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Perinatal Psychologist, HypnoBirthing Practitioner & Mum
Empowering women to feel calm and confident!

About Rebecca Black
Founder & Director of The Mindful Birth Movement:

I’m a Psychologist, a HypnoBirthing Practitioner, and most importantly a mum to three wonderful children. As a passionate psychologist, I have a wide range of experience working with clients at an individual, group and organisational level. I provide individual counselling to clients of varying backgrounds and presenting issues, including concerns related to anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, stress, relationship and family issues, and more. Through utilising evidence-based approaches and developing a strong therapeutic relationship with clients, I am able to support clients to move through the difficulties they are facing, improve their quality of life and attain a sense of fulfilment. After having my children, I discovered my passion for pregnancy, birth and babies… and developed a special interest in supporting women throughout their perinatal journey. I understand the range of difficulties that women can experience in relation to conception, pregnancy, birth and motherhood, and I believe the support of a warm, non-judgmental and compassionate person can make a significant difference. The Mindful Birth Movement is an established and growing business that provides a range of services to women throughout their perinatal journey. Based in Heathmont, we offer a continuum of support to clients as they move through conception, pregnancy, birth and motherhood. These services include counselling and psychological support, HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education Programs, and our signature group program, Mindful Motherhood. Our mission is to support women to honour where they are at and redefine their motherhood experience through letting go of unrealistic expectations, reducing guilt, anger, anxiety and depression, and engaging in self-compassion.

02/12/2025

A little shout-out to two very special women…

As many of you know, I wasn’t able to be at our Christmas Mothers’ Gather last week (I'll share why very soon - big work/life update coming) and I was so disappointed to miss it. These events mean the world to me.

But what made it so much easier was knowing it was in the most incredible hands.

Jane & Catherine - thank you.

These two amazing women stepped in, held space for our mums, and created the warm, connected, nurturing atmosphere that The Mindful Birth Movement is known for.

A little love note for each of them…

✨ Jane ✨
A mum of two and an experienced Perinatal Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Jane has a gift for helping mothers feel grounded, supported and understood. She brings so much gentleness and wisdom to every interaction - and I know the mums who attended would have felt that deeply.

✨ Catherine ✨
A compassionate Psychologist supporting mothers, children and adolescents, Catherine has a beautiful way of holding space and bringing calm to any room. Her warmth, insight and genuine care are felt instantly by the families she works with.

I couldn’t be prouder to have these two in The Mindful Birth Movement team.
And I couldn’t be more grateful for the way they showed up for our community at our Mothers' Gather Christmas lunch.

Thank you both for being the heart and hands of this event 💛💛

Bec x

*Photo from the amazing

30/11/2025

Our Christmas Mothers’ Gather at Paynes Rise Winery was everything we hoped it would be - calm, joyful, and full of connection.

A huge thank you to the incredible mums who came along to celebrate the end of the year with us! It was such an honour to share stories, laughter, and a little bit of stillness together amidst the busyness of the season.

We are so grateful to the talented Ange from for capturing the magic of the day so beautifully & providing each mum with a special photo of her and her littles.

And a heartfelt thank you to our generous door prize sponsors:
🎁 donated a $100 gift card for their amazing playgroups & events
🎁 donated affirmation and yoga card decks for kids (their founder, Lana, also recently released an incredible children's book - I would highly recommend checking it out)

Your kindness added such a special touch to the afternoon.

Events like this remind us how much we all need spaces that feel safe, supportive and real - especially in motherhood. Thank you for being part of ours.

31/10/2025

This beautiful couple completed our HypnoBirthing Program to prepare for their birth - and their reflections say it all 💫

Birth may not always go to plan, but when you have the tools to stay calm, confident and connected, your experience can still feel empowering and positive.

Our early 2026 HypnoBirthing groups are now open! Visit our website for all the details 🌸

22/10/2025

✨ Are you a new mum craving connection, support, and a little self-care? ✨

Join us for our FREE monthly Mum and Me Morning Tea with with guest health professional Brittany - paediatric nurse from

🤍 Enjoy a cuppa and bite to eat
🤍 Connect with like-minded mums
🤍 Join relaxed, facilitated chats with mental health professionals
🤍 Take home a welcome bag filled with goodies from your fave mum & bub brands

📅 Wednesday 29th October 2025
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Hosted by The Mindful Birth Movement

Because motherhood wasn’t meant to be done alone 💞

👉 Register now via link in bio
🌐 www.themindfulbirthmovement.com.au
Note: This event is for new mums and babies only (not suitable for toddlers/older siblings).

21/10/2025

We’re nearly halfway through our Mindful Motherhood group program and here are some of the takeaways from the group so far…

✨ That pesky inner critic can be so quick to put us down, causing us to feel like we’re not enough. Cue the mum guilt. But when we’re able to recognise the perfect mother myth, step back from unrealistic expectations and lean into self-compassion, things start to look and feel so different 🥰

✨ Let’s be honest, many of us enter motherhood as high achievers who measure success by our productivity. This can be such a trap in motherhood, we can push ourselves to the limit and never feel like we’ve achieved enough. It can be so powerful to re-define success & recognise the immense value in motherhood, and often ‘doing less’ and being more present is where it’s at 😘

✨ We live in an over curated world where we are constantly exposed to how other people do things (and often feel less than as a result). Our ability to unhook from comparisons, focus on what’s actually important to US and live in line with our values is absolute gold.

And we’re only 3 weeks in 🙏

16/10/2025

✨ I’m so excited (and still in a bit of shock) to share that Jane & I will be presenting at Australia’s Respectful Maternity Care Conference in March 2026 ✨

Join us and other influential voices in the maternity care space as we come together to share the latest insights, developments and strategies to implement respectful maternity care for all.

📣 Day 1 will feature powerful voices from First Nations, Migrant & CALD communities, tackling racism in maternity care.

📣 Day 2 expands the scope - covering informed consent, policy, education & advocacy to end obstetric violence.

🎟️ Get your Early Bird tickets now if you’re keen to join us 🙏

15/10/2025

We can hardly believe it, but it’s that time of year again!

Save the date for The Mindful Birth Movement’s annual Christmas Mothers’ Gather - one of our FAV events of the year.

Friday 28th November
12-2pm

This year we are leveling up so that you can lounge with a glass of wine on the beautiful lawns of Payne’s Rise Winery in Seville!

Stay tuned for more details (or comment ‘count me in’ and I’ll send you the booking link as soon as tickets are available) ✨

23/09/2025

Motherhood wasn’t meant to be done alone 🌸

Over 8 weeks, Mindful Motherhood gives you:

💗 A safe space for reflection and growth
💗 Tools to let go of guilt and self-criticism
💗 Connection with other mums who get it
💗 The opportunity to feel calmer, more confident, and more supported

Because you deserve to feel like you again - not just as a mum, but as a woman!

Only FOUR spots left in our next round, is one of them yours?

👉 Link in bio to book your spot!

17/09/2025

🌸✨ MINDFUL MOTHERHOOD IS BACK ✨🌸

Motherhood was never meant to be done alone. That’s why our signature group program is returning—to give you the space, tools, and village you deserve 💛

Over 8 weeks, we’ll explore how to:
🌼 Let go of mum guilt + perfectionism
🌼 Honour ALL of your emotions (because they’re normal)
🌼 Prioritise yourself without shame (you are worthy!)
🌼 Create time for self-care that truly fills your cup
🌼 Connect with other mums who get it

This program isn’t about being the “perfect mum.” It’s about being a supported, calm, confident, good enough one. 🌸

✨ Spots are limited and I’d love to welcome you inside ✨

07/09/2025

Just in case you missed it - I have decided to pause HypnoBirthing classes for the remainder of 2025. This hasn’t been an easy decision - HypnoBirthing is such a valuable offering, and I’ve seen firsthand the incredible difference it makes for families preparing to welcome their babies.

But this year, I’ve needed to step back a little to prioritise my own mental health and wellbeing. Just as I encourage the mums and families I support to honour their needs and listen to what matters most, I’m taking (or trying to take) the same approach in my own life and business.

The good news is that HypnoBirthing classes will be back in 2026 ✨ If you’re expecting a baby in 2026, keep your eyes peeled - new class dates will be announced soon, and I would love to walk alongside you on your journey to a calm, confident and empowered birth.

In the meantime, you can still start preparing by signing up for our Mindful Birth Toolkit - a free 5-part email series filled with tips, tools and information to help you feel calm and confident as you prepare for a positive birth experience. 💛

04/09/2025

Been a little quiet here lately… 🤍

Between sick kids, running a business, working, keeping the house ticking along, and moving through my own grief, I’ve been feeling the weight of the invisible labour and mental load of motherhood. It’s A LOT.

I’ve also been reminding myself that even though this work is so often unseen, it is so valuable. Motherhood matters deeply 💛

If you’re also in the thick of it right now, you’re not alone. Sending love to all the mums holding so much while still showing up each day ✨

11/08/2025

Last weekend, our and teams came together to share a meal (& a bottle of wine 😘), to laugh, reflect, and celebrate making it through (and sometimes even thriving 🙈😅) in the first half of 2025.

I feel so lucky to work alongside such passionate, caring, and talented practitioners – women who genuinely want the best for the clients and couples we support.

Partnering with has been such a gift, and I’m so excited for what we’ll continue to create together.

We missed having some of our beautiful team with us – Emma, the incredible sports dietitian from , as well as Erika (couples therapist) and Catherine (psychologist). Your presence, warmth, and expertise are such an important part of what makes our team so special.

Here’s to another six months of learning, growing, and supporting women through every stage of their health and wellbeing journey – together 💛

Address

2/97 Canterbury Road
Mount Evelyn, VIC
3135

Telephone

+61402366260

Website

http://www.themindfulbirthmovement.com.au/

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