Emma Curtis

Singer. Coach. Therapist. Researcher.

Supporting artists in developing voice and wellbeing.

I am a professional singer, coach, therapist, and researcher, specialising in singing voice and stress management.

I help people whose feelings, beliefs, or life experiences make it difficult to access a strong, expressive, and secure voice in professional or personal contexts.

I teach and coach in an empathetic, safe, and often fun environment. My approach is grounded in effective, science-based methods that support both vocal freedom and emotional confidence — whether you’re looking for straightforward singing lessons, help with performance anxiety or stress, or an integrated approach to both.

I embrace diversity, work in a trauma-informed way, and provide ADHD- and Autism-affirming support. I am a certified coach for neurodivergent people.

What you can gain from working with me

Emma Curtis as the character Irene in Handel's Atalanta at Göttingen Händelfestspiele.

Emma Curtis public-speaking, presenting at Ceremony Matters conference for celebrants

My integrative approach supports both your voice and your wellbeing, drawing on professional performance experience and grounded psychological expertise.

I am a classically trained opera soloist with more than thirty years of international performance and recording experience. Over the last decade, I have also built extensive public speaking experience through designing and leading person-centred ceremonies and conference events.

Through both lived experience and formal study, I’ve become an expert in coping strategies for performance. My work draws on evidence-based therapeutic approaches to managing anxiety and stress, combined with a deep understanding of the challenges that come with a professional voice career.

I offer a person-centred, integrative approach to performance anxiety and the effects of stress on the voice. My work combines CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Hypnosis with Accent Method, breathwork, bodywork, and grounded, healthy vocal technique. A multimodal approach matters — one size never fits all.

Together, we’ll collaborate to find your flow and strengthen both your voice and your confidence.

For professional performers, it can be difficult to find a therapist who truly understands the realities and pressures of a performance career. I provide a confidential space to work on both technical and psychological challenges so you can reconnect with your skills and return to your best.

Whether you want to develop your voice with someone who understands the impact of stress and lived experience, or you want to reduce performance anxiety and build confidence with someone who knows what it is to be a professional voice user, I can help.

I am a psychological therapist (DipCBH, DipSMRB) and hold an MSc in Psychology with a special interest in musicians’ mental health, performance anxiety, and self-esteem. I am also a research psychologist focused on attention, perception, and the effects of stress on vocal performance.

I work in a trauma-informed way and embrace diversity, including neurodivergent and gender-diverse clients. As a trained executive function coach (Mindspark), I tailor sessions to suit neurodivergent learning styles and communication needs.

I am a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society.

“A violin is an instrument, a piano is an instrument, but a voice is a person” – Peter Pears

Work With Me

I offer one-to-one voice and/or therapy sessions in Claygate (Surrey), in Central London, or online.

You can choose between:

intensive sessions (immersive VIP days or half-days to go deeply into the work)
hourly sessions
a blended approach, combining regular sessions with some intensive time

One-to-one sessions are £80 per 55-minute session in Claygate or online, and £100 per 55-minute session in Central London (including studio costs).

Fees for immersive personal retreats and intensives are available on request; these experiences are tailored specifically for you, based on your goals and needs.