My husband undertook this therapy programme in May 2024 with Celia Bacon, Speech Therapist and an expert in Parkinson’s Disease. My husband has Advanced Parkinson’s, Dementia, severe curvature of the spine, and various other related issues. He had become…
LSVT Loud – CBKR
I was beginning to despair about my quiet voice! Diagnosed with Parkinson’s 16 years ago, I had been unheard, misunderstood and ignored, for a long time. That look on the faces of well-meaning people as they nodded and agreed to…
LSVT LOUD – TG
Several months before I was formally diagnosed with Parkinsons, I was seeking a specialist’s help for a weak voice, and having to repeat myself frequently. I became increasingly reserved as communication with others became harder. Then, one Sunday morning, a…
Transgender Voice Feminisation – LO’C
When I decided I was going to transition I knew my height and build were going to make things difficult. I wanted to get a head start on anything I thought would help whilst I waited for hormone treatment. I…
LSVT LOUD – IP
My family and friends noticed my speech was not normal. After several tests and consultations, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. My nephew who is an NHS consultant researched and suggested LSVT with Celia. Having done LSVT I feel more confident…
Transgender Voice Feminisation – CS
I’d been dreading voice training as part of my transition. It isn’t easy but it is a huge part of the first impression you make. I was extremely self-conscious about how deep and masculine my voice sounded. The samples on…
Transgender Voice Feminisation – FC
I would highly recommend Celia to anyone early in their transition. She took my rough, DIY vocal work and helped transform it into something that not only sounded more authentically feminine but more importantly, took the strain off my vocal cords and…
Transgender Voice Feminisation – CD
The first thing I noticed when starting my transition was the importance of my voice. My original speaking voice brought me immense dysphoria and played a huge part in my (lack of) confidence. Furthermore, when presenting fully as myself, it…
Transgender Voice Feminisation – LS
Despite having made considerable progress with my transition, I was increasingly anxious about my voice and I tended to avoid speaking in public or on the phone. I knew from my research that feminising your voice is a very daunting…
Transgender Voice Feminisation – BK
Having begun to transition a few years ago socially and medically, I have been extremely lucky to not have to struggle too hard with many aspects of transition, except for my voice. It felt bassy and monotone and my own…