Edinburgh Speech Therapy at WordSteps slt

• What they offer / teach

  This site offers professional services around selective mutism rather than direct therapy for children: clinical supervision (case discussion, formulation, intervention planning, support with complex or 'stuck' cases), training and CPD for schools, teams and professionals, consultation, mentoring, and a shop of recommended books and resources. It also provides a blog, videos, free selective mutism PDFs and a monthly newsletter for professionals. Parents and carers are directed to a separate dedicated parent website.

• Ages served

  The page says the professionals it supports work with children and young people who have selective mutism, but no specific ages are stated.

• Approach

  The approach is described as brain-based and connection-led, grounded in the principle of 'safety before speech' and the relationship between the brain, body and voice. Rather than focusing on speech first, professionals are taught to regulate the underlying systems beneath communication so speech can emerge naturally instead of being pushed, reducing unintentional pressure on the child and working effectively with families and schools. Supervision also offers space for therapists to address their own countertransference and emotional reactions.

• Admissions

  There is no admissions process described; the site invites professionals (speech and language therapists, psychologists and psychotherapists, teachers and school staff, SENCOs and inclusion teams, and other allied professionals) to book a supervision session, enquire about training, or make contact by email at support@stepstobravetalking.com.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website.

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