Invercargill Telehealth Speech Therapy
Expert speech therapy delivered to your Invercargill home. Same-week appointments available.
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Speech Therapy for Invercargill Region
If you're a Southland resident with swallowing difficulties or voice disorders needing specialist attention, 230-kilometre Dunedin drives create genuine barriers—especially during winter or lambing season. Geographic isolation shouldn't mean inferior access to expert care. Your speech therapy needs matter just as much. Telehealth brings hospital expertise home.
Southland is NZ's southernmost region where geographic isolation typically requires 230-kilometre Dunedin journeys for specialist care. Weather conditions and distance create genuine barriers for rural farming communities needing speech therapy—with public services often requiring 6-8+ week wait times.
We bring Te Whatu Ora hospital expertise to your Invercargill home or rural property via secure telehealth. Same-week appointments available—no Dunedin drives, no weather barriers, no costly specialist travel.
Sacha Allnatt (NZSTA #12789, 15+ years Te Whatu Ora) specialises in voice disorders, chronic cough, swallowing difficulties, and upper airway conditions. Hospital-grade therapy from home.
Sacha Allnatt
With 15+ years as a Te Whatu Ora speech-language therapist, I've helped hundreds of adults overcome voice disorders, chronic cough, swallowing difficulties, and communication challenges. My hospital-connected training means you receive the same clinical expertise you'd get at Wellington Hospital—from the comfort of your home. Whether you're a teacher needing vocal techniques, a professional managing chronic cough, or recovering from stroke, I provide gentle, evidence-based therapy tailored to your story and goals. Your communication matters, and specialist support makes all the difference.
Your recovery journey
Comprehensive plan and ongoing support
- Comprehensive assessment of your communication goals (75 mins)
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- Evidence-based treatment plan tailored to your needs
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- Flexible ongoing support through individual or group sessions
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the product and billing.
You'll meet with Sacha via secure video link from your Invercargill home or anywhere in Southland. Sessions are just like in-person therapy - we'll work on exercises, techniques, and strategies tailored to your needs. All you need is a device with a camera and stable internet connection.
Telehealth is ideal for rural residents across Southland, Winton, Gore, Bluff, and surrounding farming communities. As long as you have reliable internet, you can access specialist speech therapy without the long drives to urban centres or Dunedin.
Te Whatu Ora Southern provides excellent public services across the vast Southland region, but geographic distance and high demand mean significant wait times (often 6-8+ weeks). Our private telehealth service offers same-week access with the same clinical expertise, eliminating 230km+ travel to Dunedin specialists.
Most adult speech, voice, and communication conditions can be effectively treated via telehealth, including voice disorders, chronic cough, swallowing difficulties, and upper airway conditions. During your initial assessment, we'll confirm telehealth suitability for your specific needs.
We serve all of Southland and Otago region via telehealth - Invercargill city, Gore, Bluff, Winton, rural Southland, and throughout the Southern region. No matter where you are in New Zealand's southernmost regions, you can access expert speech therapy without travel.
We typically offer same-week appointments for Invercargill and Southland telehealth sessions. With Te Whatu Ora Southern serving 315,000+ people across a vast geographic area, private telehealth provides immediate specialist access without the travel burden.
Initial telehealth assessment (75 minutes): $167. Follow-up sessions (45 minutes): $127. These are lower than in-person rates while providing the same expert care from a Te Whatu Ora clinician, and eliminate travel costs to Dunedin or Christchurch.
Yes, we can coordinate care with your Southland GP or rural health provider with your consent. Many rural residents use our service to complement public healthcare, avoiding wait times while maintaining connection with their local healthcare team.
Still have questions?
Every communication challenge is unique. Sacha can discuss your specific goals and whether speech therapy is right for you.
Your story matters.
Communication is complex and deeply personal. Specialist speech therapy helps you achieve your goals.
