Mindful Roots Counselling and Psychotherapy

Mindful Roots Counselling and Psychotherapy 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.

22/05/2026

I truly can't contain myself! The Mindful Roots Team is Growing!

The truth is there are so many on their journey to parenthood who are finding it more challenging than they expected and we want to make sure everyone who needs support has access to it!

That is why we are delighted to announce that we have a new member of our team doing very soon!

Keep an eye out for an official announcement, but I can tell you, she is really great!

If you would like to be put on our waiting list please fill out the contact form at www.mindfulrootscounselling.com

15/05/2026

We were never made to do this alone and the truth is that in our modern world our village doesn't always look like we expect. It often include professionals, friends and coworkers rather than just family.

If you're feeling the drain of not having the village you need, we can help.

Mindful Roots Therapists provide specialised for for the transition to motherhood, while also helping your o build the village you need.

Check us at Here: www.mindfulrootscounselling.com

It's Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month 💙 1 in 5 new mothers will experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder. Y...
08/05/2026

It's Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month 💙

1 in 5 new mothers will experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder. Yet so many suffer in silence, convinced that what they're feeling means something is wrong with them as a parent.

It doesn't.

PMADs — perinatal mood and anxiety disorders — are medical conditions. They are not character flaws, signs of weakness, or proof that you aren't cut out for this.

🧠 Some signs that you might need more support right now:

— Feeling detached from your baby or yourself
— Persistent anxiety or intrusive thoughts
— Rage that feels out of proportion
— Difficulty sleeping even when baby sleeps
— Feeling like you've "lost yourself"

Any of these feel familiar? Reaching out is a sign of strength, not failure.

💙 See how we can help at www.mindfulrootscounselling.com

01/05/2026

It's Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month 💙

And we're going to spend this May talking about something that doesn't get nearly enough airtime: the emotional and psychological experience of becoming a parent.

Not just the joy. Not just the milestones. But the hard stuff too — the anxiety, the identity shifts, the moments where you wonder "why doesn't this feel how I thought it would?"

1 in 5 new mothers will experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder. Yet so many suffer in silence, convinced that what they're feeling means something is wrong with them as a parent.

It doesn't.

PMADs — perinatal mood and anxiety disorders — are medical conditions. They are not character flaws, signs of weakness, or proof that you aren't cut out for this.

Whether you had a baby last week or five years ago — whether you're pregnant, trying, grieving a loss, or somewhere in between — your mental health matters.

Not just so you can be a "better parent." Because you matter. Full stop.

24/04/2026

Let's talk about a myth that keeps too many parents from getting support. 👇

❌ Myth: "If I'm struggling, it means I don't love my baby enough."

✅ Reality: Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are medical conditions — not a reflection of your love, your character, or your ability to parent.

Up to 1 in 5 birthing parents experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder. These are among the most common complications of pregnancy and the postpartum period — and they are treatable.

You can love your baby deeply and be struggling. Both are true at the same time. 💛
If something doesn't feel right, please reach out. You deserve support.

💬 Share this with someone who needs to hear it today.

17/04/2026

Supporting your mental health in the perinatal period doesn't have to mean grand gestures. 🌿

Sometimes it's the smallest, most consistent things that make the biggest difference.
Here are 5 micro-moments of self-care for new parents:

Step outside — even 5 minutes of fresh air can shift your nervous system
Say it out loud — tell one safe person how you're really doing today
Rest without guilt — sleep deprivation is real and it affects everything
Eat something nourishing — your body is working hard, fuel it kindly
Notice one good thing — even on the hardest days, one small thing counts

You matter too. Not just as a parent — as a person. 💛
💬 Which of these feels most doable for you right now?

05/04/2026

The transition to parenthood is one of the most significant identity shifts you'll ever experience. 🌿

It's not just about learning how to care for a baby — it's about discovering who you are as a parent, as a partner, and as yourself.

"Matrescence" — the psychological and emotional transformation into becoming a mother — is real, and it deserves to be talked about more.

Here's what matrescence can look like:
🔹 Feeling like you don't recognise yourself anymore
🔹 Grieving your old identity, even while loving your new one
🔹 Shifting values, relationships, and sense of purpose
🔹 Emotional highs and lows that catch you off guard

This isn't a sign that something is wrong with you. It's a sign that something profound is happening within you.

Be patient with yourself. This transformation takes time. 🌿

💬 Had you heard of matrescence before? Let me know in the comments.

31/03/2026

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 💛 and this one is close to my heart.For so many people, endometriosis is not just a physical condition — it is years of being dismissed, misdiagnosed, and told that the pain is "just part of being a woman." It is grief over fertility challenges.

It is anxiety around pregnancy. It is a body that has had to fight hard, often in silence.If you are navigating the path to parenthood with endometriosis, you may be carrying more than just physical symptoms.

You might be carrying:
🌿 Grief over a fertility journey that didn't go as hoped
🌿 Anxiety about whether pregnancy is possible — or will stay
🌿 Complicated feelings about your body
🌿 The emotional exhaustion of a diagnosis that took far too long

Your mental and emotional well-being through all of this matters just as much as your physical care. You deserve support that sees the whole of your experience — not just the medical piece. You are not alone in this. 💛

22/03/2026

Did you know there is now a day dedicated entirely to celebrating and honouring the journey of pregnancy? 🌿

March 22nd is World Pregnancy Day — an initiative brought to life by the Prenatal Alliance, dedicated to celebrating the incredible journey of pregnancy and recognizing how much the very first imprints of life in the womb can shape the future of every baby, and the world.

Research in neurobiology shows that unborn babies are as sensitive to their environment inside the womb as they are outside of it. Everything a pregnant person experiences — their stress levels, their emotional wellbeing, their sense of safety and support — matters.

This is why perinatal mental health care isn't a luxury. It's foundational.

On this World Pregnancy Day, I want to remind you that your emotional experience during pregnancy is valid, important, and worthy of care. 💙

Whether you are navigating anxiety, grief, complicated feelings about your pregnancy, or simply the beautiful overwhelm of becoming a parent — you deserve support and that support really makes a difference!

🌿 Learn more about this wonderful movement at www.WorldPregnancyDay.com

13/03/2026

This March, we recognize Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Month — a time to hold space for the grief, love, and quiet courage that comes with loss and to acknowledge the bravery it takes to navigate a pregnancy after loss.

If you have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of a pregnancy at any stage, your grief is real and it deserves to be witnessed. 💙

Pregnancy loss is heartbreakingly common — 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in loss — and fear and anxiety in the next pregnancy is the norm rather than the exception.

The goal is to learn how to move through the anxiety and find your feet within the storm, rather than to "just relax". Finding the moment of calm that you can come back to whenever it becomes too much.

If you are struggling, support is available. You don't have to navigate this alone. 🌿

06/03/2026

Pregnancy after loss is a journey unlike any other. 💙

It can be filled with joy and terror in the same breath. You might find yourself holding back excitement, afraid to hope too much. Counting down to every scan. Feeling like you can't fully celebrate — or that something must be wrong if you do.

This is called anticipatory grief, and it is one of the most quietly exhausting parts of pregnancy after loss.

You love this baby fiercely, and you are scared. You are hopeful, and you are heartbroken. These things are not in conflict — they are the reality of carrying new life after loss.

If this is where you are right now, I want you to know:
🌿 Your anxiety makes sense.
🌿 Your grief doesn't disappear when a new pregnancy begins.
🌿 You deserve support that holds space for all of it.
You are not broken. You are loving deeply, even when it hurts. 💙

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