When I say that I work with infants, people invariably ask what kind of mental health problems do infants have. Infants show their stress by difficulty sleeping, feeding, settling, communicating, reduced eye contact, stiff posture, difficulty with change or separating, slowed development etc. If anything like this is worrying you with your infant or child, I can help you understand them better and help to reduce their stress. 

 

I can also assess for any developmental delays or difficulties, autism etc., help with attachment, separation anxiety, anger and sadness. I have worked for 15 years in public child and adolescent mental health so am also experienced in working with children of all ages and their families. 

 

 

Work with young people more often than not involves the main carer and may include other family members. I may recommend a group program so that you can benefit from the support and learning of other like-minded parents with my guidance and the wisdom of the authors of programs such as Circle of Security and Tuning Into Kids.