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Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) NHS Lothian | Our Services
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About Us

We are a small team from a range of professional backgrounds, all with a shared interest and expertise in infant development and the importance of early relationships.

We work with infants, from conception to their 3rd birthday and their parents/carers. We also work with professional across various services who support infants and their families.

We offer a compassionate and inclusive service providing direct support initially for families in South West and South East Edinburgh and Midlothian. We have access to translators and colleagues from 3rd sector organisations who can support families from a range of backgrounds to access the service as needed.

PAIRS Team Group Photo May 2025
Parent and Infant Relationship Service Team
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Dr Kirsten Coull

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Sarah Baillie

Principal Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Fiona Hill

Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Melanie Gunning

Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Keziah Davison

Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist

Julie Connaway

Infant Mental Health Social Worker

Fiona Ashmore

Specialist Health Visitor

Sarah Thompson

Advanced Occupational Therapy Practitioner

What we do

We focus on supporting the connection between infants and their parents/carers, encouraging the development of a strong, loving relationship. 

First 1001 days

Pregnancy and the first two years of life have the most influence on a child’s future than any other period.