Ms Christine Annandale is a registered clinical psychologist affiliated exclusively with the Babies in Mind network in George, Western Cape. She earned her MPsych in Clinical Psychology from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Early in her career, she completed intensive internships at Elizabeth Donkin Psychiatric Hospital and Livingstone Hospital. Consequently, she gained hands-on experience treating mood disorders, psychosis, and acute crises.
Moreover, she devoted her community service year to the City of Cape Town’s Specialised Health (HIV & TB) team. During this time, she provided psychotherapy to patients facing complex psychiatric and socio-economic challenges. Therefore, she developed a robust skill set in trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care. Additionally, she completed Level 1 training in Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT), a modern modality that helps clients overcome entrenched patterns swiftly.
Furthermore, within the Babies in Mind network, Ms Annandale focuses on early childhood mental health. She integrates attachment theory and play-based methods to support infants and their caregivers. By combining compassionate guidance with evidence-based strategies, she helps families forge secure, nurturing bonds. Moreover, she remains committed to ongoing professional growth through Babies in Mind’s training programs and peer-reviewed seminars.
Services
At her Babies in Mind practice in George, Ms Annandale offers a comprehensive range of services:
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Parent–Infant Interventions
She conducts video-feedback sessions that enhance caregiver sensitivity and responsiveness. Through reflective discussions, parents learn to interpret their baby’s cues effectively. -
Early Developmental Screenings
She employs standardized play-based tools to assess motor, social, and cognitive milestones. Consequently, delays surface early, allowing timely intervention. -
Attachment-Based Play Therapy
She facilitates structured play sessions that strengthen parent-child bonds. By using sensory-rich materials, she encourages emotional expression in a safe setting. -
Parental Guidance Consultations
She offers one-on-one consultations on feeding routines, sleep patterns, and emotional regulation. Clients receive tailored strategies to implement at home, promoting consistent progress. -
Group Workshops for Caregivers
She leads interactive sessions on responsive parenting, stress management, and early literacy stimulation. Workshops integrate multimedia resources to foster peer support and learning. -
Telehealth Support
She provides secure virtual consultations via a compliant online platform. Therefore, families access expert care without geographical constraints. -
Collaborative Case Reviews
She participates in regular Babies in Mind team meetings to discuss complex cases. As a result, each family benefits from coordinated, multidisciplinary insights.
Additional Information
The Babies in Mind practice in George features a child-friendly observation room equipped with age-appropriate toys and two-way mirrors for unobtrusive assessment. Moreover, the facility uses digital recording devices to support video-feedback interventions. These tools provide meaningful insights into parent–child interactions.
Importantly, the practice maintains strict confidentiality protocols and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate busy family routines. Furthermore, Ms Annandale ensures that every intervention plan includes clear, measurable goals and scheduled progress reviews. By monitoring developmental trajectories, she adjusts strategies to align with each family’s evolving needs.
Additionally, she contributes to Babies in Mind’s research initiatives by documenting outcomes and sharing best practices with fellow practitioners. Consequently, her work not only supports individual families but also advances the broader field of early childhood mental health.
For families seeking expert, compassionate support in nurturing healthy early development, Ms Christine Annandale invites you to schedule a consultation today and embark on a journey toward stronger parent–infant bonds and positive lifelong outcomes.
