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Parent and Infant Relationship Service - Kent

Our experienced team of psychologists and psychotherapists are here to support a positive and loving relationship between you and your baby.

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Here for baby.
Here for you.

The Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) provides specialist support to help parents and primary caregivers understand and respond to their baby's needs.  

We understand that becoming a parent can be rewarding, but can also be challenging. 


PAIRS is here to provide one-to-one or small group therapy for those finding it difficult to understand or connect with their infants. Our support is designed to help strengthen the parent infant relationship and promote a strong start in life. 

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Getting support from PAIRS

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How we support

We work with you to plan and deliver a personalised therapy plan, involving face-to-face sessions with you and your baby. Sessions focus on navigating your unique challenges with parenthood, as well as understanding your baby’s cues.

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Who we support

The service is suitable for expecting or current parents with a baby aged 0 to 2 years who have concerns about bonding with their child. We support mums, dads, and primary caregivers (including foster and diverse family structures).

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Accessing the service

Families will need to be referred to PAIRS by a healthcare or support professional to make sure it’s the best fit. This simple process can be done by professionals including Family Hub staff, health visitors, midwives or your GP.

Our commitment

We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for all families, including diverse structures, minority groups, and non-biological caregivers.  

We offer flexible therapy that respects your unique culture, background, and life experiences.  

We shape our service alongside parents who have faced these challenges first-hand and understand.

For parents and caregivers

We offer a range of therapeutic interventions to help you bond, understand and enjoy being with your baby. Suitable for parents/caregivers with infants from 0-2, or those who are expecting.

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For referring professionals

Find out more about the support offered. Please note it is only possible to refer people currently living within Kent County Council administrative boundaries. 

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