“This experience is set against the background of a lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which severely restricted access to health services and therefore being able to ask questions that the NHS simply didn’t have the resource to deal with.
 
Upon diagnosis but before surgery, I engaged Helen to both fully explain the workings of the vocal cords and also to baseline my voice and swallow.  Based on this Helen taught me techniques to practice both pre and post op that were of immeasurable benefit.  
 
Post operatively, Helen introduced me to further techniques that aided the recovery of my voice, capacity to swallow and also mobility.  Her calm and methodical approach gave me the confidence to stretch myself, whilst all the time emphasising the bigger picture.  
 
It is fair to say that without the professional support that Helen provided; I do not think that my vocal and swallow functions would have recovered to the degree that they have.  This is all the more remarkable given that all of our sessions had to be conducted via Zoom.  I would heartily recommend Helen.” Mr MW