
This varies depending on your goals and the nature of your concern. Some people only need to attend a small number of sessions. Others benefit from regular therapy over a longer period.
Your progress is reviewed regularly, and the plan is adjusted as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between speech pathology and voice coaching?
Both aim to improve how your voice feels and functions, but the purpose is different.
Speech pathology (voice therapy) is a clinical service for voice, breathing, or upper airway difficulties that affect comfort, communication, or function. This may include conditions such as vocal fatigue, hoarseness, muscle tension dysphonia, nodules, paresis, inducible laryngeal obstruction, chronic throat tightness, or breathing pattern disorder.
Voice coaching is performance-focused and supports technique, efficiency, stamina, tone, range, and style when there is no injury or medical condition.
If you’re unsure which service is right for you, that’s completely okay. This can be clarified during your enquiry or first session.
How do I know if I need voice therapy or voice coaching?
As a general guide:
- If you’re experiencing pain, strain, tightness, loss of range, fatigue, or voice changes with speaking or singing, or you’ve been diagnosed with a voice or breathing condition, speech pathology is usually the best starting point.
- If your voice feels healthy but you want to improve performance or technique, voice coaching may be more suitable.
Some people benefit from both at different stages. For example, a singer may begin with therapy and transition into coaching once their voice feels stable again.
Do I need to see an ENT or laryngologist first?
If you’re experiencing ongoing voice changes, it’s recommended that your vocal folds are examined by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist, ideally one with a focus on voice (a laryngologist). This allows visualisation of the vocal folds and helps identify inflammation, structural changes, or other contributing factors.
You don’t need to wait for this appointment to begin working with me. ENT wait times can be long, and support, education, and safe strategies can begin in the meantime. Once an ENT report is available, it will be integrated into your therapy plan.
How do I know if I’m just sick or have a voice problem?
Short-term voice changes during a cold or flu usually improve as the illness resolves. If your voice has been hoarse, breathy, strained, or “not quite right” for more than two weeks, it’s important to have it checked by an ENT.
What is your cancellation policy?
Appointments cancelled within 24 hours may incur a fee, as this time is reserved for you. If you need to reschedule, please provide as much notice as possible.
Do you offer mentoring for speech pathologists?
Yes. I offer 60-minute mentoring sessions for speech pathologists interested in voice, at a fee of $180 per session.
If you’re ready to take the next step, you can book an appointment or send an enquiry. If you’re unsure where to start, that’s okay. You can simply tell me what’s been happening, and we’ll work out the right pathway together.