Voice Therapy
Voice Therapy for Adults
Supporting Adults Across Bunbury, Busselton, and the South West WA to Regain Vocal Strength and Confidence!
Your voice is a vital tool for connection, expression, and daily life. Adults may experience voice changes due to ageing, vocal strain, neurological conditions like Parkinson’s, stroke, or multiple sclerosis, or intensive professional use. At Advance Speech Plus, we offer personalised, evidence-based therapy to help you rebuild vocal strength, reduce fatigue, and communicate with clarity and ease.
What Voice Challenges Can Adults Face?
Common issues we address include:
Hoarseness, loss of voice, or vocal fatigue from overuse or ageing.
Tremor, instability, or reduced volume due to neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s or stroke.
Monotone speech or difficulty projecting in conversations or professional settings.
Strain or anxiety when speaking for extended periods, common among teachers, presenters, or call-centre workers.
Challenges being heard or understood, impacting confidence and social interactions, including conditions like spasmodic dysphonia (causing involuntary spasms in laryngeal muscles), muscle tension dysphonia (excessive muscle tension leading to strained voice production), vocal nodules (benign growths from vocal abuse), or laryngeal obstruction (inducible narrowing affecting breathing and voice).
Influences from lifestyle factors, such as smoking (which can cause chronic inflammation, lowering pitch and increasing hoarseness), laryngopharyngeal reflux (acid irritation leading to throat discomfort and voice changes), or inadequate hydration (increasing vocal fold viscosity and effort).
If you or a loved one in Bunbury or surrounding areas like Busselton, Dunsborough, or Margaret River notices these signs, targeted voice therapy can make a significant difference in restoring function and self-assurance.
Our Specialist Voice Services
Based on extensive experience, Advance Speech Plus offers tailored support across the South West WA. We work collaboratively with GPs, ENT specialists, and carers to develop plans that align with your goals and lifestyle. Our services include:
Comprehensive Voice Assessments
Detailed evaluations using computerised technology to analyse, pitch, volume, and endurance, identifying underlying issues
Individual Voice Therapy
Techniques to improve pitch, strength, and control, including semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (SOVTEs) like straw phonation, which create back pressure to reduce vocal fold impact and improve voice quality in conditions such as dysphonia or vocal nodules. Diaphragmatic breathing exercises to enhance breath support, shown to improve respiratory efficiency and vocal quality in voice disorders.
Evidence-based programs such as LSVT LOUD® or SpeakOut! principles, particularly effective for Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions. For spasmodic dysphonia, we incorporate behavioural voice therapy alongside referrals for botulinum toxin injections, as supported by clinical guidelines for symptom relief. Muscle tension dysphonia responds well to manual circumlaryngeal therapy and resonant techniques, reducing tension and improving voice production. Vocal nodules are addressed through resonant voice therapy to minimize vocal fold trauma and promote healing. For laryngeal obstruction, we use breathing retraining and relaxation strategies to reduce episodes and improve airflow.
Coaching for intensive voice users (e.g., teachers, leaders, or health professionals) to prevent strain, enhance projection, and build confidence in presentations or daily communication, including advice on mitigating smoking effects (which can inflame vocal tissues, but voice improvements are possible with cessation). Managing laryngopharyngeal reflux through dietary guidance to reduce acid-related hoarseness. And promoting hydration to thin vocal fold secretions and ease phonation.· Education and Resources
Practical strategies for vocal hygiene, warm-ups, and self-management, with take-home tools to maintain progress.
Telehealth options for convenient access from home or work.
These approaches are supported by guidelines from Speech Pathology Australia (SPA), including best practice statements on voice disorders, which emphasise evidence-based, client-centred interventions for optimal outcomes. Professionals in Busselton often share how our sessions have reduced vocal fatigue and boosted their on-the-job performance.
Who Do We Support?
We assist a diverse range of adults and their networks:
Individuals with neurological conditions like Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis seeking voice rehabilitation in Bunbury.
Older adults experiencing age-related voice changes or fatigue in Busselton.
Professional voice users, such as teachers, presenters, or support coordinators, needing preventive care or strain management in South West WA towns.
NDIS participants focusing on communication goals for independence and participation.
Carers and health teams looking for strategies to support vocal health in everyday settings.
Why Choose Advance Speech Plus for Voice Therapy?
Proven Expertise
Founded by Catherine Coate and Amanda Pierce, with decades of experience in adult speech pathology, including leadership at Bunbury Regional Hospital.
Trusted Local Partnerships
Referred by GPs, ENT specialists, neurologists, and aged care providers across the South West—we’re part of Bridging the Gap (BTG), delivering seamless, community-focused services.
Real Results
Anonymised case studies show clients achieving stronger voices (e.g., a teacher in Bunbury reducing hoarseness through targeted exercises) and reporting greater ease in professional and social communication.
Warm and Empathetic Care
We focus on your unique needs, combining physical techniques with emotional support to help you feel confident and empowered.
Referrals and Funding Options
Accessing voice therapy is straightforward—start today:
GP or Specialist Referral: For Medicare Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plans or DVA funding.
NDIS Participants: Under Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living, self-managed, plan-managed, or agency-managed.
Private Clients: Flexible self-funding, no referral needed.
Aged Care Support: Through Support at Home packages or residential referrals. GPs in Bunbury can refer directly for assessments; we’ll manage the details.
Book an Appointment or Referral
Ready to strengthen your voice? Contact our team in Bunbury or Busselton for a no-obligation discussion on how we can help.
