Your accent tells your story.We help you tell it more clearly.
Accent softening isn't about erasing who you are. It's about ensuring your voice is heard - clearly, confidently, and on your terms.
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Your voice is an asset. We help you use it to its full potential.
Accent softening is always a personal choice. If any of the these resonate, you’re in the right place.
Six skills that give you complete control of your voice
Every technique is taught through practical, repeatable exercises - designed to be used in real speaking situations from day one.
Targeted work on the specific sounds that are causing difficulty - refined, never erased.
Eliminating the habits - mumbling, trailing off, rushing - that cause listeners to work harder than they should.
Finding the natural rhythm of your speech so that every word lands with the weight it deserves.
Building the psychological foundations of confident speech - so your voice matches the quality of your thinking.
Training your ear to hear the difference, so changes become natural rather than forced.
Simulations of the actual situations you face - meetings, presentations, interviews - so your skills hold under real pressure.
What's Included
Every 1:1 coaching programme comes with the following as standard.
Voice & Communication Assessment
Academy Access
Weekly Live Group Classes
Unlimited Feedback via Video & Audio Submissions
Monthly Progress Review Call
Post-Session Notes
Community, Webinars & Resources
Support via Live Chat, WhatsApp, Email & Phone
Everything included as standard.
We take every client through the same three-phase framework - so your progress is structured, measurable, and permanent.
Step 1 - Voice & Communication Assessment
A thorough analysis of your specific speech patterns, phonetic habits, and the sounds you want to work on. This is your exact starting point - not a generic introduction.
Step 2 - Technical Calibration
Focused exercises addressing your specific sounds. Every session is practical - you'll leave with techniques you can use immediately in real conversations.
Step 3 - Stress-Test Application
Real-world simulations - workplace conversations, presentations, meetings - designed to ensure your new clarity holds under genuine pressure, not just in the coaching room.
Outcomes that speak for themselves
The same methodology. Three ways to access it.
Choose the format that suits your timeline, goals, and investment level.
£27/monthly
incl. VAT
£397/monthly
incl. VAT
£197/monthly
incl. VAT
Still not sure which option is right for you? Apply for your free consultation for personalised advice.
The people behind your progress
Specialists, not generalists. Every coach on our team is trained in the Percy-Smith Method™ and personally vetted by James Percy-Smith.
James Percy-Smith
Founder & Managing Director
James created the Percy-Smith Method™ and oversees the coaching standards, curriculum, and quality of every programme we deliver. He now works exclusively with corporate clients and in a consultancy capacity.
Shaunagh Shannon
Head of Coaching
Shaunagh leads our coaching team and is responsible for client management, coach development, and maintaining the quality standards that define every client experience.
Kate Donnachie
Senior Associate Coach
Kate coaches across our full range of programmes - working with 1:1 clients, leading group sessions, and teaching at our nationwide bootcamps. She also reviews client video and audio submissions, delivering the detailed feedback that drives progress between sessions.
Yasmin Keita
Associate Coach & Client Success Lead
Yasmin coaches 1:1 and group clients, and reviews client video and audio submissions. As Client Success Lead, she also manages our coaching community and takes ownership of the end-to-end client journey - making sure every person who works with us feels supported at every stage.
Sarah Hill
Associate Coach
Sarah coaches across our full range of programmes - working with 1:1 clients, leading group sessions, and teaching at our nationwide bootcamps.
Emma Riches
Associate Coach
Emma coaches across our full range of programmes - working with 1:1 clients, leading group sessions, and teaching at our nationwide bootcamps.
Alisha Denton
Associate Coach
Alisha coaches across our full range of programmes - working with 1:1 clients, leading group sessions, and teaching at our nationwide bootcamps.
Caitlin Wood
Associate Coach
Caitlin coaches across our full range of programmes - working with 1:1 clients and leading group sessions. She also works with our students on The Kids Programme on a regular basis.
Everything you need to know
Not sure if this is right for you? Your free consultation is the best place to start - but these answers cover the most common questions.
Accent softening at The Elocution Coach is about enhancing the clarity of your speech so you're understood more easily, while preserving the qualities that make your voice uniquely yours. Your accent is part of your identity. We work with it, not against it.
Most clients notice a measurable difference within their first two to three sessions. Significant, lasting change typically takes around 30 days of consistent practice. Progress depends on your starting point and how regularly you practise between sessions but in our experience, it's rarely slow.
Only if that's your specific goal and even then, complete accent removal is rarely achievable or desirable. Most clients find that targeted phonetic coaching gives them the clarity they want while keeping the warmth and character of their voice intact.
Not at all. Many clients come to us with a job interview or presentation approaching - but many simply want to feel more confident and clear in everyday professional life. Both are entirely valid reasons to start.
All coaching is delivered online via Google Meet, which we find works exceptionally well for accent work - you can practise in your own environment, which is where the real-world application happens. In-person coaching is available in London, Bedford, and Milton Keynes subject to availability.
That's exactly what the free consultation is for. We'll assess your speech, understand your goals, and recommend the most suitable programme. No pressure, no obligation.
