How teletherapy works

High-quality, relationship-centred speech therapy — without leaving home. Here's everything you need to know.

Speech therapy, wherever you are

Teletherapy delivers the same evidence-based, personalised care as in-person speech therapy — through a secure video connection. Research consistently shows that outcomes for teletherapy are comparable to in-person services across a wide range of communication needs.

For many families and individuals, online therapy removes significant barriers: long drives, waiting lists, or limited local availability. It also gives children the opportunity to practise communication skills in the comfort of their most natural environment — home.

Caregivers can participate more easily in online sessions, which leads to better carry-over of skills into everyday life.

Research-backed

Outcomes comparable to in-person care for most communication disorders.

Caregiver-friendly

Parents and caregivers join easily and learn strategies in real time.

Any device

Laptop, tablet, or phone — if you have a camera and mic, you are ready.

Your home

Sessions in the most natural environment for carry-over of new skills.

Session types

We offer a range of appointment types to support every stage of your journey.

New clients

Free 15-min consultation

A no-obligation call to discuss your goals, answer questions, and determine if Steady Voice is the right fit for you.

First step

Initial evaluation

A thorough assessment session to understand your communication profile and develop a personalised care plan.

Ongoing care

Recurring therapy sessions

Regular weekly or bi-weekly sessions — the heart of progress. Consistent appointments are how meaningful change happens.

Families

Parent / caregiver coaching

Sessions focused on you — giving caregivers strategies, confidence, and practice to extend therapy into daily life.

What you need to get started

Online therapy is simpler to set up than most people expect.

A device

Laptop, desktop, tablet, or smartphone with a working camera and microphone.

Internet access

A stable Wi-Fi or broadband connection. Mobile data can work in a pinch.

A quiet space

A comfortable, relatively quiet environment where the client can focus.

Your portal login

Your secure client portal credentials, provided after your first appointment is confirmed.

Our HIPAA-conscious workflow

Protecting your health information is a core part of our care. Every step of the clinical process is managed through HIPAA-conscious tools — never through a public website or unsecured channel.

  1. 1

    Schedule via the secure portal

    All appointment booking happens through our HIPAA-conscious scheduling platform — not through a public web form.

  2. 2

    Complete intake in the portal

    Clinical intake forms, consent documents, and insurance information are submitted securely before your first session.

  3. 3

    Join your session link

    Your therapist sends a private, encrypted session link through the portal. Click to join at your appointment time.

  4. 4

    Session notes & next steps

    After each session, session notes and home practice resources are shared with you through the secure portal.

  5. 5

    Billing & documentation

    Invoices, superbills, and payment are handled entirely within the HIPAA-conscious client portal.

A note about your privacy

To protect your privacy and comply with HIPAA, this website does not collect protected health information (PHI). Please do not include sensitive health details in general contact messages. Clinical intake forms, consent documents, session scheduling, payments, and telehealth links are all handled through our secure, HIPAA-conscious client portal.

Questions about the platform?

We are happy to walk you through the portal before your first session so you feel completely comfortable and prepared.

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Ready for your first session?

Schedule a free consultation — we will handle the rest and make sure you feel prepared from day one.