Parent Infant PsychotherapistI am a trained parent-Infant psychotherapist, having worked in charitable organisations for the past eight years. Transitioning to parenthood is a life-changing experience and sometimes it can be helpful to talk about your feelings and anxieties in a safe contained space. Most people want to be the best parents they can, and I am passionate about helping parents to understand their babies communication, non-verbal cues to promote positive bonding experiences in the parent-infant relationship and to strengthen attachment. Therapy can provide a non-judgemental space to explore your experience of becoming a parent - pre, during and after the birth. Sometimes there can be complications such as miscarriages, loss and perhaps a traumatic birth that can get in the way of building a secure attachment. There is no such thing as a perfect parent, my work focuses on being ‘good enough’ (Winnicott).  Supporting the 1001 critical days initiative, I work with parents expecting a baby and with babies up to the age of two years old.  ExperienceMy professional journey includes working at the Birmingham Childrens Hospital as an Under Fives Mental Health Link worker and at the Northampton Parent Infant Psychotherapy (Norpip). In addition to my clinical work, I hold the position of Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick, where I am actively involved in teaching and mentoring students on both undergraduate and postgraduate counselling courses.Qualifications and membershipPhD in Health Sciences – Mums4Mums: Evaluating Telephone-Based Peer-Support for Postnatal DepressionPG Diploma Infant Mental Health