The Perinatal Mental Health Institute

The Perinatal Mental Health Institute (PMHI) is dedicated to strengthening the support network for individuals and families during one of life's most transformative journeys: the path to parenthood.

While PMHI officially opened its doors in 2024, our vision and development have been in progress for over a decade, nurtured through years of clinical experience, research, and a deep understanding of the layers of the perinatal experience.

PMHI was born from the recognition of the pressing need for well-trained perinatal professionals equipped with specialized knowledge and skills around supporting perinatal mental health. Despite the complexity of the perinatal period and its profound impact on mental health, there has long existed a significant gap in comprehensive training programs focused specifically on this critical period of transition. PMHI is actively working to fill this gap, creating pathways for professionals to develop expertise in addressing the unique challenges faced during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.

At the core of our institute is our commitment to education and professional development.

We believe in a holistic, compassionate approach to perinatal mental health that honors the unique experiences of each individual and family. Our evidence-based trainings combine clinical expertise with the latest research, ensuring that the professionals we train are ready to provide the highest standard of care.

Through our growing community of trained professionals, PMHI aims to create a ripple effect of positive change, ultimately ensuring that no parent navigates the challenges of the perinatal period without access to knowledgeable, empathetic support.

Meet Our Team

Rebecca Reddin is the Founder of the Perinatal Mental Health Institute.

As a Chartered Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist with Postpartum Support International, Rebecca is passionate about the creating in-depth, powerful, and evidence based trainings that explore the complexities of the transition to parenthood; including everything from the expected clunkiness of Matrescence, to the intense impact of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and everything in between. The Mission of PMHI is to provide those who support Mothers and Families in this transition with the knowledge, understanding, and skills to effectively support those they serve, as well as to provide ongoing support in their professional development. We believe that the best way to serve a mother is to support those who support her.

  • Chartered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland

  • PMH-C (Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist) with Postpartum Support International

  • Corporate Trainer and Psychology Specialist, having worked with several Fortune 500 companies to provide mental health education to employees and training to their Managers and Senior Leadership

  • Board member for the Psychological Society of Ireland's Special Interest Group for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health

  • Masters of Science in Psychology and Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

  • Triple Licensed as a LMFT, LMHC and SUDP in the USA

  • Member of the Irish Fertility Counsellors Association

  • Ireland Support Coordinator for Postpartum Support International

  • Founder of Mindful Roots Counselling where she supports women and couples through the transition to parenthood.

Gaby Beaujeu is PMHI's Clinical Training & Community Coordinator. As a perinatal mental health psychotherapist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C), a Master’s in Social Work and a background in paediatric clinical research at University of Utah, Gaby brings a thoughtful and grounded perspective to her work. She began her career in community mental health, supporting young people and families and specialising in early-intervention psychosis assessment and care, before moving into private practice with a focus on couples therapy and perinatal mental health. She also developed and led perinatal group programmes and delivered talks and workshops on perinatal mental health across community, university, and clinical settings.

  • Education and Associations:

  • IACP Accredited Psychotherapist

  • PMH-C (Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist) - Postpartum Support International

  • Member of The Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health

  • Member of the Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) Network

  • Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) – Yoga Alliance

  • Masters of Social Work at The Catholic University of America

  • Peer Mentor for Postpartum Support International

  • Double Licensed in the USA as a LMHC and LCSW

  • Bachelors of Science in Biology with Minor in Pediatric Clinical Research at the University of Utah

Rebecca is an Chartered member of the Psychological Society Of Ireland

PMHI works with the CPD Standards office to receive international Continuing Education credit recognition for our courses

Rebecca is a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C) with Postpartum Support International. Meaning she has received extensive training, sat an exam and engages in annual continuing education to maintain her certification

FAQS

Who is the PMHI for?

The goal of PMHI is to include all professionals working with the perinatal population. We are passionate about our mission to support women, couples and families through the perinatal period by educating and supporting the providers that care for them! This includes Psychologists, Psychotherapists, GPs, Consultants, OB Doctors and RNs, Midwives, Doulas, Nutritionists, Coaches and any other professional provider who cares for women and couples in the perinatal period.

Tell me about the Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Training!

This is our fundamental in depth training for perinatal providers who really want to get it! This 10 Month course will cover the impact of Matrescence, Fertility Challenges, Grief and Loss, Perinatal Anxiety, Perinatal Depression, Mania and Psychosis, Birth Trauma, NICU Stays, Feeding Challenges, Medication Management and Relationship challenges on mental health. Take a look on our training page for more information!

Will I get CPD Credits?

Yes! Our Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Specialist Training and Introduction to Perinatal Mental Health courses have been approved by the CPD Standards Office for Internationally Recognised CPD credits.

How can I learn more?

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