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It's Not Just About Pitch: What Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy Really Involves
When people hear the words gender-affirming voice therapy, they often picture one thing: changing pitch. It's understandable. If you search "voice feminisation" or "voice masculinisation" online, you'll find countless videos promising to teach you how to speak higher or lower in just a few minutes. But here's the thing... Your voice is so much more than pitch. The way we communicate is made up of dozens of subtle features that work together. Our resonance, intonation, speech
Jul 34 min read


Could It Be Both? Understanding AuDHD (Autism + ADHD)
"I always thought I had ADHD... until someone suggested autism." Or maybe it was the other way around. This is a story we're hearing more and more, and for good reason. For decades, doctors believed someone couldn't have both autism and ADHD. If you were diagnosed with one, the other was often overlooked. Today, we know that isn't true. In fact, researchers now estimate that around 1 in 5 people with ADHD also meet criteria for autism, while approximately 25–32% of autistic p
Jun 304 min read


Thinking About Gender-Affirming Surgery? Here's What a Psychiatric Assessment Involves
For many transgender and gender-diverse people, gender-affirming surgery can be an important step in aligning their body with their gender identity. While the process can feel exciting, it's also common to feel nervous about the assessments required beforehand, particularly if you've been told you need a psychiatric assessment. Many people worry that the assessment is designed to "approve" or "deny" their identity. In reality, a psychiatric assessment is not about proving tha
Jun 234 min read


Do I Need a Psychiatrist Before Starting Hormones?
For many transgender and gender-diverse people, one of the biggest questions at the start of their journey is: "Do I need a psychiatrist before I can start hormone therapy?" The short answer is: usually, no. In Australia, most adults who are seeking gender-affirming hormone therapy do not need a mandatory psychiatric assessment before accessing treatment. Instead, many healthcare providers follow an informed consent model, where the focus is on ensuring you understand the ben
Jun 235 min read


Do I Need a Psychiatrist for ADHD?
If you've ever found yourself wondering: "Do I actually have ADHD?" "Why does everything seem harder for me than everyone else?" "I've tried planners, reminders, and productivity hacks, but I still can't keep up." You're not alone. Many adults spend years feeling overwhelmed, disorganised, distracted, burnt out, or emotionally exhausted before considering whether ADHD could be part of the picture. One of the most common questions we hear is: "Do I need a psychiatrist for ADHD
Jun 222 min read


Healing After Trauma: How EMDR Can Help
Trauma isn’t just something that lives in your mind; it can sit quietly in the body, shaping how you feel, react, and move through the world. Many people carry it for years, not always recognising how it shows up in everyday life. That’s why trauma-informed therapy isn’t about “fixing” people, it’s about helping them feel safe in their own skin again . At Gender Voice Centre , psychologist Sandra works with clients using evidence-based trauma therapies, including Eye Movemen
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Finding Your Voice Through Dungeons & Dragons
When people picture speech therapy, they usually imagine a clinic room, worksheets, maybe some structured exercises. What they don’t usually imagine is a table full of adventurers, dice rolling, and a quest to save a village from a dragon. But what if practising your voice didn’t have to feel like “therapy” at all? That’s exactly why we’re running speech pathology groups mixed with Dungeons & Dragons , a 90-minute weekly group for $90, co-led by a Dungeon Master and a Speech
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Top 5 Exercises We Use in MTF Voice Training That You Can Try at Home
If you're exploring MTF voice training and searching for " voice coaching near me" , you're not alone, and the best part? We are entirely...
Jun 9, 20253 min read


What Happens in Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy? A Week-by-Week Guide to Your 5 Medicare-Funded Sessions
Voice is more than sound — it's identity, emotion, and connection. For many trans and gender-diverse people, aligning voice with gender...
May 27, 20253 min read


Voice Feminisation Surgery (VFS), or Gender-Affirming Laryngeal Surgery (GALS)
How it works, the risks and benefits, and how to get the best results from surgery. Voice feminisation surgery (VFS) will change the...
May 22, 20256 min read


Exploring Transmasc Voice Training: What’s Involved?
Voice is a vital aspect of personal identity, and for many transmasculine individuals, achieving a voice that aligns with their gender...
Jan 22, 20253 min read


Is Online Voice Therapy as Effective as Face-to-Face? Here’s What the Research Says
If you're considering voice therapy, whether it’s to feminise, masculinise, or simply adjust your voice to match your gender identity,...
Jan 9, 20254 min read


Finding your feminine voice: A guide to voice brightening
How Can I Feminise My Voice? Feminising your voice can feel like a big step, but with consistent practice and the right techniques, you...
Dec 30, 20243 min read


The Importance of Diaphragmatic Breathing in Gender-Affirming Voice Training
For individuals seeking gender affirmation, finding a voice that aligns with their identity can be a crucial aspect of their journey....
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Embracing Diversity: Empowering Neurodivergent Gender Diverse Individuals throughNeurodiversity Affirming Care
In today's world, discussions on gender and neurodiversity are gaining traction as we strive for inclusivity, acceptance, and genuine...
Apr 12, 20243 min read


The Correlation Between Autism, Gaming, and Transgender Young Adults: What Research Shows
In this blog post, we will take a closer look at some of the latest studies on Autism, gaming, and trans young adults. We will unveil...
Sep 20, 20234 min read


Creating a Trans-AffirmativeWorkplace
Transgender or trans individuals are those whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. In recent years,...
Aug 5, 20224 min read


Mouth Placements: How can mouth placements brighten my voice?
Hello, and thanks for taking the time to read a blog about how mouth placements can help to produce a more feminine voice. Mouth...
Mar 2, 20222 min read


Forward Focused Facial Resonance (FFFR)
What is it, and how can I do it? Resonance is how our vocal energy (breath) filters through our vocal tract (from the larynx or “voice...
Mar 2, 20222 min read


Negative impact of testosterone
Transgender and non-binary people who want a masculine voice often take Testosterone. Testosterone and your voice Transgender and...
Mar 2, 20222 min read
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