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Speech and Language Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Coaching & Supervision Speech and Language Therapy Children and adults with clinical voice conditions Adolescents and adults who stammer Habit cough and inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) Gender affirming Voice Therapy for trans and non-binary people wanting to explore their voice Anxiety/Stress around communication and public speaking Coaching Public speaking skills for anyone in all contexts Performance coaching for amateur or professional performers, those in the creative industry or for your personal needs. Well-being Coaching for your physical, emotional, relational and spiritual needs. Work-Related Coaching for work-related challenges concerning relationships, career development or performance in the public and private sector Narrative Therapy Explore challenges using this non-blaming, non-pathologising therapeutic practice. Rooted in social constructionism, Narrative Therapy engages people in value-driven conversations, which make visible neglected stories and accounts of people’s lives and identity and brings to light the agency people have to reclaim or move towards preferences for living and preferred identity conclusions. Narrative Therapy Supervision for SLTs and Vocal Performance Teachers Develop de-centred but influential, ethical and relational practices Make visible the social discourses that can have a ‘grip’ on your professional practice and identity, as well as your clients' lives, and how this influences ‘prescriptions for living’ Re-author professional identity for a preferred identity conclusion and open the doorway to other possibilities Clinical Supervision - Voice For Speech and Language Therapists working with paediatric voice conditions and functional neurological voice conditions Clinics are available in Central London at Great Ormond Street Hospital for young people under 18, and in Watford, Hertfordshire for all ages. Therapy is also available online. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601052217566-Q7GCUFRHO7QGKGN74MCJ/IMG_1810.png About - What to expect Together with clients, Nicola explores their strengths and challenges, their preferred way of being and identifies goals for therapy, coaching and supervision to guide the development of a therapy, coaching programme or hopes for professional practice. The number and frequency of sessions will vary dependent on the complexity of the programme and context. Nicola works in a collaborative, holistic, systemic way, including family and significant people for encouragement and support where appropriate. Nicola combines Speech and Language Therapy practices, coaching narrative therapy and other psychological approaches that help people to achieve the goals and enhance their lives Privacy Policy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1602429490841-SKBGHJVKI8941CXXF6B3/66c2c58f-d4c0-49bd-9cb5-21c4341867ab.png About - About Nicola Gorb Nicola has 25 years experience as a Speech and Language Therapist, specialising in clinical voice conditions for children and adults, stammering and gender affirming voice therapy for trans and non-binary people. She works for the NHS and has a private practice. She is a qualified and accredited Senior Practitioner Coach, Narrative Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist and has training in other psychological approaches to support people with communication difficulties; such as Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Nancy Kline’s ‘Thinking Environment’. Nicola is registered with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) and is a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy. She is accredited by EMCC as a Senior Practitioner Coach, and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Narrative Therapy. She was a finalist for the Van Lawrence Prize (British Voice Association 2026) which showcased her work using Narrative Therapy with children and young people with vocal challenges. Training BA (Hons) Communication Studies - Sheffield Hallam University PG/Dip Speech and Language Therapy - City University Diploma Narrative Therapy - Institute of Narrative Therapy Certificate and Diploma Clinical Hypnosis - London School of Clinical Hypnosis Foundation and Advanced Skills Compassion Focused Therapy - Compassionate Mind Foundation Training in ACT, SFBT, CBT, Gestalt Therapy DISC Facilitator (Coaching) Estill Trained (Voice) Nicola worked in the SLT team at the NHS Tavistock and Portman London Adult Gender Identity Clinic from 2016-2021 with trans and non-binary people. Nicola currently works for the NHS at: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust with children and young people with complex airway, voice and functional breathing conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601230089890-W1PT7M7QP2IGEIEIP3EL/IMG_1823.png About - “Nicola encouraged me to say what I wanted and to accept some stammering as just part of me” Chris https://www.speechtherapyspace.co.uk/location daily 0.75 2025-10-07 https://www.speechtherapyspace.co.uk/reviews-1 daily 0.75 2020-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1602711280393-NBX7KZ4XRNO1HNIK9OUS/IMG_1876.png Testimonies - Find a way forward to communicate with ease https://www.speechtherapyspace.co.uk/book-a-consultation daily 0.75 2026-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601120897584-O063IV836N6S8A3RBRGL/IMG_1803.png Book a Consultation Clinics Clinics are available in Central London at Great Ormond Street Hospital for under 18s, or in Watford Hertfordshire for all ages. Online clinics are available via video call. Initial Consultation In the initial consultation you will have the opportunity to talk about and consider what is working well for you and what you need help with. Nicola will explain how therapy works and explore your goals with you. Fees Nicola is registered with all the major insurance companies and offers a sliding scale. Please contact her to discuss your needs. 24 hour notice is required for cancellation to avoid paying the full fee. (Full fee applies for non-attendance without notice). VOICE AND ENT RELATED CONDITIONS Initial Consultation GOSH £275 Watford/Online £250 Follow up Consultation GOSH £150 Watford/Online £120 TRANS/NON-BINARY VOICE & STAMMERING Initial Consultation £150 Follow up Consultation £110 ONLINE GROUP - Trans and non-binary voice and communication therapy programme (75 mins each) Per session £40 Contact Nicola about dates and to find out more. 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It reflects how we feel, our identity and vocal expression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1602355554216-Z723HDJDAW80UZH4M16E/IMG_1807.png Voice Therapy - Voice Therapy The voice can express physical or emotional imbalance, distress or disease. It may be used in a way that over or under utilises its capacity. Children and adults may have difficulties with their voice because of problems they were born with or have acquired. This may be due to an infection or disease, trauma, neurological or endocrine disorder/disease or benign or malignant tumours. It may also be due to the way they use their voice or emotional difficulties and life stresses Therapy focuses on understanding the voice, what may be causing the difficulties, experimenting with life-style changes, emotional support and vocal physiological adjustments through an individualised programme to create balance and efficiency in how the vocal system functions. Nicola works with a wide range of people, including professional voice users, such as teachers, actors and singers, with children and their families, with older people, who are experiencing changes to the voice through ageing and with functional neurological voice conditions (FND). An examination of the voice box (larynx) by an ENT laryngology doctor is usually recommended prior to treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1602355768555-EE3NMO8BAP37UIGVLTNZ/IMG_1804.png Voice Therapy - Habit Cough and Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO) Habit cough and ILO (also known as vocal cord dysfunction, or paradoxical vocal fold movement) are conditions that can be resolved with the behavioural approaches used by Speech and Language Therapists specialising in voice and airway conditions. Habit cough can result from oversensitivity in the larynx (voice box) creating a persistent, frequent, non-productive cough. Treatment includes understanding the cause of the problem, and physical and psychological ways to inhibit the cough. Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO) is when the vocal folds move together instead of moving apart when trying to breath in. This can often be mistaken for asthma and some people with asthma may also have ILO. Other terms used to describe this condition includes Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement and Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Treatment includes understanding how the larynx (voice box) works, how to breath in a more efficient pattern and psychological approaches to inhibit or minimise the troublesome breathing pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1602619608935-NYPOCRXF8I2MAEXRPY2X/IMG_1876.png Voice Therapy - Public Speaking Being seen and heard means stepping into a place of vulnerability and taking a risk. Voice coaching and Speech Therapy provide support with voice and communication skills to speak from a place of authentic and confident self-expression. Some people may feel anxious and nervous around public speaking. A wide range of psychological approaches can help to find a way to express oneself with greater calm. https://www.speechtherapyspace.co.uk/new-page daily 0.75 2025-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1602357086429-CKNPXYI4JUUMJVG9BAGC/IMG_1860.png Stammering Therapy - Stammering Stammering, or stuttering affects the smooth coordination of speech. Stammering can be overt - the physical struggle to speak, or covert - the emotional struggle and avoidance of speaking and situations. How someone stammers and the treatment approach required, will be unique for each person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601155846127-YB9CH5MG5K0CIU6HM334/IMG_1827.png Stammering Therapy - About Stammering Research suggests that individuals have a genetic predisposition to stammering. Stammering usually starts when a child is learning to talk, though it can start later in life. The interplay of neurological ‘wiring’, the environment, linguistic demands and an individual’s psychological make up, are all factors implicated in stammering, and the way it can vary throughout life and in different situations. Stammering often creates anxiety and avoidance of speaking and situations. Approximately one percent of the world’s population stammers. More boys than girls continue to experience stammering into adulthood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601155579658-8KMNZSJWDD7XVCWOK0FQ/IMG_1835.png Stammering Therapy - What helps Speech management approaches address the physical struggle of speaking. Emotional support and psychological therapies help to manage uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, assisting people to feel more at ease and confident. It helps to think of stammering as something someone does, rather than who someone is. This can be as simple as saying “I stammer” or a “person who stammers” rather than “I’m a stammerer”. This challenges the ‘single story’ of someone’s reality and allows for a different relationship with the stammer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1602933545879-H2BA323424DFPMTJT1I4/IMG_1883.png Stammering Therapy - Speech fluency approaches “Stammer more fluently” are Charles Van Riper and Joseph Sheehan’s approaches, widely used in the UK. The four stages of therapy include: identifying what people do and feel when they stammer; feeling less sensitive about stammering; modifying speech patterns before, during or after the moment of stammering; and finally tools for maintaining fluency and going for what matters in life. “Speaking more fluently” focuses on changing the speech pattern. This includes the Valsalva Technique (Brian Perry) and Vocal Fold Management (Catherine Montgomery). Technology apps and communication aids change the auditory processing of speech and can be integrated into therapy. Techniques are best learnt through short and frequent practice, in varying situations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601415973355-IB2MPW2VSZXTMHG7HTK4/IMG_1834.png Stammering Therapy - Narrative Therapy Narrative Therapy is a humanistic practice making life’s invisible stories visible. It shines a light on the influences of power, context, upbringing and culture, and on how one makes sense of oneself and the world. It highlights what is important in life. This deeply respectful approach, developed by Michael White and David Epston, shines a light on hopes, dreams and intentions, moving towards a preferred way of living and feeling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601416660752-75QB1EGDDS7THXUCTTRT/IMG_1805.png Stammering Therapy - Compassion Focused Therapy Compassion is at the heart of this approach. Developed by Paul Gilbert, it explores how a compassionate self can provide kindness, strength and wisdom to deal with everyday life and challenging communication situations. The “tricky mind” can be overly critical at times, causing anxiety, sadness, shame and anger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601626663983-JH3B4ZMUSEK4PPJC21EO/IMG_1868.png Stammering Therapy - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ACT is an innovative approach developed by Stephen Hayes, Strosahl & Wilson, to manage the upsetting and painful experiences of life. It is a contextual cognitive-behavioural intervention, designed to create psychological flexibility when confronted with uncomfortable thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. It recruits experiential wisdom, explores what matters in life and encourages taking committed actions towards achieving goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1602357393379-TYCGYNC953LQYV2DSOAS/IMG_1807.png Stammering Therapy - Clinical Hypnosis Clinical Hypnosis uses the unconscious mind to unlock inner resources, change habits, reduce anxieties and tap into inner strength. It can reframe uncomfortable and painful feelings and thoughts and overcome distress around communication. Psychotherapeutic behavioural and psychodynamic approaches are used in the “trance state” to bring about change. https://www.speechtherapyspace.co.uk/trans-non-binary-voice daily 0.75 2025-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1602430450656-ATOXB4PPG3C3N2XDBZHH/IMG_1809.png Gender Affirming Voice Therapy - Introduction Communication involves verbal and non-verbal communication and paralanguage (meaning expressed via pitch, loudness, vocal tone, vocal quality and speech rate). Therapy is available for feminising the voice and masculinising the voice, as well as for those seeking to neutralise the voice. Vocal exploration will link to functional communication, to express thoughts, feelings and intentions to engage fully with the world. Individual and Group Therapy is offered https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1602430858962-HRY0E47UTTSCKMH5PI62/IMG_1800.png Gender Affirming Voice Therapy - Vocal Space Vocal work involves being playful with the voice, building on what is working well and learning new vocal patterns that involve taking a risk and stepping into a place of vulnerability. The voice needs to be produced with a free and energised body and vocal mechanism, to enable greater flexibility. Therapy sessions build on each other, to develop new vocal patterns and habits. With time and practice, these become more automatic and generalise to all situations. Voice therapy includes exploring breathing patterns, vocal fold (cord) vibratory patterns, release of constriction in the larynx and making full use of the vocal tract and articulatory system to move the voice to where it wants to go. Vocal feminisation involves developing a lighter, brighter and higher pitch voice. Resonance is more forward focused and more movement is created through intonation patterns. Vocal masculinisation and neutralising therapy focuses on expanding out resonance and spaces in the vocal tract and respiratory system and the use of vocal loudness and intonation patterns. If taking testosterone, Nicola can provide support as the larynx (voice box) is transformed through the physiological effect of the hormones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1602450813960-VKL8KVW5ACXJNKL1S849/IMG_1805.png Gender Affirming Voice Therapy - Emotional Space Vocal and communication change can be emotionally challenging, as it involves journeying with the voice and communication to a less known and less familiar place. This can create a range of emotions such as fear and anxiety at times. Psychological approaches during therapy can support communication and vocal change. Nicola is able to offer psychological therapies such as Narrative Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1602619848521-NLQKC8L62Q0XRJS1OESY/IMG_1876.png Gender Affirming Voice Therapy - Individual Therapy Programme One-to-one therapy for Trans and non-binary people is usually between 2-6 sessions. Experience has shown that sessions should be spaced 3-4 weeks apart to give time to practise the skills between sessions. Online sessions are available, and have proved effective and convenient for people seeking therapy. Group therapy is available. Therapy can include some of the following: Exploring what is working well & hopes for therapy Bringing awareness to how voice ‘works’ and the current range and flexibility of your voice Exploring principles of motor learning and ways to practise for lasting change. Freeing and releasing body, larynx, breath and vocal mechanism Voice onsets Pitching Resonance - placing the voice, establishing brightness or chest expansion Movement, flow, intonation for meaning making Projection and grounding Whole body and vocal expression, communication & language patterns & styles Coaching and psychological approaches to help you on the vocal journey and to step into new opportunities Top tips to resetting voice when it goes astray. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601155003788-NNGHYRZ5I3BOJ879XUGJ/IMG_1821.jpg Gender Affirming Voice Therapy - Group Therapy Programme Group Therapy available for vocal feminisation Online voice groups are an effective and convenient way for people seeking therapy to practise using vocal skills in a fun and supportive space. Individual therapy or an initial consultation to understand more about you and your needs is advisable prior to attending a group. About the Groups 4 sessions in total per programme NEW DATES To Be Confirmed Aims Refresh and practise core vocal skills (voice onsets, pitch, resonance, vocal movement and expression) Building confidence and connecting to voice Vocal projection, making phone calls, presentations & public speaking Sharing challenges with voice and ways of responding Creating a team of support Vocal journey - sharing through stories - being witnessed, being heard. Approach The group therapy programme invites you to expand your skills and knowledge about your voice and communication. The ideas offered for you to try out include: Vocal coaching activities using fun and engaging activities such as improv, scenario related practice of everyday life situations, phone work, vocal projection, managing vocal fatigue or re-finding voice if it ‘goes astray’. Narrative Therapy practices to strengthen your preferred vocal identity, what matters to you and your hopes and commitments for your voice and communication. Compassion focused therapy to build your compassionate self as you journey through this time of vocal transition. https://www.speechtherapyspace.co.uk/psychological-approaches daily 0.75 2026-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601633480916-YQ6S60A9234ZQ9IB11MA/IMG_1810.png Psychological approaches - Supporting communication People are complex. We are an integration of mind, body and spirit, within an ever changing social, cultural, economic and political landscape. Challenges and struggles throughout our lives can impact on our physical and emotional well being. It is an unavoidable part of being a human being. Communication difficulties can be an obstacle to fully expressing thoughts, feelings and our needs, can obscure our identity and may thwart hopes, dreams and intentions. Psychological approaches alongside speech and language therapy are very useful for responding to communication challenges. Below are some therapeutic approaches that Nicola offers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601633624749-OB22X9DFJZP5268NAEEP/IMG_1835.png Psychological approaches - Narrative Therapy Narrative Therapy is a values-driven therapeutic approach. It is a non-pathologising, non-blaming practice, which makes visible the skills, knowledge and expertise people bring to respond to problems. It shines a light on the influences of power, context, upbringing and culture on how one makes sense of oneself and the world. It highlights what is important in life. This deeply respectful approach, developed by Michael White and David Epston, shines a light on hopes, dreams and intentions, moving towards a preferred identity and way of living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601633869623-IUAOORR0BDRZTD17NG8S/IMG_1868.png Psychological approaches - Compassion Focused Therapy Compassion is at the heart of this approach. Developed by Paul Gilbert, it explores how a compassionate self can provide kindness, strength and wisdom to deal with everyday life and challenging situations. The “tricky mind” can be overly critical at times, causing anxiety, sadness, shame and anger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601633983378-JELVZTYOJOSNC43SAQ0K/IMG_1821.jpg Psychological approaches - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ACT is an innovative approach developed by Stephen Hayes, Kirk Strosahl & Kelly Wilson to manage the upsetting and painful experiences of life. It is a contextual cognitive-behavioural intervention, designed to create psychological flexibility when confronted with uncomfortable thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. It recruits experiential wisdom, explores what matters in life and encourages taking committed actions towards achieving goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601637989685-ZL5401HW2VN0VFZG0SKN/IMG_1805.png Psychological approaches - Clinical Hypnosis Clinical Hypnosis uses the unconscious mind to unlock inner resources change habits, reduce anxieties and tap into inner strength. It can reframe uncomfortable and painful feelings and thoughts and overcome distress around communication. Psychotherapeutic behavioural and psychodynamic approaches are used in the “trance state” to bring about change. Nicola Gorb is a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1601638121308-7QCW3T8FVUSBBVNPRFI6/IMG_1827.png Psychological approaches - Solution Focused Brief Therapy Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (de Shazer) focuses on solutions to move towards a preferred future or outcome. https://www.speechtherapyspace.co.uk/paediatric-voice daily 0.75 2025-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53e41689f4d94c7a2a67b9/1602712601959-XK4JSXWKSET293KNNO7L/IMG_1801.png Paediatric Voice - Voice Therapy for Children Voice Therapy with children requires a special approach. Voice therapy should be playful and engaging, as well as developmentally appropriate for the child, to enable them to participate well in therapy. Some children may have a voice problem such as vocal fold nodules, that usually recovers well with voice therapy. Other children may have a more long-lasting voice problem that requires support around maximising the child’s vocal potential and ways to manage the vocal difference on their lives. Nicola uses games, art, puppets, movement and the imagination of the child, to tailor the sessions to suit their temperament and pace of learning. 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