Selective Mutism Therapy & Support

Selective Mutism Therapy & Support Anna Biavati is the director of Selective Mutism Support and is a multilingual therapist, specialist in

Word Steps provides a friendly and professional private Speech and Language Therapy services throughout Edinburgh, Mid, East and West Lothian, Fife and Stirlingshire

Support for your child… AND you ❤️You’re not in this alone.
21/04/2026

Support for your child… AND you ❤️

You’re not in this alone.

20/04/2026

"I don’t understand… they speak at home.”

This is something I hear all the time.

Because it’s not about ability.
It’s about the nervous system.

Anxiety acts like a hidden handbrake.

And no matter how much we push…
the child can’t move forward until it’s released.

✨ Comment "APA" to join me on the 21st of April 6pm UK time

👨👩👧 Meet other parents
🧠 Learn a different approach
👶 Bring your child if you want to

NO PRESSURE. JUST SUPPORT.Let me be completely honest with you…This webinar is also a chance to learn about✨ Awesome Pow...
19/04/2026

NO PRESSURE. JUST SUPPORT.

Let me be completely honest with you…

This webinar is also a chance to learn about
✨ Awesome Powers Academy ✨

But there is no pressure at all.

Even if it’s not the right fit, you will still:
💛 Learn practical strategies
💛 Understand your child better
💛 Connect with other parents who truly get it

And sometimes, that alone can make a huge difference.

You don’t have to figure this out on your own.

👇 Comment “APA” and I’ll send you the link to join.

18/04/2026

What if nothing is “wrong” with your child?

What if they’re simply growing…
in the wrong conditions?

Just like a flower needs sunlight,
children need safety, connection, and time.

And when that’s in place…
growth happens naturally 🌱

✨ Comment "APA" to join me on the 21st of April 6pm UK time
👨👩👧 Meet other parents
🧠 Learn a different approach
👶 Bring your child if you want to

FEELING STUCK?Most people focus on getting children to speak.But what if that’s not where we should begin?Communication ...
17/04/2026

FEELING STUCK?

Most people focus on getting children to speak.

But what if that’s not where we should begin?

Communication starts with something deeper.

✨ Feeling safe in the body
✨ Being regulated
✨ Being ready to connect

When we skip this step, everything feels harder.

In this free webinar, I’ll walk you through:
✔ Why your child may be struggling
✔ What they actually need first
✔ Simple steps you can start right away

No overwhelm. Just clarity.

👇 Comment “APA” and I’ll send you the link to join.

“I DON’T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO”Have you ever felt this way about your child’s communication?You’ve tried different things...
15/04/2026

“I DON’T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO”

Have you ever felt this way about your child’s communication?

You’ve tried different things…
But nothing seems to fully help outside the home.

💛 You’re not alone.

Sometimes the missing piece isn’t what you’re doing —
it’s where you’re starting from.

In my free webinar, I’ll show you a different approach.

We don’t start with speaking.
We start with helping the body feel safe first.

Because that’s where communication truly begins.

👇 Comment “APA” and I’ll send you the link to join.

14/04/2026

Parents often tell me:
“Why won’t they just speak?”

But the truth is…
your child’s brain is not refusing.

It’s protecting.

And protection always comes before communication.

When we understand this, everything changes. 💛

✨ Comment "APA" to join me on the 21st of April 6pm UK
👨👩👧 Meet other parents
🧠 Learn a different approach
👶 Bring your child if you want to

“Anna is amazing!” 🌟That’s it. That’s the post 🙌
14/04/2026

“Anna is amazing!” 🌟

That’s it. That’s the post 🙌

13/04/2026

Something quiet is on its way.

For the children who want to speak…
but can’t.

For the parents trying to understand.

A gentle book about selective mutism,
safety, and small steps forward.

Coming soon 🤍

Comment a 🤍 if you’ve been looking for something like this, or save to come back.

12/04/2026

Something is coming.

Not loud.
Not rushed.
But deeply needed.

A book for parents of quiet, anxious children—
especially those navigating selective mutism.

About safety before speech.
About what’s really happening beneath the silence.

Almost ready 🤍

Save this for later or drop a 👀 if this speaks to you.

If your child feels anxious, quiet, or struggles to speak in certain situations… you’re not alone 💛And it’s not somethin...
11/04/2026

If your child feels anxious, quiet, or struggles to speak in certain situations… you’re not alone 💛

And it’s not something they’ll just “grow out of.”

Join this FREE live webinar with Speech & Language Therapist Anna Biavati and discover a gentler way to support your child’s confidence and communication.

✨ Understand what’s really going on
✨ Learn simple, supportive strategies
✨ Help your child move from anxiety → confidence

This could be the first step toward real change.

🎟️ Free | Online | Limited places
👉 Save your spot: link in bio or simply comment "APA"

If your child feels anxious, withdrawn, or struggles to speak in social situations… you’re not alone.And there is anothe...
10/04/2026

If your child feels anxious, withdrawn, or struggles to speak in social situations… you’re not alone.

And there is another way forward 💛

Join Speech & Language Therapist Anna Biavati for a FREE live webinar where you’ll discover a gentle, supportive approach to helping your child build confidence and communication skills.

In this session, you’ll learn:
• What’s happening in your child’s brain and nervous system
• Practical ways to support their emotional wellbeing
• How the Awesome Powers Academy helps children grow in confidence

This isn’t just information — it’s a new perspective, and a new beginning.

✨ Imagine your child moving from fear to courage…
✨ From silence to self-expression

🎟️ Free to attend
📍 Online
⚠️ Limited places available

👉 Comment ""APA"" to save your spot now

Address

Glasgow

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Website

http://www.stepstobravetalking.com/, https://linktr.ee/anna.biavati.slt

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I’m MA Hons BSc MRCSLT MHCPC MASALTIP Specialist Speech & Language Therapist for children and adults

My particular interests are:


  • Selective Mutism

  • Speech sounds disorder