Parent-infant/child psychotherapy employs play-based techniques to address the emotional needs of the infant/child by reinforcing and enhancing the parent-infant/child relationship. Together we can help support parents to recognise their child’s individual challenges and strengths, and work individually with the child to resolve their difficulties and develop to their full potential.

This approach is particularly beneficial for children and their parents whose attachment may be less secure for various reasons. Some parents or carers may find it challenging to establish a strong bond with their infant/child, while others may feel a strain in their relationship with the infant/child due to specific developmental phases or external factors such as bereavement or trauma.

The primary goal of parent-infant/child psychotherapy is to bolster the parents or carers' comprehension of their child's emotions and behavior, fostering novel ways of relating. This intervention holds the potential to instigate positive transformations in both the child and the parent or carer, fostering increased parental confidence and sensitivity to the child's expressions.

By meticulously observing the child's modes of communication and interactions and engaging in discussions with the parent or carer, the parent-child psychotherapist collaborates with both parties, cultivating a deeper understanding of the challenges faced and nurturing safer and more robust attachment relationships.