The Starfish Project (Stammer Support)

The Starfish Project is a non-profit organisation that teaches a breathing technique for stammering, with free lifetime support.

Established in 1998, Starfish teaches techniques to help people who stammer gain control of their fluency and increase confidence. The training combines a breathing technique, avoidance reduction therapy and positive attitude development in a caring and supportive environment.

What happens on a course?
This is a three-day residential course at a hotel in Eastbourne. It gives one-to-one training, supported by previous course participants who return voluntarily to refresh their technique and help new participants learn. Numbers of people on a course is restricted to ensure the maximum individual attention is given.

Regular three-day courses are held throughout the year for adults. They have at least one course per year for young people aged 11–16. Courses are held at a country house hotel near Hailsham, East Sussex (9 miles from Eastbourne). Easy access by plane, train (5 mins to station) and car (free parking provided).)