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Specialist speech-language therapy services for adults across New Zealand. Specialising in voice and upper airway conditions.
Nationwide telehealth and Wellington clinic available
Recognised & registered
Why choose Sona Speech Therapy
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Fast availability
Whether you're in Wellington or across New Zealand, we have in-person and telehealth appointments available. Start your recovery in weeks, not months.
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Experienced clinicians
Aoife and Sacha are senior clinicians who have worked across multiple public health systems internationally and in New Zealand.
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Adult services
We provide services exclusively for adults, which means more specialist expertise in voice disorders, dysphagia and upper airway conditions.
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Nationwide reach
Wellington in-person care or telehealth sessions that bring experienced clinicians to your location.
Learn more about telehealth →Voice and upper airway specialists.
Voice disorders
Professional voice assessment and management for voice disorders, including muscle tension dysphonia and presbyphonia. Gender-affirming voice therapy also available.
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Upper airway disorders
Assessment and management of upper airway disorders, including vocal cord dysfunction, chronic cough, and breathing pattern disorders.
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Telehealth across New Zealand.
Our telehealth sessions deliver gentle specialist support from the comfort of your home.
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Fits your life, evenings and weekends.
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Same caring expertise you'd receive in a clinic.
Trusted by patients across New Zealand.
"I may be a bit of a unicorn because I regained my voice after only one session. Given I had been voiceless for over a year, that was a very pleasant surprise. Sacha was great. She explained exactly what was happening and why, in a way that was easy to understand. The exercises she gave me were easy to follow, and they were obviously effective. I would thoroughly recommend Sacha to anyone looking for help with their voice."
"The remote sessions with Sacha have been invaluable helping me to get my voice back. I could barely make a whisper for 6 months but it only took 2 to 3 sessions for my voice to come roaring back. She provided great expertise, guidance, and support. And the exercises were very effective. Highly recommended."
Common questions.
01 How quickly can I get an appointment? +
Appointments are typically available within 1-2 weeks. Telehealth sessions have quick availability and we have limited availability for in-person sessions on Saturdays. We offer appointments during standard business hours, and some evening and weekend slots. Book online and choose a time that works for you.
02 What's your cancellation policy? +
We request 24 hours notice when possible, but we maintain a flexible policy for illness and emergencies.
03 How long is a typical therapy session? +
Initial consultations last approximately 60 to 70 minutes to allow for thorough assessment, goal-setting, and therapy planning. Regular therapy sessions are typically 45-60 minutes, depending on the therapy goals.
04 Is telehealth as effective as in-person? +
Research shows telehealth can be equally effective for many speech therapy goals. For swallowing disorders, in-person is ideal for clinical assessment. Some people might benefit from in-person assessment as well.
05 Do I need a referral? +
To effectively work with either voice or upper airway conditions we do require a respiratory or ear, nose and throat assessment prior. Referrals are accepted from medical specialists such as ENT, respiratory, and oncology doctors. Self-referrals are accepted and we will require medical information and likely involvement from medical specialists in order to treat appropriately.