ANNA BIAVATI Selective Mutism Support UK
Specialist Speech & Language Therapy, Parent Support & Professional Training
Welcome to Selective Mutism Support UK.
I support parents of children and teens who speak freely at home but struggle to use their voice in school, social settings, or unfamiliar environments.
I also train therapists and professionals who want to work more effectively with selective mutism.
Whether you are a parent looking for guidance, or a professional seeking specialist training, you are not alone and support can make a difference.
Get in touch!
Is your child extremely shy, anxious, or struggling to speak in certain situations?
If you’re worried about your child’s confidence, anxiety, or communication, start by completing the questionnaire.
I will review your concerns, help you understand what may be behind your child’s shyness or anxiety, and guide you through clear next steps including whether speech and language therapy or anxiety-based support may be helpful.
My Support
I’m a Speech and Language Therapist,
My work focuses on safety before speech for children and for the adults supporting them.
I do not push, bribe, or force talking.
Instead, I help the brain and body feel safe enough for communication to emerge naturally.
My approach integrates:
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Specialist speech & language therapy
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Nervous system regulation and emotional safety
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Movement, play, and relational connection
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Parent coaching and professional mentoring
This approach is especially helpful for children who have not responded well to traditional strategies and for professionals who feel stuck or unsure how to proceed.
My Method
My work is grounded in the Brave Muscle Method, a child-led, brain-based approach that recognises that courage is not a personality trait it is a skill that grows with safety, trust, and regulation.
The Brave Muscle Method supports:
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Reduced anxiety and shutdown responses
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Gradual confidence building through achievable steps
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Communication without pressure or coercion
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A deeper understanding of how anxiety lives in the body
Progress often appears first as:
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Increased participation and presence
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Greater emotional regulation
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Willingness to engage socially
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Communication readiness — before speech
And that is meaningful progress.
Shop
Here you can find some useful books or toys to play with together with your child to improve communication and work and play with fun.
Take a look and see what I suggest:
I like writing new articles, keeping you updated with activities, methods, ideas and much more.
Is it Shyness, Anxiety, or Something Else?
Is This Shyness, Anxiety, or Something Else? Many parents come to me with this exact question. Their child might […]
Learn by watching all my practical tips how to support your child with all aspects of communication
“Does my child REALLY have selective mutism?”
This is something a lot of parents have emailed me about. And honestly, I can completely see why! That’s why today, I wanted to really clear the fog around selective mutism. So you regain a sense of peace by knowing for sure whether your child has it. And then from there, you’ll know EXACTLY how to help your child.
👉🏻 6 FREE Selective Mutism PDFs Every Parent Needs! ►►
https://www.stepstobravetalking.com/free-tips-and-pdf
Mentoring and supervision for therapists
Contact me for my step by step approach for supporting parents, carers and professionals.
Supporting children with selective mutism (SM) is complex.
Speech therapists need special skills and careful ways to help. I think supervision is really important for therapists working with kids with SM. It helps them learn better ways to help and grow professionally.
During the supervision calls, I want to offer a place for therapists to address their own countertransference and emotional reactions when working with clients with SM.
1. Be part of my FREE Facebook page and group for discussions, live events, tips and games how to help your child’s speech and language
2. Read my Blog. Comment on the articles or contact me if you want me to write about something in particular
3. Sign up to receive free PDFs and videos and stay updated on tips and much more
4. I love sharing tips and games. Subscribe to my Youtube channel and learn how to play with your child to improve his/her language
