Little Minds in Mind

At Little Minds in Mind, we offer support to pregnant women and their partners, and anyone caring for an infant up to 2 years old, to help with bonding and attachment. We work with families who may be experiencing a range of difficulties which could impact the developing relationship and bond between them and their baby. Our focus is on the infant’s mental health, and we provide a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space for parents and carers to really observe and understand their baby while processing any difficult feelings they may be experiencing.
We also provide education and advice on how to promote healthy brain development and understand how babies communicate and experience the world around them.

If you are an expectant parent or caring for an infant up to the age of two, and would like some additional support or advice, please call 0191 273 3997.
If you are a professional and would like to refer a family into our Little Minds in Mind service, please use the referral link below:

Referral Form

Alternatively, email us on [email protected]

Professional Training

Infant mental health training for all staff working with babies, children and families in Newcastle. Level 1, 2 and 3 Infant Mental Health. Face to face and online.

Preparing for Baby

Four sessions delivered to pregnant people and their partners. Covering topics such as: healthy pregnancy; early bonding and getting to know your baby; labour and birth; baby practical and making space in your home and mind for your new arrival.

Being a Baby

A series of short, fun and interactive workshops where you can learn about bonding, brain development, early communication, and play. Bring baby along and enjoy songs and sensory play. A great space to meet other parents and learn about your baby.

Bonding and Early Communication

One to one support to help you understand your developing baby, how they communicate and how to understand their cues.

VIG (Video Interaction Guidance)

VIG is a strength based video intervention tool to support with helping parents/carers to understand their baby and improve communication. This involves recording short interactions between baby and caregiver, then micro-analysing the footage and playing back to the families using a therapeutic approach.

Parent Infant Therapy

Psychological support focussing on the relationship between the infant and the parent. The therapy aims to promote the parent-infant relationship in order to support healthy development of the infant.

One to One Bespoke Therapeutic Support

One to One Support for the parent/infant relationship and promoting the babies emotional wellbeing. This could involve working alongside other services such as Early Help, Perinatal Mental Health and Children’s Social Care.

Bump Buddies

Not all pregnant ladies have someone to support them through the perinatal period. So our trained volunteers can be allocated to a parent during this period supporting parents with light touch intervention. Bump Buddies can also offer some support once baby is here, helping new parents to access baby groups and the community.