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Video-feedback Intervention for Parent–Child Interaction
VIPP is an evidence-based intervention that uses video-recorded parent–child interactions to help parents better understand their child's emotional cues, behaviours, and needs. Rather than focusing on changing the child, VIPP supports caregivers in developing more sensitive, responsive, and confident ways of interacting with their child.
By reviewing everyday interactions together, the therapist helps parents recognise both their child's communication signals and the strengths already present in their parenting. VIPP is particularly suitable for families with children aged 0–5, when relationships and everyday interactions play a central role in children's emotional development.
Who may benefit from VIPP?
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Better understand their child's emotions, behaviour, and communication
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Strengthen parent–child relationships and attachment
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Feel more confident in responding to their child's needs
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Improve everyday interactions and communication
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Support children experiencing emotional or behavioural regulation difficulties
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Navigate separation, transitions, or parenting challenges
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Build on existing parenting strengths through guided video feedback
*Suitability for VIPP is determined following an Initial Assessment. The counsellor will recommend the most appropriate support based on your child's developmental stage, your family's circumstances, and your current needs.
Initial Assessment
An Initial Assessment includes a 50-minute child session, a 40-minute parent feedback session, and a personalised planning report. Based on the assessment, the counsellor will recommend the most appropriate next step, which may include VIPP, individual counselling for children or adolescents, parent consultation, family counselling, referral, or other professional support.
What happens during a VIPP session?
Parent-child interaction recording
Approximately 30 minutes
The counsellor will observe and record a natural parent–child interaction in your home, providing an opportunity to understand how you and your child communicate and interact in everyday life.
Video feedback review Session
Approximately 60 minutes
Together with the therapist, parents review carefully selected video clips to better understand their child's communication, emotional cues, and parent–child interactions. The feedback session may take place online or in person, depending on the agreed arrangement.
*The recording session usually takes place in your home to capture natural parent–child interactions. The review session may be held online or in person. Together with the therapist, parents review selected video clips to better understand their child's cues, their own responses, and the key moments that shape everyday interactions.
How the VIPP Programme Works
Session 1（30min）
Parent–Child Interaction Recording: Observing everyday parent–child interactions.
Session 2-5（90min）
（1）Video Feedback (60 min): Reviewing selected video clips together and reflecting on parent–child interactions.
(2) Parent–Child Interaction Recording (30 min): Recording a new everyday parent–child interaction.
Session 6（90min）
(1)Video Feedback: Reviewing selected video clips together.
(2) Review & Future Planning: Reflecting on progress, consolidating key strategies, and planning future support.
(3) Ending Session: A supportive and meaningful goodbye between the therapist and your child.