Christella Antoni Voice and Speech Services

13/08/2026

Disappointing Glottoplasty Outcomes

The video discusses disappointing outcomes after glottoplasty voice feminisation surgery and why results can be unpredictable, especially for middle-aged and older people. Christella Antoni, SLT, emphasises that voice therapy can produce lasting change and is often worth trying first. 00:00 Why Outcomes Disappoint 00:35 Therapy Before Surgery 01:30 Age and Predictability 03:01 Managing Expectations 04:43 Why Therapy Matters 06:14 Clinician Perspective 07:33 Healing Takes Time 08:41 Final Thoughts and Subscribe

The video discusses disappointing outcomes after glottoplasty voice feminisation surgery and why results can be unpredictable, especially for middle-aged and older people. Christella Antoni, SLT, emphasises that voice therapy can produce lasting change and is often worth trying first. 00:00 Why Outc...

06/08/2026

How Long Does Puberphonia Related Voice Therapy Really Take?

In this clip, Christella Antoni explains that voice therapy for a high pitch often takes between one and eight sessions, though it can take longer when deep emotional scars have kept an older person using a higher voice for years. They emphasise it’s always worth trying because improvement can be quick, and that puberphonia should be addressed therapeutically rather than surgically since the laryngeal tension and elevated larynx need to be corrected through therapy.

In this clip, Christella Antoni explains that voice therapy for a high pitch often takes between one and eight sessions, though it can take longer when deep emotional scars have kept an older person using a higher voice for years. They emphasise it’s always worth trying because improvement can be ...

04/08/2026

Why Puberty Makes Your Voice Yodel

This clip explains that during puberty the voice can become unstable, yodel, crack, sound hoarse, and shift between high and low pitches, which can be embarrassing and emotionally difficult for many boys. It notes that some children may subconsciously or consciously try to prevent the strange voice from coming through by holding the larynx up or keeping the pitch higher, which can interfere with the voice lowering, and that carrying a high, thin voice into adulthood may increase the risk of bullying and lasting emotional impact; in some cases, the voice simply doesn’t drop enough.

This clip explains that during puberty the voice can become unstable, yodel, crack, sound hoarse, and shift between high and low pitches, which can be embarrassing and emotionally difficult for many boys. It notes that some children may subconsciously or consciously try to prevent the strange voice....

31/07/2026

Can Puberphonia Be Fixed Without Surgery

This clip explains that puberphonia is highly treatable and is typically addressed with voice therapy rather than surgery. It notes that younger people may see their pitch drop to the intended range within one or two sessions, while longer-standing cases can be harder to change and may require work to release strain and muscle tension, though improvement often still happens relatively quickly in about three to six sessions.

This clip explains that puberphonia is highly treatable and is typically addressed with voice therapy rather than surgery. It notes that younger people may see their pitch drop to the intended range within one or two sessions, while longer-standing cases can be harder to change and may require work....

09/07/2026

Male High-Pitched Voice: Is It Puberphonia?

In this video Christella Antoni addresses the question many people with a persistently high-pitched male voice are afraid to ask: could it be puberphonia? She explains what puberphonia is, why the voice fails to complete its transition at puberty, and the emotional factors that can play a part. Christella also covers what can be done about it — and the answer is reassuring. Puberphonia is highly treatable with voice therapy, often in just a handful of sessions. She explains why therapy, not surgery, is the right approach, and what a typical course of treatment looks like. 0:00 Introduction 0:21 What Is Puberphonia? 0:38 How the Voice Changes at Puberty 0:57 The Emotional Side of Puberphonia 1:44 Why the Voice Stays High 2:18 Can Puberphonia Be Fixed? 2:39 How Many Sessions Does It Take? 3:20 When Muscle Tension Is Involved 3:59 Therapy vs Surgery 4:23 Wrap Up And Subscribe

In this video Christella Antoni addresses the question many people with a persistently high-pitched male voice are afraid to ask: could it be puberphonia? She explains what puberphonia is, why the voice fails to complete its transition at puberty, and the emotional factors that can play a part. Chri...

01/07/2026

Measure Your Vocal Pitch for Free

In this clip, Christella explains how to use the “Analyze My Voice” section of her VoiceUp app to measure voice pitch without downloading the full app: you read a short prompt, speak spontaneously for 30 seconds, and the tool calculates your average pitch in hertz. It also displays masculine, feminine, and gender-neutral aspects, but the focus is on the hertz number—around 140–160 Hz is described as more gender neutral, while above roughly 155–160 Hz falls into a more feminine average—helping you establish a simple baseline for tracking your voice. Download the app iOS: Android:

In this clip, Christella explains how to use the “Analyze My Voice” section of her VoiceUp app to measure voice pitch without downloading the full app: you read a short prompt, speak spontaneously for 30 seconds, and the tool calculates your average pitch in hertz. It also displays masculine, fe...

30/06/2026

Four Sessions of Voice Therapy Can Change Everything

In this clip, Christella Antoni explains that a short course of voice therapy before surgery can quickly raise a person’s voice toward a gender-neutral range (around 140–160 Hz) and often into a feminine range sooner than expected, sometimes in as few as four sessions. Christella adds that many people may be satisfied at that level without further work, while those aiming for a higher range (about 160–180 Hz) can often reach it with roughly another four sessions.

In this clip, Christella Antoni explains that a short course of voice therapy before surgery can quickly raise a person’s voice toward a gender-neutral range (around 140–160 Hz) and often into a feminine range sooner than expected, sometimes in as few as four sessions. Christella adds that many ...

26/06/2026

Surgery Alone Isn’t Enough for Voice Feminisation

In this clip, Christella Antoni explains that pitch-raising voice surgery doesn’t necessarily feminise the voice to the level many people want, even though it can be helpful. When the voice’s preconditions are optimal, surgery may serve as the “icing on the cake” and significantly improve results, and for some lucky individuals it can work well on its own.

23/06/2026

Is Your Voice Too Low for Pitch Surgery?

In this video Christella Antoni explains why the starting pitch of your voice matters before voice feminisation pitch surgery — and what happens when it's too low going in. She explores why surgery alone often doesn't deliver the results people hope for, and what you can do to maximise the outcome. Christella shares the research around pitch perception, the gender neutral range of 140–160 Hz, and why even a short course of voice therapy before surgery can make a significant difference to the result. She also explains how to measure your own pitch for free using the VoiceUp app, and why addressing hoarseness before surgery is something too many people overlook. 0:00 Introduction 0:40 Why Surgery Alone Often Isn't Enough 1:45 How Clinicians Deal With Disappointed Clients 2:30 Why Your Starting Pitch Matters 3:10 The Feminine Pitch Range Explained 4:00 Voice Therapy Before Surgery 5:05 How to Measure Your Pitch for Free 6:20 Why Hoarseness Should Be Dealt With First 7:15 Wrap Up And Subscribe

In this video Christella Antoni explains why the starting pitch of your voice matters before voice feminisation pitch surgery — and what happens when it's too low going in. She explores why surgery alone often doesn't deliver the results people hope for, and what you can do to maximise the outcome...

13/06/2026

Lovely to see my associate Sarah Rabin SLT performing in Time of My Life.

Sarah’s background includes a Philharmonia Music Scholarship during her university training, performances in two professional Made at Curve productions, and regular appearances with local theatre groups.

Alongside her work in voice therapy, Sarah continues to develop her skills as a performer. This experience gives her valuable insight into the vocal demands of acting, helping her support clients who want to develop their voices for performance, auditions, and stage work.