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Specialise in Infant Parent Psychotherapy:
Up-skill and Earn CPD Points with Our Training
See how Au Milieu is transforming infant-parent psychotherapy and shaping healthier families. Watch our intro video:
- The impact of infant parent psychotherapy on nurturing strong parent-child relationships from the start.
- Psychoanalytically informed interventions that break the cycle of unresolved trauma.
- The critical importance of the first 1001 days in a child’s development.
- Our extensive training programs for professionals and our commitment to providing free interventions for low-income families.
What our trainees say
“This training really makes me think — I go away from clinical supervision sessions wanting to use what I’ve learned in my own work.”
Clinical Psychologist, Perinatal Team (Setting Up Infant-Parent Service):
“This course has been amazing. It’s helped me become more of a therapist in the room, not just someone delivering an intervention. It’s given me confidence and made me enjoy my work so much more.”
Systemic Therapist & Counselling Psychologist – Perinatal IPP Therapist:“I’ve found both the theory and clinical sessions so enriching — especially learning alongside such a diverse group. The skills are genuinely transferable to my current work.”
Integrative Child Psychotherapist:
“When I was unwell, the support from Yvonne really mattered. You don’t always feel held at work — but here, I did.
The theory, the papers, the speakers — it’s deepened my understanding of babies and relational work. I felt privileged to learn from such brilliant people.
Our Objectives
We focus on providing training in infant-parent psychotherapy and other infant-parent interventions. We continue to establish infant-parent relationship teams that provide free therapeutic support to parents on a low income, who are concerned about their relationship with their babies in the first two years of life.” For more info on what our key objectives are, use the quick links below for more information.
support for parents
If you’re worried about your baby and would like support with your relationship, you can get in touch with us directly: Download our leaflet to find out more
Download Our Brochure
Download Our Brochure on our mission, what we provide, how we work and who can be referred
Our 2 year Specialist Diploma
Are you a practicing psychotherapistcurious about working with infant- parent relationships?
Our CPD Courses
Our CPD courses are designed for professionals working in the field of infant and parent mental health, including psychotherapists, midwives, and perinatal unit staff.
Concerned About Your Baby?
Download our Referral Form here and book a Consultation or email to team@au-milieu.org and we will get back to you within 48 hours of receiving your enquiry.
What mothers say
“I feel lighter now, like some of the feelings have been able to go out of me.”
“I’ve come a long way since our first session… my baby wants me, not the toy I’m using to distract her.”
“This work is helping me remember so much… I realise I don’t want to force my baby to be something he isn’t.”
After premature birth and high anxiety, intensified IPP helped the family avoid medication, rebuild coping strategies, and prepare for a healthy second birth. Sessions supported emotional recovery and activated family-wide support.
Case Study: GP & Health Visitor Referral
Mother labelled as difficult was grieving a previous infant loss. IPP helped reduce anxiety, re-establish maternal connection, and shift staff perceptions. Bonding was rebuilt with her surviving baby in just five sessions.
Case Study: SCBU Paediatrician Referral (Bereavement)
With the baby at risk of removal, therapy helped mother bond during pregnancy, gain the court’s confidence, and build a nurturing environment post-birth. Three years later, mother and child remain safely together.
Case Study: Domestic Violence Referral
Mother, with EUPD and five children previously removed, received long-term IPP and support for co-parenting. Therapy helped her and the father break intergenerational patterns. Social services stepped back once the baby turned one.
Case Study: Adult Mental Health Referral
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