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About Us<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We offer a compassionate and inclusive service providing direct support to families in 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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr Kirsten Coull<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consultant Clinical Psychologist<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr Sarah Baillie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principal Clinical Psychologist<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr<\/strong> Fiona Hill<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dr<\/strong> Melanie Gunning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Dr<\/strong> Keziah Davison<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Julie Connaway<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infant Mental Health Social Worker<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fiona Ashmore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialist Health Visitor<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What We Do<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We focus on supporting the connection between infants and their parents\/carers, encouraging the development of a strong, loving relationship. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The First 1001 Days<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Pregnancy and the first two years of life have the most influence on a child\u2019s future than any other period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n