What we do

Supporting parent and infants together

Parent & Infant Psychotherapy is a psychodynamic intervention that works with the parent and infant together. It is designed to address problems in the parent and infant relationship, regulatory disturbances, and to work with parents and infants who want to ensure that their relationship is working in the healthiest way for parent & infant. The word parent refers to the primary caregiver, whether it’s the mother, father, grandparent, aunt, uncle, foster carer, or other person who assumes sole responsibility for the care of the infant.

What we help

Building a strong a positive parent & infant bond

Parent and infant psychotherapy can assist any parent who wants support to understand and connect with their infant. It can help with infant regulatory disturbances such as excessive crying, feeding, and sleeping difficulties, and challenges with bonding and attachment. Parent & Infant Psychotherapy fosters the bond and attachment between parent and infant, which positively affects infant health and development and assists parental wellbeing and mental health.

Development

Identify and address developmental concerns in your infant.

Infant Relationships

Foster a positive relationship with your infant.

Relationship Conflict

Resolve any conflicts affecting the parent-infant relationship.

Infant Regulation

Address your infant's sleep, feeding, and crying issues.

Parenthood Adjustment

Transition to parenthood and adjust to family changes.

Depression & Anxiety

Overcome postpartum depression and anxiety.

Melbourne Parent & Infant Therapy

Take the next step on your journey to healing and self-discovery

Request an intake with our compassionate and experienced Parent and Infant Psychotherapist in Melbourne, Victoria. We’re here to support you in building strong relationships with your infant and addressing any challenges that are impacting your mental health.

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About Moi Clinic

Your Safe Haven for family Mental health Support

At Moi Clinic, we believe that every individual deserves a safe haven for mental health support. Our experienced clinicians understand the importance of feeling a sense of belonging and work hard to create a welcoming, accessible, and caring space for vulnerable individuals. We strive to foster genuine therapeutic relationships with each of our clients, and to promote exploration and creativity as we support you on your journey towards personal growth.

What to expect

Here's what you can expect from our Parent & Infant Therapy

We understand that every individual’s mental health journey is unique. That’s why our Parent and Infant therapy takes a personalised approach to your therapy sessions.

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Assessment & Relationship Building

Both Parent & infant will attend to the infants' needs during the session just as they would at home. The therapist will observe and support the parent & infant interaction during the session.

02

Ongoing Therapy

After your initial session, you'll work collaboratively with your therapist to develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. Each session is for 50 minutes, and the frequency of sessions is usually weekly to begin with.

03

Continued Support & Growth

The therapist will work with you to identify ongoing needs and goals, and sessions will be adjusted accordingly. As your relationship with your infant grows, we will continue to provide support and guidance to help you navigate any challenges.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Parent and infant psychotherapy is offered face-to-face, and online and telephone therapy is offered to remote areas or those with special needs.

The length of therapy is individual and is discussed at the commencement of treatment and in an ongoing manner as required. Each session is for 50 minutes, and the frequency of sessions is usually weekly to begin with.

Parent and infant psychotherapy can assist any parent who wants support to understand and connect with their infant. It can help with infant regulatory disturbances such as excessive crying, feeding and sleeping difficulties, and challenges with bonding and attachment.

Yes, therapy is strictly confidential. The therapist will not share any information about your sessions with anyone without your explicit consent.

Parent and infant psychotherapy can assist any parent who wants support to understand and connect with their infant. If you’re unsure if this type of therapy is right for you, you can discuss your c

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Our team at Moi Clinic is dedicated to providing personalised and supportive parent and infant therapy services to help you overcome the challenges affecting your mental health. Contact us today to learn more and get started.

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