ABOUT
Regina Gerlach is a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience in trauma-informed, contemplative psychological practice. She is the founder and director of Mindfulness2Be, a clinical psychology practice in Hillarys, Perth, dedicated to integrating evidence-based therapeutic modalities with mindfulness and compassion-focused approaches.
Regina's clinical orientation is deeply informed by her own lived experience of adversity and recovery. Having grown up in East Germany under circumstances that shaped her early understanding of suffering, resilience, and the neurobiology of stress, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her therapeutic work. Her journey through her own process of healing reinforced a foundational clinical principle that underpins her practice: that therapeutic change occurs not through force or cognitive override, but through the cultivation of safety, presence, and compassionate attunement.
This integration of personal and professional knowledge informs a clinical approach grounded in the understanding that trauma is not merely a cognitive construct but a lived, embodied experience. Regina's work reflects current research in polyvagal theory, affective neuroscience, and the psychophysiology of stress — recognising that sustainable healing requires engagement with the body's innate capacity for regulation and repair.
In her clinical practice, Regina works without a prescriptive agenda or imposed timeline, meeting each client within their unique window of tolerance. She attends not only to the presenting narrative but to the underlying somatic and relational patterns that shape emotional experience. Her approach honours both the client's pain and their inherent capacity for growth, holding these as coexisting realities rather than contradictions.
Regina's practice is grounded in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), mindfulness-based interventions, and compassion-focused therapy. Beyond any single modality, however, what distinguishes her clinical work is the quality of therapeutic presence — creating a relational space where the nervous system can begin to settle, where protective adaptations can be explored with curiosity rather than judgement, and where previously hidden aspects of self can safely emerge.
Regina's understanding of healing is informed by both Western clinical psychology and contemplative traditions. She views recovery not as a return to a prior state, but as a deeper process of integration — reconnecting with a sense of wholeness, embodied presence, and authentic engagement with life that trauma and chronic stress often disrupt.
She works with individuals who are ready to move beyond survival strategies and engage in the meaningful, often challenging work of psychological integration — those seeking not simply symptom reduction, but a genuine shift toward living with greater awareness, self-compassion, and relational capacity.
THE SPACE
Step into a quiet harbour space, where the rhythm of the ocean naturally invites slowing down. Regina's office is nestled within a peaceful harbour setting, surrounded by sea air, gentle coastal walks, a nearby lighthouse, and the stillness of an adjoining park — an environment that supports rest, reflection, and ease.
In therapy and mindfulness practice, the harbour serves as a living metaphor: a place to anchor, to steady oneself amid life's changing tides. Here, there is room to pause, to listen inwardly, and to reconnect with a sense of calm that is already present.
Within this setting, contemplative practices are offered with care and simplicity, supporting self-awareness, emotional balance, and inner steadiness.
This is an invitation to experience the quiet strength of place — to begin a gentle journey of self-discovery and healing, guided by presence, patience, and the natural flow of growth.
FINDING YOUR WAY
Most people come to Regina when they're exhausted from trying to fix themselves. When they've read all the self-help books, tried all the techniques, pushed themselves to be more positive, more productive, more resilient — and they're still stuck.
Maybe you're dealing with trauma that won't let go. Anxiety that shows up no matter what you do. Patterns in relationships that keep repeating. A sense of disconnection from yourself that you can't shake. Or maybe you just feel like you're going through the motions of life without actually being present for it.
If any of this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
Regina's approach is different because it starts from a different premise: you don't need to fix yourself. You need to understand yourself. The anxiety, the disconnection, the patterns — they're not character flaws. They're adaptations. And with the right support, they can shift.
Here's what she's learned: you don't need to become someone different. The problem isn't who you are — it's that parts of yourself have had to go into hiding. The fear, the pain, the protective mechanisms that feel like obstacles? They're actually trying to help you. They just need to be met with understanding instead of judgement.
In Regina's practice, the work moves at the pace your nervous system can handle. Not the pace you think you "should" be able to handle, but the pace that actually allows change to happen. This means slowing down. Creating enough safety that the parts of you that have been braced and defended can begin to soften. Looking at what you've been carrying with curiosity instead of criticism.
The focus isn't on fixing what's wrong. It's on understanding how you got here, what you've had to do to survive, and how to gradually shift from survival mode to actually living. This happens through reshaping the stories you tell yourself — the harsh internal narrative that keeps you stuck — into something more honest, more compassionate, and more aligned with who you actually are.
Healing isn't about adding something you're missing. It's about reconnecting with the wholeness that's been there all along, buried under layers of protection and pain.
Take the first step towards a more present and fulfilling life
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WHAT REGINA OFFERS
One-on-one work for people dealing with trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, disconnection from self, or feeling stuck in patterns they can't seem to break. Modalities include EMDR, mindfulness-integrated CBT, compassion-focused therapy, and somatic approaches.
Support for relationships struggling with disconnection, communication breakdowns, or the impact of individual trauma on the partnership. Regina integrates mindfulness with the Gottman Method — a research-backed approach that focuses on building genuine connection, improving communication, and strengthening emotional attunement.
Mindfulness-based programs for people who want to develop a sustainable practice alongside others doing the same work.
A transformative experience for adults and couples seeking additional support. Group sessions provide a safe space for sharing, learning, and healing together — reducing feelings of isolation and building a sense of community. An excellent complement to individual therapy or a powerful standalone tool for personal growth.
Professional endorsement in clinical psychology. Professional registration and certification for mindfulness-based and compassion-focused interventions.
Regina is committed to making mindfulness accessible beyond the therapy room. Regular reflections through her blog Being Matters, guided meditations on SoundCloud, Spotify, and Insight Timer, plus resources for anyone wanting to start or deepen their practice.
STAY CONNECTED
Guided practices, reflections, and resources for your journey
HER APPROACH
Regina works primarily with trauma survivors and people dealing with chronic pain — two areas where the mind-body connection is crucial and where traditional talk therapy often isn't enough.
For Trauma: She uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) to help process memories that keep you stuck in the past, combined with trauma-sensitive mindfulness to help you gradually feel safe in your body again.
For Chronic Pain: She integrates mindfulness-based approaches with cognitive-behavioural strategies, helping you change your relationship with pain and reduce its impact on your life.
THERAPEUTIC FOUNDATIONS
WHAT GUIDES HER WORK
At the core of everything Regina does is this fundamental belief: you are not broken.
You might feel broken. Your life might feel unmanageable. Your patterns might feel impossible to change. But that's not because there's something fundamentally wrong with you. It's because you've been doing your best to survive difficult circumstances with the resources you had available.
Healing isn't about fixing yourself. It's about creating the right conditions — safety, presence, compassion, and time — for your nervous system to settle, for your defences to soften, and for the wholeness that's always been there to become accessible again.
This doesn't happen through willpower or positive thinking. It happens through patient, consistent work. Through showing up for yourself even when it's hard. Through learning to meet yourself with the same compassion you'd offer someone you love.
One breath at a time. One moment of presence at a time. One small step at a time.
That's how healing actually happens. And Regina will be there, steady and present, for every step of that journey.
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Memberships
Clinical Psychologist (MAPS | MFCCLP | MAAPi | MICP | MBdP) | EMDRAA Accredited EMDR Therapist | Member EMDRIA | Couples Therapist (Gottman | EMDR for Couples) | Group Psychological Therapist (MBPs) | Board Approved Supervisor (AHPRA) | Senior Meditation Teacher (Meditation Australia | Insight Timer) | Mindfulness Consultant (ACCESS) | Coordinator | Assessor MBP Teacher Certification Assessment (MTI) | Founder & Director (Mindfulness2Be)
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