A vocal problem can be a scary time for any singer…

Helen understands how frightening the experience of suffering a vocal problem can be and how support from a qualified vocal specialist can really help with the anxiety that goes with that. 

Helen is a qualified Vocal Habilitation Professional (VHP) which means that she has:

• already qualified as a Vocal Health First Aider (VHFA) and agreed to the VHFA scope of practice.

• demonstrated the ability to apply her knowledge of the biopsychosocial causes of voice problems, including: a range of working environments, the impact of psychological stressors on voice function, evaluating vocal loading, awareness of overall wellbeing and lifestyle factors

• demonstrated the ability to apply her knowledge of the impact of a range of musical genres and professional working environments on vocal health, for both professional and amateur singers

• understands the changes to the voice over a lifetime, and be able to apply this knowledge to her interactions with a client

• knows and understands the role/s of the other professionals who are part of the rehabilitative team

• is able to follow on from work undertaken by a Vocal Rehabilitation Specialist with longer-term habilitative singing voice work, rebuilding healthy vocal function after injury or dysphonia

• is able to habilitate a singer with muscle tension dysphonia and no vocal fold pathology using vocal function exercises

• knows when to refer a singer for clinical assessment or help from a professional in another field

• receives ongoing supervision and support from Vocal Health Education

Getting help

You know your body, if you sense a change in your voice, for example vocal fatigue; hoarseness; vocal range, or want to talk over any other vocal concerns you may have Helen offers an Inital Consultation.

What does it cost?

An Initial Consultation lasts 90 minutes and costs £50, and if you wish to continue with coaching thereafter, Helen charges her usual rates.

To find out more contact Helen at Sing4Life