ONLINE SPEECH THERAPY UK: ADULTS WHO STUTTER
Meet Alison: Our Clinical Expert Speech Therapist in Stuttering
Alison, (MSc, BA(Hons), BRIEF Cert. SF Practice) our UK based Clinical Specialist Speech Therapist in Stuttering has 28 years’ experience of working in the field of Stuttering.
She has worked at the Michael Palin Centre in London (an International Centre of Excellence for the Treatment of Stuttering) and is one of the few Registered European Fluency Specialists in the UK.
Professional Memberships & Registrations
Alison is fully registered with leading professional organisations, including:
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
The Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP)
Our Private Speech Therapy team have outstanding 5 star ***** Google reviews and have recently been awarded a 2024 Quality Business Award.
Why do adults seek Speech Therapy for Stuttering?
Adults who stutter seek Speech Therapy support for a number of reasons:
It may be that your stuttering is having an impact on your day to day life at this time.
You may feel that the stutter is holding you back and is affecting your personal relationships and professional opportunities.
You may have developed a number of negative feelings about your stutter and are avoiding saying certain words or speaking in certain situations.
You may be concerned about how others will respond or what they will think if they hear you stutter.
You may be concerned as you have an interview for a new job, or you want to go on dates with new people, or you have a wedding speech to make.
Whatever your reason, we are here to help.
5 star Google Reviews about Stammering Therapy for adults with Alison
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This was my first time seeking Speech Therapy as an adult and it truly changed my life. Alison is an attentive, patient and caring therapist and she helped me beyond measure. Would highly recommend to anyone!! - Lauren
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‘Brilliant experience with The Speech Network, Alison is a brilliant Speech Therapist’ - BP
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‘Alison is an excellent speech therapist, over my course of sessions she helped me to unpack why I had a stammer and ways to deal with it. Alison also has a big focus on normalising stuttering which I feel was very helpful in my journey to stuttering less in situations where it is of upmost impostance. My speech and confidence have both greatly improved during my time with Alison and continue to do so. I would highly recommended Alison from the speech network if you want to improve your speech and self esteem’ - Harry.
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‘Alison is super super helpful, responsive and responsible. She shared a bunch of useful resources with me and helped me to see stammer in a different way. I really appreciate how much she values her client and her work. I do feel we really connected. You really did a good job Alison!’ - Yucho
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‘Alison was very empathetic and we really felt that she cared about how we were feeling and our child. We trusted Alison’s capabilities and expertise implicitly and we were not disappointed. I would recommend Alison to anybody that had a child with a stutter’ - Laura
Does Speech Therapy Treatment for Stuttering work?
Research of studies in adults show that Speech Therapy Treatment for stuttering results in:
A rise in confidence and self-esteem
A reduction in feelings of anxiety related to speech
Reduced avoidance of situations and words
Improvements in speech fluency (Baxter 2016)
Therapy is without judgement, and is a positive collaboration. Our aim is that you become your own therapist by giving you the life-long tools to be a confident communicator and to say what you want.
What to expect in Speech Therapy Treatment for Stuttering?
We aim to create a safe space where you feel it is ok to stutter and you feel comfortable to share your thoughts and feelings about your stuttering.
We want to hear what you have to say - regardless of how you say it or how long it takes.
There are a number of different Speech Therapy for Stuttering therapy approaches that can help you to reduce the impact of stuttering on your day to day life. We are all individuals, and therefore therapy needs to be bespoke to you, personally, to have the greatest success.
You and Alison will choose a suitable Stuttering Therapy approach tailored to your individual needs and based on what you hope to gain from therapy.
Aims of Stuttering Therapy typically include:
Identification : Increasing your knowledge and understanding of your stuttering and its influencing factors.
Desensitization: Supporting you to work on any unhelpful emotions associated with your stuttering such as fear or embarrassment.
Modification : Learning techniques that make talking easier.
Stabilisation: Focusing on being able to use strategies
in the real world.
We draw on a number of different psychological approaches during therapy including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Techniques from these approaches help you work on your thoughts and feelings about stuttering and help to explore the beliefs you have developed about your speaking ability, and about yourself.
How much does it cost for Private online Stammering Therapy for adults?
The cost of private online voice therapy with our specialist speech and language therapists is as follows:
Comprehensive 2 hour Initial Assessment: £180 * [please note the duration of the session is reflected in the cost]
Follow-up Therapy Sessions: £90 per session
The number of sessions required depends on your individual diagnosis and goals, but most clients benefit from 6-8 sessions.
Can I have Speech Therapy Online for Stuttering?
Yes. Online stammering therapy gives you quick access to a professional speech and language therapist from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Research shows that online speech therapy for stuttering is just as effective as face-to-face sessions—making it convenient, flexible, and highly effective.
No need to search for “speech therapy for stuttering near me”—you can access therapy from anywhere.
Do you have a waiting list?
We have no waiting list, so therapy can usually begin within one week of your initial consultation.
Do not let Stuttering hold you back - contact for a free consultation - a very informal chat about what to expect from therapy. You can also ask any questions via email.
Using the Telephone and Stuttering
Our Speech Therapy team are Clinical Specialists who understand how difficult it is to live with a stutter. We know it can be hard even to contact a clinic and ask for help.
During our telephone consultation we want to hear about how we can best support you. There is no need to feel rushed and no need to feel you have to hide your stutter.
Job Interviews and Stuttering
Private Online Therapy for stuttering can support you in interview preparation to increase your confidence and allow you to communicate your skills clearly.
What is Cluttering?
Cluttering is speech that sounds too rapid, or too irregular in its speed. It also encompasses repetitions of certain words, phrases or ‘fillers’, blending together syllables, or irregular pauses that can cause speech to sound ‘jerky’.
What is Interiorised or Covert Stuttering?
Someone with an interiorised or covert stutter typically presents as ‘fluent’ to others - this is because they place a great deal of effort into concealing or hiding their stutter from others. They do this by avoiding words, sounds, certain situations, or people so that they do not stutter.
Is Stuttering caused by Anxiety?
We now know the cause of stuttering is not due to anxiety. Rather, it is regarded as having a neurological cause - differences have been found in areas of the brain involved in talking for those who stutter compared with those who do not stutter.
Oral Exams and Stuttering
Some universities require medical evidence about your stutter, in order to fully support students who stutter in their studies.
Why have I suddenly started Stuttering?
Many people contact us to tell us that they have suddenly started stuttering. It may be that they stuttered as a child but the stutter either resolved or it was not having an impact on their lives. Rather than starting to stutter suddenly, their earlier stuttering may have come back unexpectedly.
Our UK based Private Stuttering Therapists are Clinical Specialists in Stuttering with a minimum of 20 years experience Specialising in Stuttering Treatment.
Book a free 15 minute consultation or email us at thespeechnetwork@hotmail.com to enquire about our reasonable fees for Stuttering Therapy.