Speak with more ease and confidence
Happy Brain Clinic offers assessment and therapy for stuttering for children, teenagers and adults in Tyre, Lebanon, and online, in Arabic, English or French.
Our speech-language pathologists and psychologists work together: one team for the way speech flows, and for the feelings, worries and avoidance that can come with stuttering.
- Arabic · English · French
- Children, teens & adults
- In Tyre or online
What is stuttering?
Stuttering is a speech fluency disorder. The person knows what they want to say, but the flow of speech is interrupted.
Repetitions
Repeating sounds, syllables or short words: “b-b-ball”, “I-I-I want”.
Prolongations
Stretching a sound: “ssssun”.
Blocks
The word gets stuck and no sound comes out, sometimes with visible tension.
Feelings & avoidance
Worry, frustration, avoiding words or situations, speaking less than one would like.
Stuttering usually starts between ages 2 and 5. Many young children recover, but some do not, and it is hard to predict who will. An early assessment helps decide whether to monitor or to start therapy.
Signs it is time for an assessment
- Stuttering has lasted more than 6 months, or seems to be increasing
- Your child shows tension, frustration, or avoids talking
- There is a family history of stuttering
- A teenager or adult feels stuttering limits school, work or social life
- You are worried: a consultation is always appropriate
How our speech therapists and psychologists help
Stuttering affects speech, but also how a person feels about speaking. We address both, together.
Speech-language therapy
- Detailed assessment: types of disfluency, severity, and impact on daily life
- Young children: parent-delivered programs such as the Lidcombe Program, with weekly guidance
- School-age children and teens: techniques to speak more smoothly and to manage moments of stuttering
- Adults: speech-restructuring programs and long-term maintenance
- Guidance for parents, teachers and family members
Psychology
- Assessment of anxiety, especially social anxiety linked to speaking
- Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) to reduce fear and avoidance
- Building confidence for school, presentations, interviews and phone calls
- Support for parents worried about their child’s speech
- Coordinated goals with the speech therapist
Stuttering therapy at every stage of life
Young children (2–6)
Early intervention with parents at the center: short daily practice at home and regular sessions to adjust.
Children & teenagers
Smoother speech, strategies for class and friends, and work on confidence, teasing and avoidance.
Adults
Speech-restructuring techniques, transfer to real-life situations, and psychological support for social anxiety.
How it works
First contact
Tell us the person’s age, concerns and preferred language.
Assessment
Speech assessment, and psychological screening when needed.
Personal plan
Clear goals with the family or the adult.
Therapy
Sessions in Tyre or online, with home practice between sessions.
Progress & maintenance
Regular measurement, then follow-up to keep results over time.
Worried about stuttering?
Send us a message. Our team will guide you to the right first step for your child or for yourself.
What does the research say?
Stuttering therapy has a solid research base, but no single approach works for everyone. The goal is easier, more confident communication.
Early intervention (preschool)
Randomised trials of the Lidcombe Program show a larger reduction in stuttering in young children than no treatment.
Speech restructuring (adults)
Programs such as the Camperdown Program reduce stuttering in adults; regular maintenance helps keep the results.
Psychological support
A randomised trial found that CBT reduced social anxiety and avoidance in adults who stutter.
Online therapy
Trials of online versions of established programs report results comparable to in-person delivery for selected patients.
Stuttering and bilingualism
Speaking two or three languages does not cause stuttering. Our clinicians assess and treat in Arabic, English or French and consider every language used at home and at school.
Related services
When needed, our therapists work together and coordinate with families, schools and referring professionals.
Occupational therapy
Fine motor skills, handwriting, sensory processing and independence.
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Coordination, body awareness, graphomotor skills and regulation.
Learn more →Psychotherapy
Emotional well-being, parent guidance and psychological assessment.
Learn more →Online therapy
Sessions in Arabic, English or French, wherever you live.
Learn more →Scientific and professional sources
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA): Fluency disorders, Practice Portal
- Jones et al. (2005), BMJ: randomised controlled trial of the Lidcombe Program of early stuttering intervention
- Carey et al. (2010), International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders: randomised non-inferiority trial of a telehealth version of the Camperdown Program for adults who stutter
- Menzies et al. (2008), Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research: randomised trial of cognitive behaviour therapy for social anxiety in adults who stutter
What families say about us
Real Google reviews from families who worked with our team.
This organization enjoys high-level therapists, and they even develop every day to much higher levels as this field progresses.
Frequently asked questions
Can stuttering be cured?
Many young children recover, especially with early intervention. For older children and adults, therapy aims to make speech easier and more fluent and to reduce fear and avoidance, so the person can communicate with confidence.
Should we wait and see if my child grows out of it?
If stuttering has lasted more than 6 months, is increasing, or causes frustration, it is better to consult. An assessment tells you whether monitoring is enough or therapy should start.
Does speaking several languages cause stuttering?
No. Bilingualism does not cause stuttering. A child who stutters can keep using all family languages, and therapy takes them into account.
Why would a psychologist be involved?
Stuttering can bring anxiety, especially in social situations. A psychologist helps reduce fear and avoidance, which supports the work done in speech therapy.
Is online stuttering therapy effective?
For many patients, yes. Online versions of established programs have shown results comparable to in-person therapy. We confirm suitability during the first consultation.
How do I book a stuttering assessment?
Send a WhatsApp message to +961 81 338 699 or use the booking page, with the person’s age, main concern and preferred language.
Book a stuttering assessment
In Tyre or online, in Arabic, English or French.