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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.

21/11/2025

We are starting to talk more about Matrescence, the transition to motherhood. But are dad's getting left behind? We often miss supporting the journey to fatherhood (perhaps Patrescence?)

A lot of the dads I talk to feel a bit lost in this transition. What is my role? How can I be a good father, and what does that even mean? Is it all just instinct that I don't have? I don't know what I am doing, what if I do it wrong?

This lack of support and clear pathway in the process of becoming a father often leads to dads stepping back and letting their partner become the expert parent. This means a loss of the bond and connection with baby and a high risk of conflict and resentment in their relationship

What can help?
🌿 Acknowledge that this is a new skill and that we are meant to not know what we are doing in the beginning
🌿 Allow for mistakes, it is how we learn and build confidence
🌿 Think about what is important to you as a father, what do you want to do the same or different from your own father
🌿 Connect with other dads. Share tips and tricks, commiserate about the hard stuff and have a good laugh. It will do you the world of good.

14/11/2025

It is a question I get all the time.. what is the line between normal challenges in our transition to motherhood and when we might need a bit more support?

Did you know that everything listed in this post can be signs of PMADs (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders?) These are common complications of pregnancy and postpartum that are treatable when recognised and supported. You do not have to do this alone!

If you are experiencing any of these challenges, give yourself the gift of support.

Perinatal Counselling provides specialised and compassionate counselling for the tender transition to parenthood.

🌿Fertility
🌿IVF
🌿Loss
🌿Pregnancy
🌿Postnatal challenges
🌿The transition to parenthood
🌿Stress
🌿Depression
🌿Grief
🌿Anxiety
🌿Trauma

Looking for support? Reach out and I am happy to send you a list of specialised support in your area!

07/11/2025

This Men's Mental Health Month, let's change that narrative. When we normalize and destigmatize mental health struggles for fathers, we create space for dads to thrive—and when dads thrive, everyone benefits.

Healthy, supported fathers are more present, more engaged, and provide crucial developmental support that shapes their baby's entire world.

This isn't just about dad's wellbeing (though that matters immensely)—it's about the whole family's health.

What dads can do:

🌿Learn the signs of perinatal mental health challenges in fathers—they often look different than you'd expect.

🌿Know that 1 in 10 dads experience anxiety or depression during the transition to parenthood. You're not alone.

🌿Prioritize your own mental health. You can't pour from an empty cup, and taking care of yourself IS taking care of your family

🌿Connect with other fathers. Community and understanding are powerful medicine

Dads deserve support. Families need healthy fathers. Let's make mental health support for dads the norm, not the exception.

31/10/2025

October is OCD Awareness Month, and it's important to talk about something many new and expecting parents experience: Intrusive or scary thoughts.

95% of new parents experience thoughts that scare them in new parenthood, but some experience more persistent and consistent scary thoughts and may develop Perinatal OCD.

Perinatal OCD can show up during pregnancy or after birth, and it's more common than you might think. It's not about being "overly worried" or "perfectionist"—it's a real condition that deserves understanding and support.

Common signs of perinatal OCD:

🌿Intrusive thoughts about harm coming to your baby (these thoughts are NOT reflective of what you want)
🌿Repetitive behaviors or mental rituals to "keep baby safe"
🌿Excessive checking (breathing, temperature, car seat straps)
🌿Avoiding certain activities or places due to fear
🌿Feeling responsible for preventing bad things from happening
🌿Intrusive images or thoughts that feel disturbing and unwanted

If you're experiencing these symptoms, please know: You are not dangerous. These thoughts do not define you. This is treatable.

The shame around these experiences often keeps parents suffering in silence. You deserve support, not judgment. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength and love for your family.

If this resonates with you, please consider speaking with a perinatal mental health professional who understands OCD.

24/10/2025

Calling All Supporters of The Transition to Parenthood!

Have you heard of the Perinatal Mental Health Institute?

PMHI provides training around the impact the journey to parenthood can have on our mental health as well as hosting an incredible supportive community for perinatal providers!

This includes our:
🌿10-month Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Training (30 CPD Credits)

🌿Full Day Introduction to Perinatal Mental Health Training (7 CPD Credits)

🌿Monthly training: with experts in the field of perinatal mental health

🌿Our PMHI Community Hub that allows you to access it all!

Come check us out at the link in the comments and bio

Don't miss out!

15/10/2025

Tonight, October 15th, we join families around the world for the Wave of Light—lighting candles at 7pm local time to remember all babies gone too soon.

Whether you're lighting a candle for your own precious baby, supporting a loved one, or simply joining in solidarity, this moment creates a beautiful wave of remembrance that spans the globe.

The light represents love that never dims, memories that live on, and the incredible strength of families who carry their babies in their hearts forever.

If you feel called to participate, light a candle tonight at 7pm and know that thousands of others are doing the same, creating an unbroken chain of love and remembrance around the world. 🕯️✨

10/10/2025

This Mental Health Awareness Day, I want to encourage you to take a moment to mind YOU.

Parents and those on the journey to parenthood are so often told that self-sacrifice = good parenting.

But honestly, who is a good parent when they are exhausted, hungry, and haven't peed in forever!

The answer is no one!

In order to bring our best selves to our journey and give our best to our children, we have to care well for ourselves.

And it just might allow us to enjoy ourselves more along the way!

03/10/2025

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month—a time to honor families who have walked this difficult path and to foster understanding in our communities.

Loss during pregnancy or infancy touches more families than we often realize. For those who haven't experienced this, your support matters deeply. Sometimes the most healing thing you can offer is simply acknowledging someone's baby and their loss.

If you're supporting someone through this journey, remember: their baby mattered, their grief is valid, and there's no timeline for healing.

Small gestures—remembering important dates, saying their baby's name, or simply checking in—can mean everything.

For those who have experienced loss, please know you're not alone. Your baby will always be part of your story, and your love for them is eternal. 💜

19/09/2025

There's no timeline for healing, bonding, or feeling "ready" for parenthood.

Whether you're pregnant with your first baby or welcoming your third, you're exactly where you need to be.

Every journey is different, and yours is valid. Take your time. You're not behind—you're right on time. 🤍

Calling All Supporters of The Transition to Parenthood!Have you heard of the Perinatal Mental Health Institute? PMHI pro...

05/09/2025

29/08/2025

"Perfect parents don't exist - and that's exactly what our children need" 💙

Here's the truth: if perfect parents actually existed, they would be terrible for children.

Think about it - a "perfect" parent would:

🌿Never make mistakes for their child to learn from
🌿Never model how to apologize or make amends
🌿Never show their child that it's okay to be human
🌿Set an impossible standard that no one in their child's life could ever meet

Our children don't need perfection. They need authenticity.

🌿When we mess up and repair, we teach resilience.
🌿When we struggle and keep trying, we model persistence.
🌿When we show our emotions, we give permission for theirs.
🌿When we're imperfect, we teach them that they don't have to be perfect either.

The goal isn't to be a flawless parent - it's to be a real one. To show up, do your best, make mistakes, learn, and love deeply through it all.

Your children will be better humans because you're beautifully, perfectly imperfect.

They're watching you figure it out, and that's the greatest gift you can give them 💕

15/08/2025

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can give new parents isn't more advice - it's permission 💙

I asked a postpartum doula what "permissions" new parents really need, and her wisdom stopped me in my tracks.

Swipe through to see what she shared ➡️

🚫 Permission to say NO - to visitors who drain you, to advice that doesn't feel right, to anything that doesn't serve your family right now

🌱 Permission to trust YOUR instincts - you can seek guidance AND be empowered in your choices. You're the expert on your baby

🛌 Permission to truly REST - this isn't laziness, it's recovery. It's bonding. It's exactly what you and your baby need

New parent, you don't need anyone's approval to prioritize your family's needs.

You have permission to protect your peace, trust your gut, and embrace the stillness that this sacred time requires.

What permission do you need to give yourself today?

Thanks to for this incredible wisdom! 🙏

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