Accredited therapists, trained to be both brief and minimal, have developed competence and confidence to facilitate children and families, in bringing about the biggest possible change in the shortest amount of time, making optimal use of their own resources.
ACCREDITED CENTRES
ACCREDITED THERAPISTS
GEORGE FOURLAS
MRCSLT, HCPC., M.Ed., PGDip.CCS, M.Sc.SLT, CESS.
Speech & Language Therapist
Stuttering Specialist – ESS Lecturer & Coach
Certified European Stuttering Specialist (CESS)
George Fourlas is a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist and Certified Stuttering Specialist (CESS). He is the head of the Stuttering Research and Therapy Centre (ΚΕΘΤ) in Athens, Greece (travlismos.gr). He is a lecturer and clinical coach on the European Stuttering Specialization (ESS) course and member of the ESS consortium. He works clinically with children and adults who stutter and is engaged in research, teaching, and clinical coaching with individuals and teams. His work is highly influenced by the Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) approach and mindset.
He holds a Degree in Education (Athens), an M.Ed. in Educational Psychology from University College Cardiff, and a Postgraduate Diploma and M.Sc. in Clinical Communication Studies from City University, London. He is a certified member of the RCSLT and is registered with the HCPC in the UK. He is a member of the WSCO, a former member of the IALP Fluency Committee (2011–2023) and a founding member of the SIG in Fluency Disorders of the Panhellenic Association of Logopedists – Speech Therapists.
He has published papers and book chapters on stuttering and cluttering, contributed to the development of projects and clinical resources related to stuttering and participated as a keynote speaker at national and international conferences and workshops. He is certified by the Michael Palin Centre to teach Palin PCI to Greek-speaking SLTs. He is also the editor of a learning platform on stuttering (seminars.travlismos.gr)
DIMITRIS MAROUSOS
BEd, PGDip CCS, MSc SLT, CESS, SFBT (Cert.)
Speech & Language Therapist
Stuttering Specialist – ESS Mentor
Certified European Stuttering Specialist (CESS)
Dimitris Marousos is a Speech and Language Therapist with specialist expertise in fluency disorders. He holds a degree in Education and a postgraduate degree in Special Education from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He further completed a Postgraduate Diploma and an MSc in Clinical Communication Studies at City, University of London. He has successfully completed the European Stuttering Specialist (ESS) course and is certified in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
He is the Head of the private Speech and Language Therapy unit EU LEGEIN, based in Volos and Larisa, Greece. His clinical practice focuses on the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults who stutter. He is an ESS Mentor, a member of the WSCO Practice Committee, and a member of the Special Interest Group in Fluency Disorders of the Panhellenic Association of Speech and Language Therapists.
His academic and professional work in the field of fluency disorders includes participation in research projects, scientific publications (peer-reviewed papers, posters, and a published book on a stuttering therapy programme), as well as presentations and workshops at national and international conferences.
ILIAS SPYRIDIS
B.Sc.SLT, M.Sc., ESS, CESS.
Speech & Language Therapist
Certified European Stuttering Specialist (CESS)
Ilias Spyridis holds a BSc. degree in Speech and Language Therapy (Higher Education Institution of Epirus) and a MSc. degree in Mental Health and Psychiatry of Children and Adolescents (National & Kapodistrian University of Athens). He is a member of the Stuttering Research Center in Athens, Greece.
He is a graduate of the Clinical Specialization program in Speech Disorders (ESS) and a specialized stuttering speech therapist.
Ilias has received numerous trainings in the field of Speech and Language Therapy such as Lexipontix, Palin Parent Child Interaction Therapy and more.
GEORGINA STAMELOU
B.Sc.SLT, ESS, CESS.
Speech & Language Therapist
Certified European Stuttering Specialist (CESS)
Georgina Stamelou holds a BSc. degree in Speech and Language Therapy (Higher Education Institute of Patras).
She is a member of the Stuttering Research Center in Athens, Greece. She is a graduate of the Clinical Specialization program in Speech Disorders (ESS) and a specialized stuttering speech therapist.
Georgina has received numerous trainings in the field of Speech and Language Therapy such as, Lexipontix, Palin Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Restart DCM and more.
She provides specialized treatments to children, adolescents and adults who stutter in Greek and English.
LEXIPONTIX BY THE NUMBERS
150 +
Trained Therapist
650 +
Supported Families
5800 +
Members of Children's Alliances
12 +
Years of Clinical Experience
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