Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest transitions — and the relationship you build with your baby in those early weeks and months matters more than almost anything else. Time to Talk Together is a space for you and your baby to be supported together by a qualified Parent Infant Relationship Practitioner, grounded in attachment-informed practice.
Time to Talk Together
Confidential, practitioner-led sessions to help you build a safe and confident relationship with your baby.
This isn’t therapy.
This isn’t parenting classes.
It’s a regular, confidential conversation, with your baby present and at the centre, where we gently explore how you and your baby are getting to know each other, what their cues might be telling you, and what feels hard or surprising about the relationship so far.
Have you ever wondered what your baby is trying to tell you when they cry and felt like you just can’t figure it out?
Do you sometimes feel more distant from your baby than you expected, or find it hard to enjoy time together?
What if having someone alongside you, someone who could watch how you and your baby interact and reflect it back to you? Would it help make everything feel a little clearer?
Even the most confident parents benefit from having someone in their corner — not because anything is wrong, but because the parent-infant relationship is genuinely one of the most complex and important things a person will ever build. Our practitioners don’t just support you; they observe, reflect, and work with both of you together — noticing the moments of connection you might not even realise are happening, and gently supporting the ones that feel harder to find.
What does a session look like?
Where, when, and how often do we meet?
We love to come to your home, it’s where you and your baby are most comfortable and at ease, and that matters to us. If home doesn’t feel right, we can meet anywhere you feel comfortable, whether that’s The Lighthouse Centre in Haverigg, the Millom Family Hub, or somewhere else entirely.
Everyone we work with receives 4 core sessions: pre-birth, post-birth, at one year, and at two years. These key milestones give us the chance to support your relationship with your baby as it grows and changes over time. Additional sessions in between are also available, your Parent Infant Practitioner will talk through those options with you once sessions have started.
Who is it for and how much does it cost?
Time to Talk Together is for any parent or caregiver of a baby from pregnancy through to two years old — whether you’re feeling confident and just want extra support, or whether you’re finding the relationship with your baby harder than you expected. You don’t need a reason beyond wanting to give your baby the best possible start.
Our sessions are completely free of charge, funded so that every family in the area can access support regardless of their circumstances. There is no means test and no referral threshold — this service is for everyone.
What actually happens in the sessions?
It’s relaxed and led by you. We might watch how you and your baby play, notice how they respond to your voice, reflect on what feels hard or surprising, or simply give you space to talk. There’s no agenda to work through; we follow you and your baby’s lead.
How do I get started, and is it confidential?
You can get in touch directly, and there’s no waiting list.
Book your time to talk together session here
If a health visitor, midwife, or other professional has suggested Time to Talk Together, they can also contact us on your behalf. Everything you share — and everything we observe — stays between you and your practitioner. The only time we would ever need to share information is if we were seriously worried about you or your baby’s safety, in line with our Safeguarding Policy. We would always aim to talk this through with you first.
IMPACT
Ready when you are
Across a recent four-month case, we supported a family through mental health barriers, early bonding difficulties, and significant life pressures — achieving consistent engagement, measurable improvements in parent-infant interaction, and a mother taking her first steps toward managing her own wellbeing.
Does your family have a low-income?
As part of our commitment to supporting early relationships and development, families on a low income are eligible to receive a Lovevery sensory toy box (worth £80) free of charge.
These high-quality boxes are filled with carefully chosen toys designed to stimulate your baby’s senses and support their growth in those vital early months.
If you're eligible, your box will be waiting for you at your first Time to Talk Together session - no need to collect it separately. It's our way of helping you make the most of those precious first conversations and connections with your baby.
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