Voice and Resonance
Your voice deserves to be heard, understood, and supported. We provide expert, affirming care to help you find ease and confidence in how you communicate.
Helping you find your best voice.
Your voice is a powerful tool, for expression, identity, and connection. At Greenlights Therapies, we support children, teens, and adults who are experiencing voice or resonance difficulties. Voice and resonance therapy helps clients use their voice safely and effectively, reduce strain or fatigue, and feel confident communicating in everyday life.
Voice therapy focuses on improving how the vocal cords work, supporting individuals with hoarseness, vocal nodules, voice loss, or vocal fatigue. Resonance therapy helps adjust how sound moves through the nose and mouth, which is particularly helpful for people with cleft palate, velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD), or hypernasality.
Our therapy is evidence-based and tailored to each client’s unique goals. We work closely with ENT specialists and other medical professionals to ensure safe and effective care.
Gender Affirming Voice Care
At Greenlights Therapies, we proudly offer gender-affirming voice therapy for transgender and gender-diverse individuals who wish to explore and develop a voice that aligns with their gender identity.
Voice is a deeply personal part of how we express ourselves, and for many people, having a voice that feels congruent with their identity can be empowering, affirming, and life-changing.
Our approach is respectful, collaborative, and affirming. We work with you to explore aspects of voice such as pitch, resonance, intonation, vocal quality, and communication style, always with a focus on vocal health and authenticity. Therapy is goal-driven and tailored to your comfort, needs, and journey.
We welcome people of all identities and experiences in a safe, supportive environment.
What is Voice and Resonance?
Voice is the sound we produce when air from the lungs passes through the vocal cords, causing them to vibrate. It’s how we speak, sing, shout, or whisper. Voice problems, also known as dysphonia, can make a person sound hoarse, strained, quiet, or tired and may be caused by overuse, illness, structural, or neurological issues.
Resonance refers to how sound travels through the mouth and nose when we speak. It affects how our voice sounds—whether it’s too nasal, not nasal enough, or unclear. Resonance issues often relate to how the soft palate and other structures in the mouth and throat function during speech.
FAQ
What are signs that you might need voice therapy?
Common signs include a hoarse or breathy voice, vocal fatigue, frequent throat clearing, pain when speaking, or loss of voice. Children or adults who shout often or overuse their voice may also benefit from support.
What causes voice issues?
Voice issues can be caused by vocal overuse or misuse (e.g., yelling or excessive talking), medical conditions (such as vocal nodules or polyps), or neurological conditions. A referral to an ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist) is often needed to check the vocal cords before starting therapy.
What is resonance and how do I know if it is an issue?
Resonance is how sound travels through the mouth and nose when speaking. If someone has too much sound coming through their nose (hypernasality) or too little (hyponasality), it may affect how clearly they are understood. Resonance issues may be related to structural differences (like a cleft palate) and often require team care.
Can kids have voice or resonance problems too?
Yes. Children can develop voice problems from excessive shouting or loud voice use or frequent respiratory infections . Some children may have resonance issues related to anatomy or developmental differences. Early support can prevent long-term challenges and help them communicate more confidently.
How does voice therapy work?
Therapy includes gentle, targeted exercises to improve vocal technique, reduce strain, and promote healthy voice use. We also work on posture, breathing, hydration, and voice habits. Sessions are personalised and may include fun, child-friendly approaches when working with younger clients.
Do I need a referral from a doctor or Ear Nose and Throat specialist?
If your concern is related to the vocal cords (e.g., hoarseness or loss of voice), we may require you to see an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist before starting therapy to ensure it’s safe to proceed and guide therapy appropriately. If you’ve got any questions, please contact us to discuss whether this is needed.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, live, and gather. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognise their ongoing connection to land, waters, and culture. We are committed to fostering inclusive and culturally respectful healthcare services that meet the needs of First Nations communities across Tasmania and beyond.