Testimonials

“Clarissa provided a safe and comforting environment for me to be able to express my concerns and engage in treatment. I have a long-standing complex health condition and my vocal quality has been affected significantly along with my swallowing ability, to the point it has interfered with my daily life and caused great anguish. Clarissa was able to provide me with a multi-faceted approach to treatment that gave me substantial relief, by equipping me with knowledge, tools, and a sense of empowerment. I find I have more vocal stamina, and less sore throat sensations, as well as less coughing/clearing throat episodes. I am grateful to Clarissa for her time and effort and truly believe she is an invaluable therapist for anyone with vocal cord and swallowing difficulties due to her high level of empathy and extensive skill-set”.

Juliet, singer

“I am a freelance musician specialising in performance of mediaeval music. I have been working with Clarissa since I suffered a couple of small strokes since last year, after which I lost my vocal stamina and parts of my range. Each session has been tailored by Clarissa to suit my needs, and she has kept a careful watch over my progress. Her patience with me seems bottomless - even when I have been less than diligently applied to the tasks she has set me over the weeks between our sessions! Above all, her approach and her manner are friendly and informal, in a way that belies her knowledge and experience of my condition”.

Steffan, musician and singer

“Working with Clarissa has been truly life-changing for me. As a trans woman, finding a voice that aligns with my identity has been one of the most important, (and vulnerable) parts of my journey. I felt in safe hands with Clarissa and we worked on raising my pitch that felt natural and sustainable and not forced or fake. It’s been a huge confidence boost!”.

Ruby, trans woman, musician

“I can’t say enough good things about my sessions with Clarissa. I was nervous about voice work, but they made me feel totally comfortable from day one. We worked on lowering my pitch and resonance in a way that felt natural and sustainable and I have started to really like how I sound”.

Julian, trans man, actor