About Me
Karen Esposito MRCSLT
I completed my professional clinical training in Speech & Language Pathology and Therapy at Manchester University in 1996, going on to specialise in the assessment and treatment of dysphonia (voice disorders).
I have over 20 years of experience as a Clinical Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) and Expert Vocal Coach, offering individual assessment, therapy and coaching sessions as well as group workshops and presentations.
As I see patients and clients from all over the world, the majority of my sessions are held online via video. Online sessions give more flexibility and allow you to access therapy or coaching from the comfort of your own home. Studies and research suggests online therapy can be just as effective as meeting face to face (although there are certain therapy techniques that require in person contact!)
Occasionally, it may be possible to arrange in person appointments if you live in Sheffield or Derbyshire, UK.
I continue to work part of my week in the NHS at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHSFT as part of specialist teams in busy clinics for patients with voice problems (dysphonia) and upper respiratory tract disorders (Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO) and chronic cough) and act as an advisor to the Royal College of Speech and language Therapists (RCSLT).
I provide regular in person and online training to health and creative/performance professionals and groups or organisations who wish to learn more about how the voice works, how to improve vocal and communication skills and how to protect the voice against future problems,
Due to decades of experience, my therapy and coaching has evolved to become flexible and eclectic.
While keeping up to date with research and evidence-based practise, I also strive to stay flexible and open minded and combine the use of well-known voice therapy techniques such as Voicecraft®, Accent Method, Resonant Voice Therapy, laryngeal manipulation, & SOVT with observations and knowledge gathered from the worlds of vocal performance, singing, health and wellbeing.