Voice problems when speaking can arise during or after a period of voice (over)strain, a bad cold or sore throat, after an operation, during stress and during physical and emotional overload.
Causes of voice problems
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Incorrect use of voice
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Voice abuse (shouting, screaming, whispering, ...)
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High, shallow and/or tense breathing
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Physical tension (whole body and throat area)
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Stress and emotions
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Colds and other forms of mucus formation
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Hidden reflux
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Overstimulated
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Fatigue
"We help you to regain your natural voice"
Speaking and singing
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Complaints for which voice therapy can help
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Hoarse, sore or tired voice
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A sore throat
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Voice problems in professional speakers
(teachers, telephone operators, lawyers, consultants, team leaders, etc.)
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Voice too high or too low
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Voice too soft or too loud
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Little carrying capacity while speaking
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Voice breaks
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Limited intelligibility
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Vocal fold paralysis
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Voice in transition among transgender people
I want to thank you, Bert. Because thanks to Voice Therapy I not only got my speaking voice back… I can also sing again. Something I had almost given up hope for. With the good advice and the right techniques at my disposal, I can fully get started on singing with pleasure!
Björn*, 38 years old, hoarseness when speaking and singing
*: name is fictitious to protect our client's privacy
We help you with:
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Our hands
We treat your voice and throat, your diaphragm and other areas of your body with gentle manual techniques so that speaking feels less tense.
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Exercises
We make you aware of your voice, breathing and articulation behavior. In a step-by-step way we coach you to a healthier way of speaking.
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Conversations
We will discuss the cause of your voice problems using psychotherapy techniques.