Eating Disorders Counselling in Alexandria, NSW
Our team of highly skilled Clinical Psychologists offer support across a range of concerns, including anxiety and depression (including perinatal), stress and burnout, eating disorders, alcohol and substance use, neurodiversity (ASD and ADHD), relationship issues, grief and loss, insomnia, as well as LGBTQIA+ related issues.
Our experienced Clinical Psychologists help adults and adolescents (16+) in overcoming mental health challenges. We know life can be tough, and everyone deserves compassionate and professional guidance.
At MyLife Psychologists, we're dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. We take the time to understand your unique needs and preferences, ensuring you’re matched with the most appropriate clinician who can provide tailored, compassionate care.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of the next steps to take, we're here to help. It’s important to us that you feel heard and understood – and that you’re not alone.
Our team of highly skilled Clinical Psychologists offer support across a range of concerns, including anxiety and depression (including perinatal), stress and burnout, eating disorders, alcohol and substance use, neurodiversity (ASD and ADHD), relationship issues, grief and loss, insomnia, as well as LGBTQIA+ related issues.
Our experienced Clinical Psychologists help adults and adolescents (16+) in overcoming mental health challenges. We know life can be tough, and everyone deserves compassionate and professional guidance.
At MyLife Psychologists, we're dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. We take the time to understand your unique needs and preferences, ensuring you’re matched with the most appropriate clinician who can provide tailored, compassionate care.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of the next steps to take, we're here to help. It’s important to us that you feel heard and understood – and that you’re not alone.
“I am so looking forward to getting to know you as a unique individual, and working together to create the life you wish for. I believe that creating sustainable change is only possible when working with people holistically. I have always cringed at traditional, clinical styles of therapy, so instead I am committed to treating you as a real person and working together to help you live your best life. I love it when people take a proactive approach to their mental health. There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t appreciate how much of a privilege it is to get to know my clients and work together with them in a meaningful way"
“I am so looking forward to getting to know you as a unique individual, and working together to create the life you wish for. I believe that creating sustainable change is only possible when working with people holistically. I have always cringed at traditional, clinical styles of therapy, so instead I am committed to treating you as a real person and working together to help you live your best life. I love it when people take a proactive approach to their mental health. There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t appreciate how much of a privilege it is to get to know my clients and work together with them in a meaningful way"
“I’d love to help you develop a supportive, kind and caring relationship with yourself, and secure and fulfilling relationships with others. Working with you to understand why you respond to the world like you do, what really matters to you, and supporting behaviour that back up your ambitions is my jam. We all face challenges in how we relate to ourselves and the world. I believe developing a sense of psychological safety and flexibility, and nurturing emotional intelligence and agility are key to recovering, striving and thriving in all parts of your life”
“I’d love to help you develop a supportive, kind and caring relationship with yourself, and secure and fulfilling relationships with others. Working with you to understand why you respond to the world like you do, what really matters to you, and supporting behaviour that back up your ambitions is my jam. We all face challenges in how we relate to ourselves and the world. I believe developing a sense of psychological safety and flexibility, and nurturing emotional intelligence and agility are key to recovering, striving and thriving in all parts of your life”
Hi, my name is Jade! My practice holds strong values around vulnerability, honesty and professionalism in a judgement free environment. I have offices around Sydney and also offer telehealth throughout the week. I am here to listen and guide you through your issues with expert knowledge and understanding around mental health. Reaching out to a therapist can be difficult so feel free to give me a call or email for any questions - I offer a free 15 minute phone call consultation so you can get to know me and see if we connect.
Hi, my name is Jade! My practice holds strong values around vulnerability, honesty and professionalism in a judgement free environment. I have offices around Sydney and also offer telehealth throughout the week. I am here to listen and guide you through your issues with expert knowledge and understanding around mental health. Reaching out to a therapist can be difficult so feel free to give me a call or email for any questions - I offer a free 15 minute phone call consultation so you can get to know me and see if we connect.
“Thank you for wanting to build a relationship with one of our psychologists. If you've been searching for a space where you can feel comfortable, loved and seen for the real you - we will be perfect for each other. At our practice every thought is given to your experience and your unique journey. Our time together will be grounded in meaning, purpose and your evolution. Over the years, we have built strong relationships with our clients, and developed a cutting-edge practice based on the reputation of our work. Personal growth and human optimisation is our healthy(ish) obsession!" - Principal Psychologist Charlene Neuhoff
“Thank you for wanting to build a relationship with one of our psychologists. If you've been searching for a space where you can feel comfortable, loved and seen for the real you - we will be perfect for each other. At our practice every thought is given to your experience and your unique journey. Our time together will be grounded in meaning, purpose and your evolution. Over the years, we have built strong relationships with our clients, and developed a cutting-edge practice based on the reputation of our work. Personal growth and human optimisation is our healthy(ish) obsession!" - Principal Psychologist Charlene Neuhoff
I see psychotherapy as a collaborative journey of self discovery that can lead you to a more engaged and meaningful life. As we are all unique and complex beings, each of us will do this differently. Whether you feel stressed, overwhelmed, angry or depressed about some part of your life, as a therapist I will listen deeply, and hear what you say. Together, through our gentle conversations, we can find insights into your situation and identify the choices that are available to lead you to a better place. In my experience we all have the capacity to heal and grow in a caring and supportive environment.
I see psychotherapy as a collaborative journey of self discovery that can lead you to a more engaged and meaningful life. As we are all unique and complex beings, each of us will do this differently. Whether you feel stressed, overwhelmed, angry or depressed about some part of your life, as a therapist I will listen deeply, and hear what you say. Together, through our gentle conversations, we can find insights into your situation and identify the choices that are available to lead you to a better place. In my experience we all have the capacity to heal and grow in a caring and supportive environment.
Heya, I’m Sagar! I understand how nerve-wracking it can be to walk into a psychologist’s office. That’s why I aim to be warm, empathetic and approachable, to build a genuine relationship as the foundation of our therapeutic process.
I work across the lifespan, and I love helping clients navigate those big life changes— adolescence into adulthood; career into retirement; or any of those big, overwhelming events that seem to just come with life.
My approach is to give clients insight into their thoughts & emotions, warmth and space to help process and heal, then collaboratively create tools and strategies to lay problems to rest.
Heya, I’m Sagar! I understand how nerve-wracking it can be to walk into a psychologist’s office. That’s why I aim to be warm, empathetic and approachable, to build a genuine relationship as the foundation of our therapeutic process.
I work across the lifespan, and I love helping clients navigate those big life changes— adolescence into adulthood; career into retirement; or any of those big, overwhelming events that seem to just come with life.
My approach is to give clients insight into their thoughts & emotions, warmth and space to help process and heal, then collaboratively create tools and strategies to lay problems to rest.
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working (partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working (partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
I aim to provide a therapeutic space where clients can explore the possibility of change, even during difficult times. We collaboratively explore experiences, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. Therapy aims to support clients in developing strengths, learning new skills, and working towards greater balance by identifying goals, enhancing self-awareness, and initiating change. I value a strong therapeutic relationship, built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding. I assess and provide therapy for conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, trauma & PTSD. I also work with couples.
I aim to provide a therapeutic space where clients can explore the possibility of change, even during difficult times. We collaboratively explore experiences, develop coping strategies, and build resilience. Therapy aims to support clients in developing strengths, learning new skills, and working towards greater balance by identifying goals, enhancing self-awareness, and initiating change. I value a strong therapeutic relationship, built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding. I assess and provide therapy for conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, trauma & PTSD. I also work with couples.
It's OK to feel daunted by the prospect of counselling; sessions with me will be collaborative and will go at your own pace. There will be no judgment, you won't have to talk about anything that feels too painful until you are ready and I will not tell you what to do. Sometimes people think they have to be “crazy” or have mental health issues, or have experienced a severe trauma to see a therapist. My response is, if it’s important to you, then it’s worth talking about with someone. It doesn’t matter how small you think the issue is, talking about it can help.
It's OK to feel daunted by the prospect of counselling; sessions with me will be collaborative and will go at your own pace. There will be no judgment, you won't have to talk about anything that feels too painful until you are ready and I will not tell you what to do. Sometimes people think they have to be “crazy” or have mental health issues, or have experienced a severe trauma to see a therapist. My response is, if it’s important to you, then it’s worth talking about with someone. It doesn’t matter how small you think the issue is, talking about it can help.
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Her main focus is providing therapy for disordered eating, eating disorders, body image issues, childhood trauma and self esteem issues.
Dr Salena has been professionally trained to provide multiple therapies including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT and CBT-E), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy (ST), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Maudsley Family Based Therapy (FBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR).
Her main focus is providing therapy for disordered eating, eating disorders, body image issues, childhood trauma and self esteem issues.
Dr Salena has been professionally trained to provide multiple therapies including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT and CBT-E), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy (ST), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Maudsley Family Based Therapy (FBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR).
I primarily work with older adolescents aged 16+ years and professional adults wanting help with adjustment to parenthood, ADHD, anxiety, body image/dysmorphia, depression, eating disorders, OCD, parent-adult child estrangement, stress and work-related burnout, childhood trauma and PTSD.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative and strength-based. I believe in creating a therapeutic space, where people feel safe and supported to share their vulnerabilities. I use integrated style in my sessions drawing from various evidence-based treatment modalities. I offer both short-term and long-term therapy depending on my client’s needs.
I primarily work with older adolescents aged 16+ years and professional adults wanting help with adjustment to parenthood, ADHD, anxiety, body image/dysmorphia, depression, eating disorders, OCD, parent-adult child estrangement, stress and work-related burnout, childhood trauma and PTSD.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative and strength-based. I believe in creating a therapeutic space, where people feel safe and supported to share their vulnerabilities. I use integrated style in my sessions drawing from various evidence-based treatment modalities. I offer both short-term and long-term therapy depending on my client’s needs.
Olivia is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in treating adults with Eating Disorders, body image concerns and related issues such as depression, anxiety and trauma. She strongly believes that everybody deserves to be treated with respect and all bodies deserve respect. Olivia creates a safe environment for clients of all sizes, sexualities, cultural backgrounds and other intersecting identities.
Olivia is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in treating adults with Eating Disorders, body image concerns and related issues such as depression, anxiety and trauma. She strongly believes that everybody deserves to be treated with respect and all bodies deserve respect. Olivia creates a safe environment for clients of all sizes, sexualities, cultural backgrounds and other intersecting identities.
Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) accredited clinician.
I know that starting therapy can feel daunting. It takes real courage to open up and share your struggles with someone new. I deeply respect my clients for taking that first step and for holding onto the hope that life can feel better. I take a warm and open-minded approach to help clients with including, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body image and weight concerns, sleep issues, relationship stress, trauma, ADHD (diagnosed or questioning), perfectionism, burnout, PMDD, endometriosis, and PCOS. Therapy with me focuses on helping you shift patterns that are getting in the way and make choices that align with your values.
Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) accredited clinician.
I know that starting therapy can feel daunting. It takes real courage to open up and share your struggles with someone new. I deeply respect my clients for taking that first step and for holding onto the hope that life can feel better. I take a warm and open-minded approach to help clients with including, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, body image and weight concerns, sleep issues, relationship stress, trauma, ADHD (diagnosed or questioning), perfectionism, burnout, PMDD, endometriosis, and PCOS. Therapy with me focuses on helping you shift patterns that are getting in the way and make choices that align with your values.
I take a compassionate and curious approach to working with clients who struggle with addictions, complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, poor body image, stress, burn-out, relationships, work, finding purpose, grief and loss, and 12-step recovery.
Together, we can explore the best ways to support you. Many clients are embarking on their recovery journey and are seeking relief from very acute addictive behaviours. Others are seeking longer-term psychotherapy to heal the wounds underlying those addictions. Others still, are seeking just a few sessions for specific challenges, such as a relationship break-up, bouts of anxiety or depression, or because they feel stuck in some way. And often, people don’t really know what they want and need yet, and that’s ok too. Whatever you bring, you are welcome here. Please have a look at my website for food addiction recovery group work.
I take a compassionate and curious approach to working with clients who struggle with addictions, complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, poor body image, stress, burn-out, relationships, work, finding purpose, grief and loss, and 12-step recovery.
Together, we can explore the best ways to support you. Many clients are embarking on their recovery journey and are seeking relief from very acute addictive behaviours. Others are seeking longer-term psychotherapy to heal the wounds underlying those addictions. Others still, are seeking just a few sessions for specific challenges, such as a relationship break-up, bouts of anxiety or depression, or because they feel stuck in some way. And often, people don’t really know what they want and need yet, and that’s ok too. Whatever you bring, you are welcome here. Please have a look at my website for food addiction recovery group work.
I am trained in working with a full range of presentations, with a particular interest in working with anxiety disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and body image issues.
My approach is always one of empathy, collaboration, and curiosity. I offer an non-judgemental space for you to feel heard and understood, whilst also providing evidence-based strategies to help facilitate change!
I am trained in working with a full range of presentations, with a particular interest in working with anxiety disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and body image issues.
My approach is always one of empathy, collaboration, and curiosity. I offer an non-judgemental space for you to feel heard and understood, whilst also providing evidence-based strategies to help facilitate change!
I am passionate about helping women 1) build a strong sense of self by letting go of shame & feeling ‘not good enough’ 2) heal from past physical, emotional, relational, sexual and spiritual abuse & trauma 3) navigate the mother/daughter relationship & 4) recover from eating disorders, emotional eating and other food, weight and body image concerns.
Hi, I’m Jodie Gale. I'm a Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, Trauma & Inner Child Recovery Expert, Disordered Eating Coach & the founder of Traumawarriors.Online. I help women recover from trauma, emotional eating & not feeling good enough. Some women come to me for therapy not because they have problems but because they are wondering, ‘who am I?’, they want to get to know themselves better & live a richer, deeper, soulful, more meaningful life. The women I work with are drawn to my approach because I provide a holistic, hopeful & soulful perspective for transformation and growth. I offer short term and long-term therapy.
I am passionate about helping women 1) build a strong sense of self by letting go of shame & feeling ‘not good enough’ 2) heal from past physical, emotional, relational, sexual and spiritual abuse & trauma 3) navigate the mother/daughter relationship & 4) recover from eating disorders, emotional eating and other food, weight and body image concerns.
Hi, I’m Jodie Gale. I'm a Registered Clinical Psychotherapist, Trauma & Inner Child Recovery Expert, Disordered Eating Coach & the founder of Traumawarriors.Online. I help women recover from trauma, emotional eating & not feeling good enough. Some women come to me for therapy not because they have problems but because they are wondering, ‘who am I?’, they want to get to know themselves better & live a richer, deeper, soulful, more meaningful life. The women I work with are drawn to my approach because I provide a holistic, hopeful & soulful perspective for transformation and growth. I offer short term and long-term therapy.
Hannah specialises in working with individuals of all ages with Eating Disorders to achieve full recovery.
My clients and I work as a team, which includes creating a personalised treatment programme using a range of therapeutic models depending on your individual needs. This includes CBT-E, ACT, EMDR, Cognitive Hypnotherapy and Coaching. Hannah will meet you exactly where you are and you will work closely together for as long as you need.
Hannah specialises in working with individuals of all ages with Eating Disorders to achieve full recovery.
My clients and I work as a team, which includes creating a personalised treatment programme using a range of therapeutic models depending on your individual needs. This includes CBT-E, ACT, EMDR, Cognitive Hypnotherapy and Coaching. Hannah will meet you exactly where you are and you will work closely together for as long as you need.
With over 10 years helping clients with anxiety in its many forms, eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorders, mood and relationship difficulties and role transitions, I support my clients to: understand their experiences and themselves, reduce shame and self reproach and build self worth and confidence to move forward.
I'm an experienced provider of individual and group therapy, most recently with St Vincent's Hospital's eating disorders service; I've led implementation of specialist programs and services, and offered consultation, clinical supervision and workforce development in a range of settings
With over 10 years helping clients with anxiety in its many forms, eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorders, mood and relationship difficulties and role transitions, I support my clients to: understand their experiences and themselves, reduce shame and self reproach and build self worth and confidence to move forward.
I'm an experienced provider of individual and group therapy, most recently with St Vincent's Hospital's eating disorders service; I've led implementation of specialist programs and services, and offered consultation, clinical supervision and workforce development in a range of settings
I’m a psychologist with over 14 years experience helping people with eating disorders and mental health concerns.
If you're struggling with disorder eating, intense emotions, or feeling disconnected in your relationships, you're not alone and you don’t have to face it on your own. You might find yourself caught in unhelpful patterns with food, body image, or self-worth. Perhaps you're looking to understand yourself more deeply, feel more in control, and begin to heal longstanding issues.
I’m a psychologist with over 14 years experience helping people with eating disorders and mental health concerns.
If you're struggling with disorder eating, intense emotions, or feeling disconnected in your relationships, you're not alone and you don’t have to face it on your own. You might find yourself caught in unhelpful patterns with food, body image, or self-worth. Perhaps you're looking to understand yourself more deeply, feel more in control, and begin to heal longstanding issues.
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Eating Disorders Counsellors
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviours, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behaviour affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counselling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioural disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behaviour, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognise they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behaviour has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.