Monique Mostert – Clinical Psychologist – Durbanville

Monique Mostert - Clinical Psychologist - Durbanville

Monique Mostert serves as a dedicated Clinical Psychologist with the Babies in Mind initiative in Durbanville, Cape Town. Over the past decade, she has honed her expertise in early childhood mental health, focusing on infants’ emotional needs and caregivers’ well-being. Consequently, her role centers on equipping parents with the skills to interpret and respond to their infant’s cues.

Monique earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from a leading South African university. During her training, she completed supervised placements in community clinics and paediatric wards. Therefore, she developed a strong foundation in both psychodynamic therapy and attachment theory. Moreover, she advanced her skills through specialized Babies in Mind workshops in infant observation and therapeutic communication. As a result, she brings both academic rigor and practical insight to her practice.

Her therapeutic philosophy emphasizes secure attachment, which research links to lifelong emotional resilience. Accordingly, Monique creates a non-judgmental, child-friendly environment where caregivers feel safe exploring challenges. She integrates play-based methods alongside mindfulness exercises to address infants’ emerging emotional states. Meanwhile, she collaborates with each family to set realistic goals and monitor progress through structured feedback.

Services

• Parent–Infant Psychotherapy
  Monique leads six to twelve-session programs designed to strengthen the caregiver–infant bond. During these sessions, she uses video-feedback tools to help parents review and refine their interactions. Consequently, caregivers gain confidence in soothing techniques and emotional attunement.

• Attachment Coaching
  She provides one-on-one coaching focused on reading subtle cues—such as gaze shifts and body language—and translating them into responsive caregiving. Therefore, parents learn to reduce infant distress and promote a sense of safety.

• Emotion Regulation Strategies
  Monique trains families in co-regulation exercises and mindful breathing techniques. By practicing together, both infants and caregivers improve stress management, leading to calmer daily routines.

• Interactive Workshops
  She facilitates group sessions, delivered both in-person and online, on topics like soothing methods, sleep routines, and feeding support. These hands-on workshops combine demonstrations with peer discussions, ensuring actionable takeaways.

• Consultation Support
  Monique offers ongoing consultation for families transitioning out of the core program. Additionally, she coordinates referrals to in-network specialists—such as occupational therapists—when multidisciplinary care enhances outcomes.

Additional Information

Monique’s Babies in Mind practice thrives on personalized, technology-enhanced care. First, each consultation room includes soft lighting, age-appropriate toys, and ergonomic seating, creating a calm, welcoming atmosphere. Then, she incorporates digital mood-tracking apps that allow parents to log infant behavioral patterns between sessions. Consequently, Monique tailors interventions based on real-time data.

Moreover, the initiative’s secure teletherapy platforms ensure continuity of care for families who travel or have busy schedules. Even when remote, caregivers access live coaching, interactive worksheets, and short video analyses of parent–infant play sessions. Therefore, geographic barriers no longer impede progress.

To accommodate diverse lifestyles, Babies in Mind offers early-morning, evening, and weekend appointment slots. In addition, Monique hosts intensive weekend retreats that blend experiential learning with reflective group discussions. These retreats foster rapid skill acquisition and provide peer support in concentrated, uplifting environments.

Finally, Monique invites parents and caregivers to schedule a consultation today through the Babies in Mind portal. By taking this step, families embark on a collaborative journey toward secure attachment, resilient coping strategies, and lasting emotional well-being for both parent and child.