Eating Disorders Psychologists and Therapists in Avalon Beach, NSW
Julie is an experienced Registered Psychologist with a strong background in substance and process addictions, PTSD and developmental trauma, relationships issues, mood disorders and eating disorders.
Julie’s philosophy is that recovery is possible and her goal is to empower clients to lead fulfilling, healthy lives by providing clients the right tools and support for their healing and personal growth.
Julie is an experienced Registered Psychologist with a strong background in substance and process addictions, PTSD and developmental trauma, relationships issues, mood disorders and eating disorders.
Julie’s philosophy is that recovery is possible and her goal is to empower clients to lead fulfilling, healthy lives by providing clients the right tools and support for their healing and personal growth.
My professional background spans schools, hospitals, and specialist eating disorder services, giving me a broad understanding of the many factors that influence mental health and wellbeing.
Many parents and young people reach out when adolescence or early adulthood begins to feel challenging or unsteady, and emotions become difficult to manage alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where teenagers and young adults can feel understood and accepted, without pressure to have everything figured out. Together, we explore what may be contributing to their distress, build practical coping skills, and support the development of confidence, emotional balance, and self-acceptance.
My professional background spans schools, hospitals, and specialist eating disorder services, giving me a broad understanding of the many factors that influence mental health and wellbeing.
Many parents and young people reach out when adolescence or early adulthood begins to feel challenging or unsteady, and emotions become difficult to manage alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where teenagers and young adults can feel understood and accepted, without pressure to have everything figured out. Together, we explore what may be contributing to their distress, build practical coping skills, and support the development of confidence, emotional balance, and self-acceptance.
Rebecca Higgins (Bec) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and EMDR Consultant, and the Clinical Director of The Radiant Group. She knows how deeply disorienting it can be when trauma, addiction, or relationship pain disrupts your sense of safety, identity, and connection. With warmth, steadiness, and genuine care, Rebecca creates a supportive space where you can feel understood and move toward clarity, healing, and renewed confidence, with access to focused intensive programs, individually tailored case conceptualisation, and affirming support for neurodivergent clients.
Rebecca Higgins (Bec) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and EMDR Consultant, and the Clinical Director of The Radiant Group. She knows how deeply disorienting it can be when trauma, addiction, or relationship pain disrupts your sense of safety, identity, and connection. With warmth, steadiness, and genuine care, Rebecca creates a supportive space where you can feel understood and move toward clarity, healing, and renewed confidence, with access to focused intensive programs, individually tailored case conceptualisation, and affirming support for neurodivergent clients.
Jessie’s unwavering belief in the possibility of change and optimal health is contagious and will enable you to make positive and meaningful changes in your life. Successful therapy is about connection, and this is one of Jessie’s particular strengths. Her aim is to make your session comfortable and productive, without over-reliance on worksheets and psychological theory. With her down to earth approach it becomes easy for you to slip into “doing the work”. With warmth and curiosity, Jessie will gently challenge you to face the hard stuff, providing the space you need to begin to heal.
Jessie’s unwavering belief in the possibility of change and optimal health is contagious and will enable you to make positive and meaningful changes in your life. Successful therapy is about connection, and this is one of Jessie’s particular strengths. Her aim is to make your session comfortable and productive, without over-reliance on worksheets and psychological theory. With her down to earth approach it becomes easy for you to slip into “doing the work”. With warmth and curiosity, Jessie will gently challenge you to face the hard stuff, providing the space you need to begin to heal.
Alison Glass - EMDR & Trauma Treatment
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Alison is passionate about the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, addictions and eating disorders with a particular interest and training in treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
Alison uses an integrative approach to enable her to tailor therapy to the individual client’s needs, she uses Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to create emotional stability before addressing the underlying causes of instability with EMDR, IFS and EGO state therapies.
Alison is passionate about the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, addictions and eating disorders with a particular interest and training in treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
Alison uses an integrative approach to enable her to tailor therapy to the individual client’s needs, she uses Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to create emotional stability before addressing the underlying causes of instability with EMDR, IFS and EGO state therapies.
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I specialise in eating disorders, grief and trauma however support clients dealing with a range of concerns.
Hi, I'm Alyssa a therapist with a strong desire to work with people dealing with trauma, grief and pain that others often do not understand. I enjoy sitting with people who have rarely had someone understand what they have gone through and I love integrating my own life experiences and clinical knowledge to able to reach people and support their healing process. I have supported people looking for recovery from many types of difficult life events all while providing an evidence based and trauma informed approach.
I specialise in eating disorders, grief and trauma however support clients dealing with a range of concerns.
Hi, I'm Alyssa a therapist with a strong desire to work with people dealing with trauma, grief and pain that others often do not understand. I enjoy sitting with people who have rarely had someone understand what they have gone through and I love integrating my own life experiences and clinical knowledge to able to reach people and support their healing process. I have supported people looking for recovery from many types of difficult life events all while providing an evidence based and trauma informed approach.
I am an experienced mental health practitioner, with over 15 years in the UK’s National Health Service, supporting a diverse range of clients with evidence-based interventions for: anxiety disorders, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, low self-esteem, perfectionism, loneliness, and anger management
Life can be challenging, and reaching out for support isn't always easy. You may be feeling anxious, low in mood, or trying to resolve an issue that just doesn’t seem to go away. At Time4Talk, I offer a warm and non-judgemental therapeutic space for adults — where, with cognitive behavioural therapy we can explore unhelpful patterns, set meaningful goals, and work towards change.
Working together, I'll help you identify thoughts and behaviours contributing to emotional distress. Each intervention is thoughtfully tailored to equip you with the skills and strategies needed to move forward and achieve your goals and build resilience.
I am an experienced mental health practitioner, with over 15 years in the UK’s National Health Service, supporting a diverse range of clients with evidence-based interventions for: anxiety disorders, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, low self-esteem, perfectionism, loneliness, and anger management
Life can be challenging, and reaching out for support isn't always easy. You may be feeling anxious, low in mood, or trying to resolve an issue that just doesn’t seem to go away. At Time4Talk, I offer a warm and non-judgemental therapeutic space for adults — where, with cognitive behavioural therapy we can explore unhelpful patterns, set meaningful goals, and work towards change.
Working together, I'll help you identify thoughts and behaviours contributing to emotional distress. Each intervention is thoughtfully tailored to equip you with the skills and strategies needed to move forward and achieve your goals and build resilience.
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, adult child-parent 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, adult child-parent 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 offer individual therapy for adults and adolescents, with a particular interest in eating disorders and perinatal mental health.
Hi, I’m Rachel. I’m a Clinical Psychologist and the Founder of Still Mind Studio Psychology. With a deep commitment to evidence-based practice and genuine human connection, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.
My approach blends warmth and professionalism with practical strategies tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals. I work collaboratively with clients to explore their experiences, build resilience, and ultimately foster lasting positive change.
I offer individual therapy for adults and adolescents, with a particular interest in eating disorders and perinatal mental health.
Hi, I’m Rachel. I’m a Clinical Psychologist and the Founder of Still Mind Studio Psychology. With a deep commitment to evidence-based practice and genuine human connection, I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.
My approach blends warmth and professionalism with practical strategies tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals. I work collaboratively with clients to explore their experiences, build resilience, and ultimately foster lasting positive change.
I have many years experience in public health supporting individuals and families through mental health struggles, relational issues, trauma and eating disorders.
I work with people who feel unhappy, disconnected, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer serve them. This might show up as relationship difficulties, people-pleasing, feeling out of control, or a nagging feeling that you're not enough. Together, we work to understand your experiences and build coping skills and strategies to help you move forward. Clients often report greater self-awareness, feeling more connected to themselves, and approaching life with more choice and self-compassion. Throughout this process, I bring warmth, honesty, and humour to our work, creating a space that feels safe, validating, and supportive.
I have many years experience in public health supporting individuals and families through mental health struggles, relational issues, trauma and eating disorders.
I work with people who feel unhappy, disconnected, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer serve them. This might show up as relationship difficulties, people-pleasing, feeling out of control, or a nagging feeling that you're not enough. Together, we work to understand your experiences and build coping skills and strategies to help you move forward. Clients often report greater self-awareness, feeling more connected to themselves, and approaching life with more choice and self-compassion. Throughout this process, I bring warmth, honesty, and humour to our work, creating a space that feels safe, validating, and supportive.
Alongside my Master of Counselling and PhD, I have trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), CBT-E tailored for the support of eating disorders, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory for individuals and couples, Schema Therapy, and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy.
Weekends and after hours sessions now available – Hey there! I’m so glad you found me here. My name is Megan Buys and I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I am the founder of Finding Space: a therapy practice which blends both creative and empowering modalities for those seeking guidance, excitement, and deep care, where I see adults, teenagers/adolescents, couples, and therapists seeking support. I have completed a Master of Counselling, with registration through PACFA. I am also a PhD candidate, a writer, an academic, a university teacher, a yogi, a tea-drinker, and an ocean-lover.
Alongside my Master of Counselling and PhD, I have trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), CBT-E tailored for the support of eating disorders, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory for individuals and couples, Schema Therapy, and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy.
Weekends and after hours sessions now available – Hey there! I’m so glad you found me here. My name is Megan Buys and I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I am the founder of Finding Space: a therapy practice which blends both creative and empowering modalities for those seeking guidance, excitement, and deep care, where I see adults, teenagers/adolescents, couples, and therapists seeking support. I have completed a Master of Counselling, with registration through PACFA. I am also a PhD candidate, a writer, an academic, a university teacher, a yogi, a tea-drinker, and an ocean-lover.
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds who are navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, workplace challenges, life transitions, or periods where they feel stuck or overwhelmed. Many people come to my practice seeking clarity, emotional support, practical strategies, or a deeper understanding of longstanding patterns that may be holding them back. I also work with professionals and individuals seeking personal growth, resilience, and improved coping skills.
My ideal clients are adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds who are navigating anxiety, stress, trauma, workplace challenges, life transitions, or periods where they feel stuck or overwhelmed. Many people come to my practice seeking clarity, emotional support, practical strategies, or a deeper understanding of longstanding patterns that may be holding them back. I also work with professionals and individuals seeking personal growth, resilience, and improved coping skills.
I offer a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach, working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, eating disorders, conflict, stress, emotional overwhelm and the impacts of past experiences, to build a more compassionate relationship with yourself, strengthen relationships with others, towards a more connected, balanced and fulfilling life.
An experienced provider of individual and group therapy, I've led implementation of specialist programs and services, offered consultation, clinical supervision and workforce development in a range of settings.
I offer a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach, working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, eating disorders, conflict, stress, emotional overwhelm and the impacts of past experiences, to build a more compassionate relationship with yourself, strengthen relationships with others, towards a more connected, balanced and fulfilling life.
An experienced provider of individual and group therapy, I've led implementation of specialist programs and services, offered consultation, clinical supervision and workforce development in a range of settings.
Over 7 years of experience with addiction, trauma, eating disorders and relationships.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here.
I am a PACFA Registered Psychotherapist specialising in Relationship Issues, Trauma, Addiction and Anxiety.
If you’ve found yourself feeling stuck—maybe in a cycle of anxiety, relationship stress, or self-doubt—you’re not alone. Life gets messy sometimes, and it’s hard to figure things out on your own. Therapy can be a space to slow down, get curious, and gently make sense of what's going on beneath the surface.
Over 7 years of experience with addiction, trauma, eating disorders and relationships.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here.
I am a PACFA Registered Psychotherapist specialising in Relationship Issues, Trauma, Addiction and Anxiety.
If you’ve found yourself feeling stuck—maybe in a cycle of anxiety, relationship stress, or self-doubt—you’re not alone. Life gets messy sometimes, and it’s hard to figure things out on your own. Therapy can be a space to slow down, get curious, and gently make sense of what's going on beneath the surface.
My main area of interest is helping people who are living with an eating disorder.
I provide a warm and genuine approach aimed at connecting on an individual level to develop a therapeutic approach to best suit your needs. I work primarily from a cognitive-behavioural approach, however am trained in dialectical behaviour therapy, schema therapy for eating disorders, motivational interviewing approaches, and family based therapy.
My main area of interest is helping people who are living with an eating disorder.
I provide a warm and genuine approach aimed at connecting on an individual level to develop a therapeutic approach to best suit your needs. I work primarily from a cognitive-behavioural approach, however am trained in dialectical behaviour therapy, schema therapy for eating disorders, motivational interviewing approaches, and family based therapy.
I specialise in supporting those with food addiction, binge eating and compulsive eating.
My approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and deeply rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS). I offer a safe space to work through addictions, disordered eating, complex trauma, PTSD, mind-body syndrome, and 12-step recovery. Together, we will gently untangle compulsive behaviours and cultivate permanent, holistic lifestyle shifts.
I specialise in supporting those with food addiction, binge eating and compulsive eating.
My approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and deeply rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS). I offer a safe space to work through addictions, disordered eating, complex trauma, PTSD, mind-body syndrome, and 12-step recovery. Together, we will gently untangle compulsive behaviours and cultivate permanent, holistic lifestyle shifts.
I provide therapy for adults with problems around Eating Disorders, depression and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I specialise in Eating Disorders and Drug and Alcohol and Borderline Personality Disorders.
I provide therapy for adults with problems around Eating Disorders, depression and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I specialise in Eating Disorders and Drug and Alcohol and Borderline Personality Disorders.
Have you tried therapy before and found that some things still won't shift? Perhaps you feel held back by certain experiences, beliefs about yourself, or relational patterns. I work with young people and adults who are ready to try something different, using EMDR and somatic approaches to work with both mind and body.
Have you tried therapy before and found that some things still won't shift? Perhaps you feel held back by certain experiences, beliefs about yourself, or relational patterns. I work with young people and adults who are ready to try something different, using EMDR and somatic approaches to work with both mind and body.
I have helped countless individuals overcome a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and disordered eating.
I offer a safe and supportive environment, either in person or via telehealth, where individuals can explore their concerns and work towards achieving their goals. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy and work closely with my clients to help them effect change, build resilience and improve their overall wellbeing.
I have helped countless individuals overcome a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and disordered eating.
I offer a safe and supportive environment, either in person or via telehealth, where individuals can explore their concerns and work towards achieving their goals. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy and work closely with my clients to help them effect change, build resilience and improve their overall wellbeing.
Ewa’s areas of interest include: Adult ADHD and Autism (assessment and skills building), Anxiety, Depression, Binge Eating Disorder, Body acceptance, Weight loss, Health, Work bullying, Stress management, Pain, Relationship difficulties, weight loss (bariatric) surgeries: sleeve and/or bypass, EMDR for trauma, Panic attacks, Complex PTSD, immigration
Ewa Nowińska is a Registered Psychologist with a Master’s Degree from University of Gdansk, Poland. She also completed one year university exchange at the University of Barcelona, which led her to move to this beautiful country. During her 6 years in Spain/Catalonia, she continued developing her skills as a psychologist by working with clients struggling with work related issues,body image or relationship issues. After moving to Australia / Sydney in 2013, she commenced working with clients on Workers Compensation. Moreover, she has been supporting clients undergoing bariatric surgery. Medicare rebates available.
Ewa’s areas of interest include: Adult ADHD and Autism (assessment and skills building), Anxiety, Depression, Binge Eating Disorder, Body acceptance, Weight loss, Health, Work bullying, Stress management, Pain, Relationship difficulties, weight loss (bariatric) surgeries: sleeve and/or bypass, EMDR for trauma, Panic attacks, Complex PTSD, immigration
Ewa Nowińska is a Registered Psychologist with a Master’s Degree from University of Gdansk, Poland. She also completed one year university exchange at the University of Barcelona, which led her to move to this beautiful country. During her 6 years in Spain/Catalonia, she continued developing her skills as a psychologist by working with clients struggling with work related issues,body image or relationship issues. After moving to Australia / Sydney in 2013, she commenced working with clients on Workers Compensation. Moreover, she has been supporting clients undergoing bariatric surgery. Medicare rebates available.
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Eating Disorders Therapists
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.