Dr Fiona Jeffries Clinical Psychologist

TESTIMONIALS

"It is obvious that Fiona is very informed about this subject area."

"The workshop was well structured and informative. Fiona's presentation skills are really good."

"I thought it was great. Helpful, reassuring and interesting without judgement. Thankyou!"

Prenatal workshop attendee

"I thought it was great. Helpful, reassuring and interesting without judgement. Thankyou!"

"The workshop was well structured and informative. Fiona's presentation skills are really good."

"I thought it was great. Helpful, reassuring and interesting without judgement. Thankyou!"

Postnatal workshop attendee

"The workshop was well structured and informative. Fiona's presentation skills are really good."

Prenatal workshop attendee

"I found the part on baby’s sleeping hormones and how to engage with this really interesting!"

"The information and tips given for the different stages of sleep and self care were really helpful.

"The workshop was well structured and informative. Fiona's presentation skills are really good."

Postnatal workshop attendee

"I really like the balance between theory and opportunities to chat and ask questions."

"The information and tips given for the different stages of sleep and self care were really helpful.

Postnatal workshop attendee

"The information and tips given for the different stages of sleep and self care were really helpful.

Prenatal workshop attendee

BABY PSYCHOLOGY BASICS

Prenatal and Postnatal Baby Psychology Basics Group Workshops

I have a special interest in baby and child development and the baby-parent relationship. I run workshops for parents-to-be and parents of young children. I'm passionate about offering families evidence-based information about key topics including:

Fourth trimester

How to help your baby make the transition from the womb to the outside world.

Baby brain development

An overview of how babies' brains develop and how parents can support their baby to grow into a happy and confident child.

Sleep

Understand the biology of baby sleep, how to optimise baby sleep and debunk common myths about baby sleep.

Bonding

Understand attachment and ways to support the bonding process.

Responsive parenting

Understand how to build a healthy baby-parent relationship by responding sensitively to your baby's needs.

Perinatal mental health/self care

Looking after your own mental health as parents as well as identifying when it might be useful to reach out for further support.

Myth busting

Common myths debunked.

Recommended resources

Useful books, websites, products and more.

If you are interested in booking your own group workshop, for example with your NCT group, please get in contact to discuss details and pricing.

Partners and other family members are welcome and encouraged to join the workshops.

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Bespoke 1:1 Sessions

For those who prefer an individual approach, I offer tailored 1:1 sessions.

These can be for parents who are looking for information/advice about general baby and child development, or for families who have specific concerns, such as how to prepare an older sibling for the arrival of a new baby.

Contact Fiona directly to book hello@babypsychologybasics.co.uk.

Training and Education

I offer bespoke training packages for professionals.

Please contact me directly for more details.