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Currently offering Online Video Appointments Through this work I discovered a deep passion and a recognition of the need for specialized support.

Chartered Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist Providing Specialized Counselling Support for Women and Families Navigating Fertility, IVF, pregnancy, Loss and the Postnatal Period. Rebecca Reddin, Chartered Psychologist and Perinatal Specialist

My journey began with my Masters in Psychology focused on Family Systems from CalSouthern University in the United States in 2017 where I became triple licensed as a Mental Health Counsellor, Marriage and Family Therapist and Addictions Counsellor. I worked as a Student Counsellor with Western Washington University as well as providing counselling support to pregnant and postnatal women. I completed my Perinatal Specialist certification with Perinatal Support Washington in 2019 and worked in private practice in Bellingham Washington, specializing in supporting this tender life transition until 2021. I now live in the beautiful Kinsale area and a Chartered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland. I am passionate about supporting women and families who are navigating the challenges of infertility, IVF, infant loss, pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood; utilizing CBT, Narrative and Family Systems therapeutic techniques; as well as Lifespan Integration to address Trauma. If it feels harder than it should, I welcome you to schedule a free consultation to discuss how I can help. Signs you may want to speak with a Perinatal Specialist include:

Persistent sadness or worry
Fear about your safety or the safety of your baby
Daily negative thoughts about yourself
Feeling hopeless
Not enjoying activities you feel you should
Poor self care (eating, sleeping, support)
Feeling overwhelmed
Persistant fatigue
Doubts about your ability to be a mother
Impact of IVF or challenges with fertility
Feeling like it "shouldn't be this hard"
Pregnancy Loss and Grief
Not feeling good enough
Intense or traumatic birth experience
Because you feel like you need someone to speak to who will understand

You are not alone and it does not have to be this hard, please contact me for a free 15 minute consultation to see if I am a good fit for you.

13/09/2026

Not sure if what you're feeling is "enough" to reach out about? Here are some signs it's worth talking to someone:

• Persistent sadness, numbness, or anxiety that doesn't ease
• Thoughts about your safety or your baby's safety
• Feeling like you "shouldn't" need help, but exhausted anyway
• Trouble bonding, sleeping, or eating — even when you have the chance to
• A sense of dread about the day ahead • Feeling like you're just going through the motions

You don't need to tick every box. You don't need to be in crisis. If even one of these has been true for more than a couple of weeks, that's enough reason to talk to someone. 💛

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09/09/2026

"Is this just matrescence, or is this something more?"" It's one of the most common questions we hear.

Matrescence tends to include: identity questions, emotional ups and downs, grief for your old life alongside love for your new one, moments of doubt — but underneath it, a sense that you're still functioning, still connecting, still yourself even when it's hard.

A perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD) tends to include: persistent sadness or numbness, intrusive or scary thoughts, anxiety that doesn't ease, difficulty bonding, or feeling unable to function day to day — and it doesn't lift on its own the way a hard week usually does.

The overlap can be confusing, and you don't have to diagnose yourself. If you're unsure which one you're in, that uncertainty is reason enough to talk to someone. 💛

06/09/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month 🕊️

If you're pregnant or postpartum and you've had thoughts that scared you — thoughts of not wanting to be here, or intrusive thoughts you can't shake — you are not a bad parent. You are not alone. And you are not beyond help.

Perinatal mental health conditions are the most common complication of pregnancy and childbirth. They are also highly treatable, especially when caught early. This month, we're going to talk more openly about the harder end of that spectrum — because silence is what lets it get worse, not better.

If you're struggling right now, please reach out: your GP, the HSE Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service, or Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7). You deserve support, not shame. 💛

If you're ready to talk to someone, our therapists are here — meet our team and book a consultation: mindfulrootscounselling.com/our-therapists (link in bio)

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02/09/2026

You may have seen a lot of news coverage recently about a trial in the US involving a mother, severe postpartum mental illness, and the deaths of her children.

It's a devastating story, and it's understandably sparked a lot of public conversation about maternal mental health — some of it accurate, some of it not.

So let's be clear about one thing: postpartum psychosis is not the same as postpartum depression or anxiety.
Postpartum psychosis is much less common (roughly 1–2 in 1,000 births) but it is a psychiatric emergency. It can involve confusion, delusions, hallucinations, or a loss of touch with reality — and it can escalate quickly.

It is not a character flaw, and it is not something a parent can simply "push through."

If you or someone you love shows signs of psychosis after birth — confusion, paranoia, saying or believing things that don't add up, rapid mood shifts — this needs emergency care immediately. In Ireland, that means your GP, your maternity hospital, or presenting to A&E.

Naming this clearly isn't about fear. It's about making sure the rare, serious cases get caught before crisis — and the far more common, very treatable ones don't get lumped in with them. 💛

If you have questions about what you're feeling, or want a specialist in your corner, meet our therapists: mindfulrootscounselling.com/our-therapists (link in bio)

30/08/2026

Nobody tells you that grief can live right alongside love.

You can adore this tiny person with your whole chest and still miss who you were before them — the sleep, the spontaneity, the version of you that existed without ""mum"" attached to your name.

That missing isn't ingratitude. It's not a sign you're struggling to bond. It's just what happens when someone becomes someone new, all at once, without much warning.

Give yourself room to grieve the old you while you get to know the new one. There's no deadline on that.

27/08/2026

Myth: you only go to couples therapy when something's broken. Reality: most couples wait about six years too long after problems start.

Myth: the therapist picks a side. Reality: a good therapist is on the relationship's side — not yours or theirs.

Myth: it means admitting defeat. Reality: it usually means you both still care enough to try something different.

Couples therapy isn't a last resort. It's a tool — and the earlier you reach for it, the more it can do.

If you are looking for couples support in connection with your journey to parenthood, we have availability. Reach out for support.

26/08/2026

Nobody hands you a manual.

Everyone's winging some part of this — the ones who look calm included. If today felt like a mess of snacks, screens, and just-about-getting-through, that still counts as a good day.

Figuring it out, one day at a time, is the whole job.If the journey has been harder than you expected our specialised therapists can support you online anywhere in Ireland.

19/08/2026

Gaby Beaujeu is an IACP accredited perinatal mental health psychotherapist trained in the Gottman Method and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. This unique dual specialty is hard to find!

She works with couples as they navigate the ups and downs of the perinatal period—from fertility and pregnancy through to the postpartum months and beyond. Her approach makes space for both the normal challenges of this transition and tricky changes that arise in our relationship in the transition from partners to parents.

You can learn more about Gaby on our website here: https://mindfulrootscounselling.com/our-therapists

Interested in working with Gaby? Contact us at [email protected] or give us a call at 021 2032080 to book a free introductory call with Gaby to see if you are a good fit

16/08/2026

Healthy baby doesn't always mean okay mum.

Here are three signs your birth experience might still be affecting you:

You replay parts of the birth — flashes of it show up when you don't expect them.

You feel strangely detached, like you're describing someone else's birth story.

Certain sounds, smells, or even hospital corridors can make your heart race.

If any of that sounds familiar, your experience doesn't need anyone else's permission to be real. It happened to you, and it's allowed to still matter.

"At least the baby's healthy" is true — and it's not the whole story. If your birth left a mark that doesn't show up in a photo, our specialised therapists can support you online anywhere in Ireland.

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