Karmen Hutton is a registered Clinical Psychologist affiliated with the Babies in Mind network at the Plattekloof location in Cape Town. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Cape Town and holds a BPsych(Hons) from Stellenbosch University. Early in her career, she trained in infant observation techniques and perinatal screening through Babies in Mind’s practitioner workshops. Consequently, she developed specialised skills for supporting families during the perinatal period.
Since joining Babies in Mind Plattekloof, Karmen has focused on perinatal psychology, delivering targeted care to mothers, fathers, and infants. Moreover, she leads the local team in implementing attachment-based interventions and early bonding programs. Additionally, she mentors new practitioners in evidence-based methods for postnatal depression screening and infant developmental assessments. As a result, families benefit from cohesive, multidisciplinary support tailored to their unique needs.
Driven by a client-centred philosophy, Karmen tailors every intervention to each family’s context. Furthermore, she remains active in professional development through workshops on mindfulness-based stress reduction, perinatal trauma, and infant mental health. Therefore, her practice combines rigorous training with genuine empathy to foster supportive therapeutic relationships.
Services
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Perinatal Mental Health Support: Conducts thorough assessments and therapy for anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Parent-Infant Psychotherapy: Facilitates joint sessions that strengthen the emotional bond, enhance caregiver sensitivity, and improve interactive attunement.
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Attachment-Based Therapy: Guides structured activities—such as reflective play and guided interaction—to promote secure mother-infant attachment.
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Infant Developmental Screening: Performs neurodevelopmental evaluations of cognitive, motor, and social milestones, identifying early support needs.
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Breastfeeding Support Counselling: Provides psychological strategies for lactation anxiety, building parental confidence in feeding routines.
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Perinatal Workshops: Delivers group sessions on stress management, sleep regulation, and transition to parenthood, equipping caregivers with practical tools.
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Postnatal Well-Being Training: Offers modules on mindfulness, self-care, and resilience skills specifically tailored to the postpartum experience.
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Multidisciplinary Case Collaboration: Coordinates with Babies in Mind colleagues in psychology, nursing, and infant development to ensure holistic care.
Each service emphasises personalised care, with goals co-created alongside parents to enhance engagement and outcomes.
Additional Information
All sessions occur in Babies in Mind’s dedicated perinatal therapy suite at Plattekloof, featuring soft-furnished observation rooms and age-appropriate play areas. Additionally, Karmen uses secure teletherapy platforms for remote follow-ups, ensuring continuity of care regardless of family location. She also employs a digital progress-tracking system that allows parents to review session notes and home-practice assignments safely online.
She schedules quarterly family feedback sessions to celebrate milestones and refine objectives. Consequently, caregivers feel actively involved in each stage of therapy. Moreover, Karmen leads network-wide professional development workshops on topics such as infant sensory integration and perinatal trauma, thereby advancing the expertise of all Babies in Mind practitioners. As a result, each family receives high-quality, evidence-based support anchored in the Babies in Mind framework.
Karmen’s commitment to professional excellence and heartfelt compassion ensures a supportive environment where every family flourishes. Schedule a consultation today with Karmen Hutton at Babies in Mind Plattekloof to begin your journey toward maternal well-being and infant development.
