Speech Pathology Sydney

Voice & Swallowing Therapy

Specialist speech pathology for adults with voice, swallowing and complex throat conditions. Over 25 years of clinical experience, with assessment and therapy tailored to the problem, the person and the way they use their voice or swallow.
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Speech Pathology Sydney

Specialist care for adults with voice, swallowing and breathing difficulties

Nikki Martin provides specialist speech pathology for adults across Sydney, with more than 25 years of clinical experience in voice, swallowing and upper airway conditions. Assessment and therapy are tailored to the individual, the diagnosis, and the way the condition affects daily life, whether that is eating, drinking, working or performing.

Many clients are referred by their GP or ENT specialist, and a written report is provided back to the referring practitioner after assessment. Telehealth sessions are available for clients outside Sydney or unable to attend in person.

Areas of practice

Choose the area that matches your symptoms

Voice Therapy

For vocal fatigue, hoarseness, reduced pitch range, professional voice use and diagnosed vocal cord conditions.

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Swallowing Therapy

For difficulty swallowing, food sticking, weight loss, or swallowing changes following surgery or illness.

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Breathing Therapy

For breathing pattern difficulties affecting speech, voice or day to day comfort.

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Adult Speech Pathology

Speech pathology built specifically around adults, not a paediatric service applied to grown-up problems.

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How it works

What to expect from your first session

1

Referral or self-booking

Most clients come via a GP or ENT referral, though a referral is not required to book an initial appointment.

2

Assessment

Sessions run for 50 minutes and include a full case history and assessment relevant to your symptoms.

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Personalised therapy plan

Therapy is built around your diagnosis, your symptoms and how the condition affects your day to day life or work.

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Report back to your referrer

A written report is sent to your GP or ENT specialist following assessment, keeping your care team informed.

Who this is for

Is this you?

  • Professional voice users, including teachers, singers, actors and performers, struggling with vocal fatigue or reduced projection
  • People with a new or ongoing swallowing difficulty, including after surgery to the head, neck or chest
  • People diagnosed with vocal nodules, cysts or polyps looking for a non-surgical management plan
  • People with Parkinson's disease, MS or MND experiencing changes to voice, speech or swallowing
  • People with reflux affecting the throat, including a lump sensation, throat clearing or voice changes
  • Anyone referred by a GP or ENT specialist for a voice, swallowing or airway assessment

Sessions last 50 minutes, with a written report sent back to your referring doctor.

Nikki Martin, Speech Pathologist, Edgecliff

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Edgecliff clinic and telehealth appointments available across Australia. GP or ENT referral welcome, but not required to get started.

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Common questions

Speech pathology FAQs

Do I need a GP referral to see a speech pathologist in Sydney?
No. You can book directly with Nikki Martin without a referral. Many clients are referred by a GP or ENT specialist for voice or swallowing assessment, and a written report is sent back to the referrer once assessment is complete, but a referral is not a requirement to get started.
Does this Sydney speech pathology practice treat children?
No, this practice works exclusively with adults. If you're searching for paediatric speech pathology, get in touch and Nikki can point you toward a suitable children's provider in Sydney.
Is telehealth speech pathology available outside Sydney?
Yes. Telehealth voice and swallowing therapy is available Australia-wide for clients who can't attend the Edgecliff clinic in person, with the same assessment and reporting process as an in-clinic session.
How long is a speech pathology appointment?
Appointments run for 50 minutes, covering case history, assessment and therapy relevant to your voice, swallowing or breathing symptoms.
What voice and swallowing conditions does Nikki Martin treat?
Voice conditions including vocal nodules, cysts, polyps and vocal fatigue, swallowing difficulties including dysphagia and post-surgical swallowing changes, and breathing pattern issues affecting speech or voice. Conditions linked to Parkinson's disease, MS, MND and reflux are also treated. Visit the Voice Therapy Sydney and Swallowing Therapy Sydney pages for symptom-specific detail.
Where is the Sydney speech pathology clinic located?
The clinic is based in Edgecliff, serving Darling Point, Double Bay, Woollahra, Paddington, Bondi Junction and surrounding Eastern Suburbs, with telehealth available for clients further afield.

Ready for speech pathology in Sydney?

25+ years of clinical experience treating adults. Edgecliff clinic and telehealth Australia-wide.

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