ABOUT

Clyde Voice Care provides rehabilitative treatment and vocal health care. I treat clients with Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD), age-related voice problems, Reflux (GERD), Musical Performance Anxiety (MPA) and other voice problems, provide emergency vocal first aid and manual therapy, and help with long-term voice care.

I have enjoyed success on the international stage as a soprano and have featured many times on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio Wales, Radio France and Radio Naçional de España. I have a wealth of experience as a performer and understand the unique demands of professional voice use.

Following my own vocal injury after a particularly gruelling tour, I developed a fascination for vocal health and a passion for liberating other professional voice users. I now specialise in alleviating Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD) in spoken and sung voice.

My approach is absolutely person-centred; often the people who come to me have been through months or years of previous treatment both through the NHS and privately but still have unresolved issues. My studio is a safe space in which clients make discoveries about themselves and their voices. I collaborate with them in rebuilding vocal security and freedom, using a personalised mixture of touch-therapy, vocal coaching, mindfulness and voice-care guidance to deliver the best possible outcome for each individual.

PERSON-CENTRED APPROACH

I am a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) Winstanley214195, Federation of Holistic Therapists Directory Service, the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CHNC) and Vocal Health Education (VHE). I am also a recommended practitioner for the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM). Funding towards treatment can be found through Help Musicians, for whom I see many clients.

You can read the Vocal Habilitation Professional Scope of Practice here.

​​As a qualified Vocal Health Specialist, I work in conjunction with other vocal healthcare professionals such as Ear Nose & Throat specialists and Speech & Language Therapists, as well as other professionals who may take part in a client's rehabilitative journey, such as osteopaths, psychotherapists and physiotherapists.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

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TESTIMONIALS

  • "Personal & Genuine"

    Sian immediately created a safe environment for me to be open and for my voice to be heard. Her approach felt personal and genuine and tailor-made for me.

    ~ Opera Singer

  • "Pieces I never thought possible"

    Siân has helped massively to improve my confidence. My singing has improved enormously and I'm now singing pieces that I never thought would be possible.

    ~ Singing Student

  • "Exceptional Voice"

    Sian's voice is exceptional and she can sing and teach a wide range of genres. I have improved significantly since having sessions with her and would highly recommend her to anyone.

    ~ Musical Theatre Student

  • "Incredible Capacity to Genuinely Listen"

    Sian has an incredible capacity to genuinely listen to her clients and give them what they specifically require. She is able to hold the space for whatever you need to say and sometimes not say.

    ~ Opera Singer

  • "Patient & Thorough"

    The assessment was patient and thorough, the work was structured such as to ensure the targets were achievable, and the sessions were organised in a careful, layering programme to e certain of building strongly on each technique.

    ~ Folk Singer

  • "Helpful Practices"

    I have never come across a therapist who is able to treat a client using so many helpful practices which marry together so well. Whether you are searching for vocal coaching, vocal rehabilitation, vocal massage, counselling and mindfulness practice for singers or just a better knowledge of your own voice and how it works, I cannot recommend Sian highly enough.

    ~ Singer & Dancer

  • "Courtesy, Understanding & Encouragement"

    I was sorry for myself and fairly dispirited when I met Sian, and quite sceptical about there being much in the way of help to restore my singing voice. I was treated with the utmost courtesy, understanding and encouragement, such that I began to believe in myself. Having worked successfully on voice recovery, I look forward to continuing. Sian is due my grateful thanks.

    ~ Retired Singer

  • "Wish I had met Siân Sooner"

    I only wish that I had met Sian sooner and that there were more qualified vocal specialists out there like Sian.

    ~ Singer

  • "Huge variety of singing styles"

    At the same time as helping me with a huge variety of singing styles, Sian always makes sure to explain how my voice works and why a certain exercise is beneficial.

    ~ Singing Student

  • "Inspiring, fun & educational"

    Sian is inspiring, fun and educational. She is extremely knowledgeable about vocal techniques and knows how to challenge you while making sure you protect your voice.

    ~ Singing Student

  • "Transformative"

    Since I have been attending Sian's lessons, transformations have taken place. I am finding a voice I never knew I had. Sian is a very talented and knowledgeable musician and I am learning new techniques every week.

    ~ Amateur Singer