You don't need to know the theory to benefit from this work — but understanding a little about attachment can help explain why we work the way we do.
Attachment is the deep, biological bond that forms between a baby and their primary caregivers. It's not about being a "perfect" parent — it's about being reliably present, attuned, and responsive often enough that your child learns the world (and the people in it) can be trusted.
Decades of research show that a secure attachment in the early years supports a child's emotional regulation, resilience, social skills, and even long-term mental health. The good news: secure attachment isn't built through perfection. It's built through repeated, ordinary moments of connection — and repair after the inevitable ruptures.
Your child can come to you when distressed and find comfort — a place to land when the world feels too big.
Knowing you're there gives your child the confidence to explore, play, and take small risks in the world.
Noticing and responding to your child's cues — even imperfectly — helps them feel seen and understood.
Every relationship has ruptures. What matters most is coming back together afterward, again and again.
My approach draws on relationship-based, attachment-informed frameworks used widely across perinatal and infant mental health practice — adapted to what each family needs.
We slow down to wonder about your child's inner world, and your own — building your capacity to reflect rather than react.
In parent-child sessions, we often observe play together, gently noticing patterns in how you and your child connect.
Concepts from Circle of Security help map out when your child needs a safe haven versus a secure base — and how to offer both.
Where birth trauma, loss, or a difficult history is part of the picture, sessions move at a pace that feels safe for you.
Placeholder note: swap these in for Maria's specific certifications and trainings (e.g., named COS-P training, DC:0-5, PMH-C, etc.).
"There is no such thing as a baby" — only a baby and someone caring for them.— D. W. Winnicott, paediatrician & psychoanalyst
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