Ms Christella Antoni
Consultant Speech & Language Therapist
About Christella Antoni
I am a consultant Speech & Language Therapist, Senior Voice Specialist working with a wide variety of adult speech, voice and communication disorders. I work with both professional and non-professional voice users including performers and singing voice restoration.
I have over 20 years of experience working within the NHS including 15 years of experience as lead clinician for Voice in 2 NHS trusts. I am an expert level practitioner in Transgender Voice modification and run the UK's leading private Voice service in this field.
I run training courses for SLTs in standard Voice and Transgender Voice.
My method of working involves targeting the specific therapy required for each client to maximise therapy outcomes.
Patient testimonial
"Christella was so reassuring when I was 100% aphonic for many, many weeks. She has also taught me techniques to help me use my voice effectively which I still use now months after my treatment. I can’t recommend Christella enough to anyone experiencing difficulty with their voice. As well as practically, she helped me enormously mentally when I was going through a very hard time after two vocal surgeries for cancer and couldn’t speak."
Expertise
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Voice Disorders
- Transgender Voice Modification
- Laryngology
Overview
- Age of patients seen
- 18+
- Languages spoken
- English
- Online profiles
- Research highlights
‘Principles of speech & language therapy’ by Christella Antoni (chapter 7) in ‘Practical Laryngology’ Ed. Declan Costello & Guri Sandhu. (2015)
‘Voice and Speech Training for the Transgender patient: What the Otolaryngologist Should Know’ by Christella Antoni in ‘Gender Affirmation Surgery in Otolaryngology’ Ed. R Rodman & C.M.Haben. (2022)
‘Working with Pitch in Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Voice Care’ by Christella Antoni in ‘Voice and Communication in Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals’ Ed. M.S.Courey et al. (2023)
- Professional memberships
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice
British Voice Association
World Professional Association for Transgender Health
Consultations and services
Insurers covered
- +4 more
- Cigna International
- Allianz Partners
- Henner
- Healix
Tests & treatments
Conditions & symptoms
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, but only for certain services. Some consultations, assessments, and treatments can be booked directly, while others require a GP or specialist referral. Please check the relevant service page for guidance, and contact the centre if you’re unsure.
We aim to offer appointments as quickly as possible, and many services have same-day or next-day availability. Waiting times vary depending on the appointment type, specialty, and consultant availability, but our team will always offer the earliest suitable appointment.
Yes. You can arrange an appointment for a family member, or someone you care for, just let us know when you get in touch. We’ll need their details and consent to complete the booking, unless you're their legal guardian or have power of attorney.
Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion of your symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle factors, followed by a thorough examination. It’s helpful if you can bring the results of any previous investigations with you, as well as a list of your current medications. Come with a comfortably full bladder so you can provide a urine sample if requested.