Eating Disorders Psychologists and Therapists in Castle Hill, NSW

Rowena Hong Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Castle Hill, NSW 2154
I am credentialed by the Australian & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) with the qualifications, experience and training to deliver safe and evidence-based psychological treatment for eating disorders.
I am a registered psychologist passionate about helping adults navigate life’s challenges, gain deeper self-awareness, and build the hope and courage needed to make meaningful changes. My aim is to guide clients toward healthier lives and stronger relationships. For more information about the issues I'm able to help with, please refer to my website.
I am credentialed by the Australian & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) with the qualifications, experience and training to deliver safe and evidence-based psychological treatment for eating disorders.
I am a registered psychologist passionate about helping adults navigate life’s challenges, gain deeper self-awareness, and build the hope and courage needed to make meaningful changes. My aim is to guide clients toward healthier lives and stronger relationships. For more information about the issues I'm able to help with, please refer to my website.
(02) 8403 0341 View (02) 8403 0341
Joelle Fa
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
When I am not seeing clients, I enjoy training and supervising clinicians in treatment of eating disorders through my role at the InsideOut Institute.
My special interest areas are eating disorders, mood issues such as depression, trauma and complex trauma, anxiety and OCD. I utilise a range of evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, tailored to the individual and their goals.
When I am not seeing clients, I enjoy training and supervising clinicians in treatment of eating disorders through my role at the InsideOut Institute.
My special interest areas are eating disorders, mood issues such as depression, trauma and complex trauma, anxiety and OCD. I utilise a range of evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, tailored to the individual and their goals.
(02) 8609 3761 View (02) 8609 3761
Alyssa Sterry
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
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.
(02) 8403 0915 View (02) 8403 0915
Jo Cartledge
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
When life feels overwhelming, disconnected, or painful, it can be hard to know what to do next or how to cope day to day. I work with adults and couples across Australia experiencing grief, relationship strain, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and major life stressors. I offer online counselling and telehealth therapy, including NDIS clients. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, using ACT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness-based therapies. Together, we explore emotions, patterns, relationships, and lived experiences, and work toward practical ways to support emotional regulation and daily coping.
When life feels overwhelming, disconnected, or painful, it can be hard to know what to do next or how to cope day to day. I work with adults and couples across Australia experiencing grief, relationship strain, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and major life stressors. I offer online counselling and telehealth therapy, including NDIS clients. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, using ACT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness-based therapies. Together, we explore emotions, patterns, relationships, and lived experiences, and work toward practical ways to support emotional regulation and daily coping.
(02) 8403 2225 View (02) 8403 2225
Phoenix Therapeutic Services
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Castle Hill, NSW 2154
Hi there! I work closely with clients to explore how their early attachment experiences impact their current relationship to themself and others. I help clients break negative patterns by creating emotional safety to explore the roots of their pain.
Hi there! I work closely with clients to explore how their early attachment experiences impact their current relationship to themself and others. I help clients break negative patterns by creating emotional safety to explore the roots of their pain.
(02) 8776 3698 View (02) 8776 3698
Radhika Ghanekar
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Online Only
I often work with people who feel anxious, lost, or weighed down by life's circumstances or an inner sense of turmoil. Some come in to navigate the struggles with their relationships, identity, grief, trauma or self-esteem; while others are trying to make sense of why they feel stuck or disconnected. My clients usually want to understand themselves better, feel more at ease in their lives, and build stronger, more authentic connections- both with others and within themselves, and to come in touch with their true self.
I often work with people who feel anxious, lost, or weighed down by life's circumstances or an inner sense of turmoil. Some come in to navigate the struggles with their relationships, identity, grief, trauma or self-esteem; while others are trying to make sense of why they feel stuck or disconnected. My clients usually want to understand themselves better, feel more at ease in their lives, and build stronger, more authentic connections- both with others and within themselves, and to come in touch with their true self.
(02) 7804 4228 View (02) 7804 4228
Do you feel stuck in ways of thinking and behaving that are not serving you anymore? Are you functioning on the outside, but are struggling on the inside? Are you longing for more connection with yourself and others - or have you been told you're 'too sensitive"? Maybe you are going through a major life transition like a relationship or career change or menopause? Perhaps anxiety, low self esteem, or the impact of difficult childhood experiences are quietly shaping how you move through life and relate to those around you. If any of this sounds familiar, please know you are not alone - and things can shift.
Do you feel stuck in ways of thinking and behaving that are not serving you anymore? Are you functioning on the outside, but are struggling on the inside? Are you longing for more connection with yourself and others - or have you been told you're 'too sensitive"? Maybe you are going through a major life transition like a relationship or career change or menopause? Perhaps anxiety, low self esteem, or the impact of difficult childhood experiences are quietly shaping how you move through life and relate to those around you. If any of this sounds familiar, please know you are not alone - and things can shift.
(02) 8403 0573 View (02) 8403 0573
Chantelle Martyn
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Castle Hill, NSW 2154
I am a Clinical Psychologist at Support Space Psychology in Randwick and Castle Hill. While I have experience in treating a wide range of mental health difficulties, my main passion is helping those suffering from anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. This interest was reflected in my research at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level and further developed while working at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Unit at Cumberland Hospital.
I am a Clinical Psychologist at Support Space Psychology in Randwick and Castle Hill. While I have experience in treating a wide range of mental health difficulties, my main passion is helping those suffering from anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. This interest was reflected in my research at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level and further developed while working at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Unit at Cumberland Hospital.
(02) 9100 0294 View (02) 9100 0294
Stacey Admiraal
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
(02) 7804 4995 View (02) 7804 4995
Yalda Salameh
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, body image concerns, eating disorders, parenting challenges, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
I provide evidence-based therapy tailored to your individual goals. I work collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies that improve emotional wellbeing, strengthen resilience, enhance relationships, and build confidence. My therapeutic style is compassionate, structured, and goal-focused.
I support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, body image concerns, eating disorders, parenting challenges, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
I provide evidence-based therapy tailored to your individual goals. I work collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies that improve emotional wellbeing, strengthen resilience, enhance relationships, and build confidence. My therapeutic style is compassionate, structured, and goal-focused.
(02) 8609 3293 View (02) 8609 3293
Wuyuan Antony-John Jia
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Mr W. Antony-John Jia is a registered psychologist with a deep interest in psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy and pastoral psychotherapy. With a focus on individual therapy, Mr Jia is also preparing to offer Yalom-style group therapy in the future. In the initial session, Mr Jia assesses compatibility with the client, welcoming individuals of all ages, genders, and clinical presentations.
Mr W. Antony-John Jia is a registered psychologist with a deep interest in psychodynamic-interpersonal therapy and pastoral psychotherapy. With a focus on individual therapy, Mr Jia is also preparing to offer Yalom-style group therapy in the future. In the initial session, Mr Jia assesses compatibility with the client, welcoming individuals of all ages, genders, and clinical presentations.
(02) 8403 0669 View (02) 8403 0669
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
(02) 6189 2732 View (02) 6189 2732
Helen Ly
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe that mental health is the foundation for wellbeing. Seeking help is a vital step toward living a balanced and fulfilling life. Through building strong rapport with my clients, fostering a collaborative relationship to support them in achieving their unique goals all in a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment- Recovery, Healing and Thriving is made possible, overcoming life’s challenges and concerns. Using a person-centred approach, I integrate therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, to help you explore, understand and navigate your journey.
I believe that mental health is the foundation for wellbeing. Seeking help is a vital step toward living a balanced and fulfilling life. Through building strong rapport with my clients, fostering a collaborative relationship to support them in achieving their unique goals all in a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment- Recovery, Healing and Thriving is made possible, overcoming life’s challenges and concerns. Using a person-centred approach, I integrate therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, to help you explore, understand and navigate your journey.
(02) 7804 4815 View (02) 7804 4815
Jes Machuca - Journey with Jes
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can be hard sometimes. Most people who contact me aren't broken or looking to be "fixed". They're often doing their best to cope with situations that would challenge anyone. I work with teenagers and young adults, people living with chronic illness, those navigating miscarriage and infant loss, carers experiencing burnout, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. Many of my clients are tired of carrying so much on their own and are looking for a space where they can be themselves without judgment.
Life can be hard sometimes. Most people who contact me aren't broken or looking to be "fixed". They're often doing their best to cope with situations that would challenge anyone. I work with teenagers and young adults, people living with chronic illness, those navigating miscarriage and infant loss, carers experiencing burnout, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. Many of my clients are tired of carrying so much on their own and are looking for a space where they can be themselves without judgment.
(02) 7804 4130 View (02) 7804 4130
Khalida Nasir
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Khalida is a warm and empathetic Clinical Psychologist who takes on a collaborative approach, recognising that everybody is unique, she likes to draw from various modalities to tailor a treatment plan to the individual. Khalida is experienced in working with adolescents and adults working across various presentations. She works confidently with diverse cultures, navigating dual identity and in situations where cultural awareness and appreciation are integral priding herself in working together holistically.
Khalida is a warm and empathetic Clinical Psychologist who takes on a collaborative approach, recognising that everybody is unique, she likes to draw from various modalities to tailor a treatment plan to the individual. Khalida is experienced in working with adolescents and adults working across various presentations. She works confidently with diverse cultures, navigating dual identity and in situations where cultural awareness and appreciation are integral priding herself in working together holistically.
(02) 7804 4722 View (02) 7804 4722
Dr Salena Bhanji
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
She also has extensive expertise in eating disorders and body image concerns.
Dr Salena has been professionally trained to provide multiple therapies including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT and CBT-E), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Parts Work Therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Maudsley Family Based Therapy (FBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR).
She also has extensive expertise in eating disorders and body image concerns.
Dr Salena has been professionally trained to provide multiple therapies including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT and CBT-E), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Parts Work Therapies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Maudsley Family Based Therapy (FBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR).
(02) 8503 4157 View (02) 8503 4157

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Neuoraffirming EMDR and EMDR intensives
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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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Perri Carlson-Hawke
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
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.
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Deborah Flower
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
She is qualified in CBT-E and DBT-BN for eating disorder treatment and is a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC-MH) from ANZAED.
Deborah practices from a client-centered approach, emphasising the importance of building a therapeutic relationship. Building a collaborate, safe and therapeutic relationship with her clients is important to Deborah. She believes by empowering her clients to choose the direction of their therapy and have agency during the process they are able to reach their potential. Her diverse training and experience allows her to create a safe and trusting space for clients to work through their issues
She is qualified in CBT-E and DBT-BN for eating disorder treatment and is a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC-MH) from ANZAED.
Deborah practices from a client-centered approach, emphasising the importance of building a therapeutic relationship. Building a collaborate, safe and therapeutic relationship with her clients is important to Deborah. She believes by empowering her clients to choose the direction of their therapy and have agency during the process they are able to reach their potential. Her diverse training and experience allows her to create a safe and trusting space for clients to work through their issues
(02) 9538 7491 View (02) 9538 7491
Maria Sharrock
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Sutherland, NSW 2232
You might be finding it hard to switch off, feeling weighed down by your thoughts, or struggling with your relationship with food, your body, your health, or yourself. I work with adults and older adolescents (16+) who want to feel more understood, supported, and equipped to cope. Together, we can make sense of what’s been keeping you stuck and work toward meaningful, practical change. My approach is warm and collaborative, with a focus on helping you move forward at a pace that feels manageable.
You might be finding it hard to switch off, feeling weighed down by your thoughts, or struggling with your relationship with food, your body, your health, or yourself. I work with adults and older adolescents (16+) who want to feel more understood, supported, and equipped to cope. Together, we can make sense of what’s been keeping you stuck and work toward meaningful, practical change. My approach is warm and collaborative, with a focus on helping you move forward at a pace that feels manageable.
(02) 7501 0547 View (02) 7501 0547

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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.