Baby therapy
Baby therapy helps you read your baby’s behaviour as a story they’re trying to tell. One that you can hear, understand, and respond to — so you can take the next steps together.
Parents have a sixth sense for when something isn't quite right
Sometimes it’s just a gut feeling that’s hard to put into words.
Other times, there are clear signs, such as:
+ Excessive and inconsolable crying
+ Difficulty sleeping or relaxing
+ Discomfort with touch or skin-to-skin contact
+ Feeding challenges
+ Strong startle reactions
+ Frequent (over)arching of the back
+ Repeating specific movements over and over
+ Developmental delays
+ Little or no eye contact
Often, you try all sorts of things yourself before turning to your GP, the child health clinic, or a lactation consultant for help.
If your baby still feels tense despite all the advice, it can be discouraging — for all of you. Baby therapy can help by supporting babies in processing overwhelming experiences.
Such as, for example, the ones listed + premature birth + A complicated, prolonged, or very sudden birth + Tight umbilical cord around the neck or body + Medical interventions such as amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, vacuum extraction, or caesarean section + Being (temporarily) separated from the parents right after birth or spending extended time in an incubator + A mother who was herself in shock, grieving, or depressed Baby therapy is grounded in insights from pre- and perinatal psychology, trauma therapy, and attachment theory. Research in embryology, neuroscience, and epigenetics has shown that secure attachment — and targeted support to foster it — can make a real difference.
What to expect
Before we start, you’ll fill out a questionnaire about the time from before conception up until now — covering special events, medical procedures, how you’ve experienced this period, and what you’ve noticed about your baby.
Your story — and how your baby responds to it — is our starting point. We take the time to truly observe and listen to your baby’s behaviour. I’ll help you recognise what matters and understand what your baby is trying to tell you. Sometimes, I use gentle, intentional touch to support your baby in the process.
After the session, you’ll receive a booklet with guidance on how to keep supporting your baby at home. About a week later, I’ll give you a call to see how things are going.
Good to know
Baby therapy is not a substitute for medical care.
If you’re worried about your baby’s health, it’s always best to check in with your GP first. You’re welcome with your little one from around ten weeks up to about two years of age.
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From January 2026 through June 2026, I’ll be offering sessions at a reduced rate as part of my training to become a baby therapist. From July 2026 onward, I will offer regular sessions. Until that time I might refer you to a trusted colleague for complex cases.
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