My Mission

To help children feel safe enough for their brave voice to emerge.

I guide parents and professionals to shift from “fixing speech” to nurturing safety, connection, and nervous system regulation because when a child feels safe, communication grows naturally.

My Vision

A world where children are understood, not pressured; where adults prioritise safety before speech; and where families grow calmer, stronger, and more connected as children discover their brave voice.

I'm here to change the narrative around selective mutism, from misunderstanding and fear, to awareness, connection, and genuine freedom.

What I Believe

Selective mutism is real, not a phase.

It’s an anxiety-based response, not stubbornness or avoidance. When children feel misunderstood or pushed, their fear grows. When they feel safe and seen, their voice opens naturally.

Safety before speech.

Speech can’t happen without felt safety. That’s why I help adults shift their focus from talking to calming, from “say something” to “you’re safe with me.”

Connection transforms the nervous system.

Simple, accessible strategies (slowing down, using warmth, moving together, breathing, play) soften the body's alarm system.

And when the body relaxes, the voice follows.

When adults change, children change.

Parents and professionals often start this work to help the child…

but they stay because their anxiety softens too.

Families become calmer. Children become braver. Life gets easier because everyone is working with the brain, not against it.

My Approach:

The Three Steps to Brave Talking

1. From Misunderstanding to Awareness

You learn that selective mutism is rooted in anxiety, not choice or defiance.
This removes pressure, blame, and shame for everyone.

2. From Speech Goals to Safety Goals

Instead of pushing for words, you build connection, regulate the nervous system, and create an environment where your child feels protected and confident.

3. From Fear to Freedom

Safety leads to relaxation. Relaxation leads to expression.
And speech emerges naturally alongside bravery, joy, and independence.