ANNA BIAVATI

Speech & Language Therapist

Selective Mutism Specialist

My name is Anna Biavati I am a private Specialist Speech and Language Therapist based in Edinburgh, UK. I graduated from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh as a Speech & Language Therapist in 2002 and also completed an MSc in Science of Education in 1996.

I am a mum of two fantastic teenagers, who never fail to teach me something new. My relationship with my children forms the basis of my therapeutic relationship. I am also bilingual in English and Italian, with a working knowledge of Spanish and French, so I can help also in the bilingualism approach.

I am a specialist in selective mutism and I can't wait to see you in my masterclasses.

My connection with my kids serves as the foundation for my therapeutic interactions with others. Additionally, I’m fluent in both English and Italian, and I have a proficient understanding of Spanish and French.

This language proficiency allows me to offer support in a bilingual approach when needed.

Working for 13 years for the NHS, managing a speech and language therapy clinic, I worked with many children and their families.

I started my independent practice in the Edinburgh area in 2014, enjoying helping children with a range of speech, language, and communication needs.

My Technical Skills

I have delivered therapy for children across a variety of settings

including community clinics, hospitals, schools, and nurseries, as

well as managing caseloads as part of a multi-disciplinary paediatric

team.

I have a lovely therapy room where you can come and feel relaxed

with your child, and my aim is to play and make your child feel at

home because this will help your child to find it easier to transfer

skills they were learning in therapy.

I have extensive experience in providing staff group training on

Speech and Language development to organisations, schools,

nurseries, and other healthcare professionals.

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

Bilingual acquisition

In 2013 I founded the Scottish Selective Mutism Group in 2013 and I regularly provide seminars and support to parents and professionals.

Professional Registration & Membership

Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT)
Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Association of Speech & Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP)

Educational & Research Background

Board member and co-founder of Selective Mutism National C.E.N. (Clinical Excellence Networks). I am dedicated to ongoing professional development and I am a member of a number of other CENs. I am committed to using up-to-date research and evidence-based clinical advice and have effectively supported many parents during my career, providing immediate reassurance.