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 name is Anna Biavati-Smith, 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 children, 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 that I can help also in bilingualism approach


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

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.

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