Support for Teens

Read on to learn about getting help for your stutter

We get that a stutter can make it tough to deal with school or uni, mates and just life in general. We’re all about giving you the support, tips, and confidence to handle it. Remember—your voice matters and we’ve got your back!

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Mā mātou anō mātou e korero e hoa mā!
Friends, nothing about us without us!

You are not alone

If you’re a young person who stutters, we want you to know that you’re definitely not alone. In fact, there are about 50,000 people in New Zealand who stutter too. Stuttering is just the way some of us talk – it’s not good or bad, it’s just different. But let’s be real, having a stutter can be pretty frustrating. Sometimes you might wish it would just disappear, and that’s totally normal.

Your stuttering might be a bit all over the place – some days you might stutter more, other days less. And certain situations might make it easier or harder for you to talk. It’s totally understandable if you feel like changing your words or talking less to avoid stuttering, but here’s the thing: saying what you want to say, stutter or not, is really important.

It can also be helpful to focus on your whole self, not just the stutter. Your stutter might feel like a big deal sometimes, but it’s just one part of who you are. And that’s where we come in – we’re here to help you navigate all of that.

If you’d like some support with your stutter then click here to talk to someone or make an appointment.

What does therapy look like?

At your first appointment, we’ll have a chat with you about your stutter and what you’d like to get out of therapy sessions. Together, we’ll come up with a plan that’s tailored to your goals. Perhaps you’re looking for strategies to make talking feel easier, you might be looking to boost your confidence in communication or aiming to feel less bothered by stuttering. Whatever it is, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Cost of Sessions

As a charitable trust, we’re committed to ensuring that our sessions and other services are accessible to everyone. That’s why we keep our rates as affordable as we possibly can. Our standard charge is $75 per session with a reduced rate of $55 for Community Service Card holders, tertiary students and senior citizens. However, if the cost is still an issue for you, please get in touch with us. We’re here to help and we’ll adjust the rate to ensure you receive the support you need without undue financial strain.

Our sessions are heavily subsidised. If you’re in a position where you can contribute more than the standard fee, we’d be incredibly grateful for your support.

Get social + get wise

Meeting other young people who stutter like you can be a game-changer. We offer courses, groups and social events as a great way to expand your knowledge, kōrero with others your age who get it and find some friends who are just like you.

My Stutter Book

Strong Voices

A three day course for 11–14 year olds who stutter to come together, learn about stuttering, connect with others, be challenged and grow in confidence

The next Strong Voices course will be in 2025.

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Come Be Do

COME along, BE yourself, DO want you want – a space for young people who stutter.  

Held in the April and October school holidays.   

Stay tuned for the 2025 flyer.

Stories from Teens

“START has been very helpful for me over the years as I learnt effective strategies to manage my speaking in different, everyday situations”
Luke – 17 years old

 

“My speech therapist Brittney Mackie has helped massively not only with my talking, but with my confidence.” – Tilly 14 years old”


Let's chat!

If you want to have a kōrero with one of our team about stuttering or explore whether therapy could be beneficial, we're here to help. 

You’re not alone in this - our team is here to support you.

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