Eating Disorders Psychologists and Therapists in North Rocks, NSW

Bridges Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Bridges Counselling, our team of psychologists, social workers, and counsellors brings expertise in mental health, trauma, and relationships. We provide personalised, compassionate support for adults, children, and couples, including NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, Victims Services, and psychological assessments. With clinics in both Parramatta and Norwest plus Telehealth options, we make counselling accessible, supportive, and convenient, helping clients feel understood, empowered, and guided toward meaningful, lasting change.
At Bridges Counselling, our team of psychologists, social workers, and counsellors brings expertise in mental health, trauma, and relationships. We provide personalised, compassionate support for adults, children, and couples, including NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, Victims Services, and psychological assessments. With clinics in both Parramatta and Norwest plus Telehealth options, we make counselling accessible, supportive, and convenient, helping clients feel understood, empowered, and guided toward meaningful, lasting change.
(02) 7804 4408 View (02) 7804 4408
Blossoming Minds Therapy
Psychotherapist, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Blossoming Minds Therapy, we offer a warm, depth-oriented approach to therapy grounded in Psychosynthesis and psychodynamic psychotherapy. We support individuals, couples, families, and clinicians to explore patterns that may be shaping their relationships, wellbeing, and sense of self. By understanding how past experiences influence the present, clients can develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and more meaningful connections. Our work provides a safe and reflective space to navigate life's challenges, foster personal growth, and reconnect with purpose, authenticity, and lasting change.
At Blossoming Minds Therapy, we offer a warm, depth-oriented approach to therapy grounded in Psychosynthesis and psychodynamic psychotherapy. We support individuals, couples, families, and clinicians to explore patterns that may be shaping their relationships, wellbeing, and sense of self. By understanding how past experiences influence the present, clients can develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and more meaningful connections. Our work provides a safe and reflective space to navigate life's challenges, foster personal growth, and reconnect with purpose, authenticity, and lasting change.
(02) 8203 8768 View (02) 8203 8768
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

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Cecile Pierron
Psychologist, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi there! I offer warm, attuned care and pride myself in my ability to guide with a mix of whip fast evidence based problem solving, and unconditional encouragement and support. My biggest professional and personal flex is my unwavering commitment to joy, whimsy, and light, and I marry that to a depth of training to tailor interventions. Neurodivergent embracing, LGBTQ celebrating, I invite you at your most authentic. Book through my website to be seen ASAP, I have after hours availability at the moment!
Hi there! I offer warm, attuned care and pride myself in my ability to guide with a mix of whip fast evidence based problem solving, and unconditional encouragement and support. My biggest professional and personal flex is my unwavering commitment to joy, whimsy, and light, and I marry that to a depth of training to tailor interventions. Neurodivergent embracing, LGBTQ celebrating, I invite you at your most authentic. Book through my website to be seen ASAP, I have after hours availability at the moment!
0424 407 968 View 0424 407 968
Lighthouse Therapeutic
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Kogarah, NSW 2217
I am an experienced clinical counsellor and psychotherapist working in private hospital settings and private practice with a special interest in eating disorders, addictions, OCD and couples counselling with a focus on distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness and assertive communication as well body positivity, self compassion and acceptance.
Are you finding it hard to cope with day-to-day stressors? Are you struggling with food and body image, such as restricting, bingeing, purging, or yo-yo dieting? Do intrusive thoughts, images, or compulsions feel like they are taking over your life? Perhaps your use of drugs or alcohol has increased or feels out of control, or your anxiety is holding you back. Maybe you are wanting to foster stronger relationships and find more effective ways to deal with conflict, regulate emotions, or assert boundaries.
I am an experienced clinical counsellor and psychotherapist working in private hospital settings and private practice with a special interest in eating disorders, addictions, OCD and couples counselling with a focus on distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness and assertive communication as well body positivity, self compassion and acceptance.
Are you finding it hard to cope with day-to-day stressors? Are you struggling with food and body image, such as restricting, bingeing, purging, or yo-yo dieting? Do intrusive thoughts, images, or compulsions feel like they are taking over your life? Perhaps your use of drugs or alcohol has increased or feels out of control, or your anxiety is holding you back. Maybe you are wanting to foster stronger relationships and find more effective ways to deal with conflict, regulate emotions, or assert boundaries.
0460 832 082 View 0460 832 082
Brooke Morgan
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Camden, NSW 2570
You may be battling with patterns of restricting food, disordered eating, binge eating, obsessive exercise and body dysmorphia and feel like you want to change but don't know how?
Are you struggling in your personal relationships & battling the same issues? Perhaps betrayal, infidelity, loss, addiction, PTSD or other challenges exist? My couples counselling is influenced by the Gottman Method, Emotion Focused & Solutions Focused therapy. If hope & love still remain there is a way forward, let me help you find it.
You may be battling with patterns of restricting food, disordered eating, binge eating, obsessive exercise and body dysmorphia and feel like you want to change but don't know how?
Are you struggling in your personal relationships & battling the same issues? Perhaps betrayal, infidelity, loss, addiction, PTSD or other challenges exist? My couples counselling is influenced by the Gottman Method, Emotion Focused & Solutions Focused therapy. If hope & love still remain there is a way forward, let me help you find it.
(02) 4210 5854 View (02) 4210 5854
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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Alyssa Sterry
Counsellor, PACFA
Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153
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
John Hristoforidis
Social Worker, AMHSW
Forest Lodge, NSW 2037
Parts often present themselves by avoiding situations, getting angry, or through depression, anxiety, disordered eating, disconnection and dissociation.
Clients present to therapy for a variety of reasons. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space that meets where the client is at, and gently explores what's happening in their life. Together we can work towards goals that are alligned with their hopes, aspirations, desires or needs; to improve connection with the self, interpersonal relationships and the interplay with their surrounding social world.
Parts often present themselves by avoiding situations, getting angry, or through depression, anxiety, disordered eating, disconnection and dissociation.
Clients present to therapy for a variety of reasons. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space that meets where the client is at, and gently explores what's happening in their life. Together we can work towards goals that are alligned with their hopes, aspirations, desires or needs; to improve connection with the self, interpersonal relationships and the interplay with their surrounding social world.
(02) 9100 0965 View (02) 9100 0965
Rose Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I am passionate about working with adults who struggle with trauma, autism, OCD, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, & LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I take a relaxed & gentle approach to therapy sessions whilst remaining focused & analytical. I believe that therapy should be a safe space where you can show up exactly as you are & be met with warmth & compassion.
I am passionate about working with adults who struggle with trauma, autism, OCD, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, & LGBTQIA+ individuals.
I take a relaxed & gentle approach to therapy sessions whilst remaining focused & analytical. I believe that therapy should be a safe space where you can show up exactly as you are & be met with warmth & compassion.
(07) 2100 4001 View (07) 2100 4001
Jodie Gale
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Manly, NSW 2095
I provide soul-centered psychotherapy for eating disorders, complex trauma (childhood emotional neglect) and not feeling good enough.
You may look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or not good enough. You might turn to food for comfort, control, or relief, then feel shame, guilt, or self-criticism afterwards. Many of the women I work with carry the impact of early trauma, emotional neglect, or difficult mother–daughter relationships that continue to shape how they feel about themselves. Some feel stuck in patterns they don’t understand, while others are quietly asking, “who am I, really?” and longing for a deeper, more meaningful connection with themselves, their body, and their inner world.
I provide soul-centered psychotherapy for eating disorders, complex trauma (childhood emotional neglect) and not feeling good enough.
You may look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or not good enough. You might turn to food for comfort, control, or relief, then feel shame, guilt, or self-criticism afterwards. Many of the women I work with carry the impact of early trauma, emotional neglect, or difficult mother–daughter relationships that continue to shape how they feel about themselves. Some feel stuck in patterns they don’t understand, while others are quietly asking, “who am I, really?” and longing for a deeper, more meaningful connection with themselves, their body, and their inner world.
(02) 8294 7627 View (02) 8294 7627
Irene Osman
Counsellor, PACFA
Roselands, NSW 2196
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.
(02) 8105 6941 View (02) 8105 6941
BodyMatters Australasia
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Mosman, NSW 2088
BodyMatters Australasia provides treatment for eating disorders, body image issues and problematic exercise.
Our experienced team delivers evidence-based treatment for disordered eating, food and exercise concerns, or support for loved ones. We offer customised services in Psychology, Dietetics, and Paediatrics, with care face-to-face in Sydney, Maitland, Canberra, Adelaide, and via Telehealth.
BodyMatters Australasia provides treatment for eating disorders, body image issues and problematic exercise.
Our experienced team delivers evidence-based treatment for disordered eating, food and exercise concerns, or support for loved ones. We offer customised services in Psychology, Dietetics, and Paediatrics, with care face-to-face in Sydney, Maitland, Canberra, Adelaide, and via Telehealth.
(02) 9053 4580 View (02) 9053 4580
Lauren Barrett
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with adults living with eating disorders, experiencing acute and chronic injuries, chronic illness, psychological distress and diagnoses (particularly trauma and personality disorders).
If you are struggling with a life change, injury or a mental health condition, please reach out to discuss your needs and how I may be able to assist you to reach your goals and reduce symptoms via a collaborative, person-centred treatment approach. I offer self-help courses teaching mindfulness and DBT skills on our website.
I work with adults living with eating disorders, experiencing acute and chronic injuries, chronic illness, psychological distress and diagnoses (particularly trauma and personality disorders).
If you are struggling with a life change, injury or a mental health condition, please reach out to discuss your needs and how I may be able to assist you to reach your goals and reduce symptoms via a collaborative, person-centred treatment approach. I offer self-help courses teaching mindfulness and DBT skills on our website.
(02) 5016 1101 View (02) 5016 1101
Natalie Stavrou (Formally Vertoudakis)
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Woollahra, NSW 2025
I particularly enjoy working with anxiety, eating disorders and relationship issues.
Therapy is a safe space to help you speak openly. The goal is to help you build an understanding of your thoughts, emotional and behavioural responses. This assists clients with decision making, problem solving and focusing on adaptive rather than unhelpful coping styles. My therapeutic approach is based on CBT/CBT-E, schema therapy, behavioural approaches, motivational interviewing and emotion focused therapies. Sessions will involve strategies and homework tools to help optimise your goals and outcomes.
I particularly enjoy working with anxiety, eating disorders and relationship issues.
Therapy is a safe space to help you speak openly. The goal is to help you build an understanding of your thoughts, emotional and behavioural responses. This assists clients with decision making, problem solving and focusing on adaptive rather than unhelpful coping styles. My therapeutic approach is based on CBT/CBT-E, schema therapy, behavioural approaches, motivational interviewing and emotion focused therapies. Sessions will involve strategies and homework tools to help optimise your goals and outcomes.
(02) 9159 6970 View (02) 9159 6970
Ellie Maroun
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Campbelltown, NSW 2560
Waitlist for new clients
Her specific areas of interest include anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, eating disorders and trauma.
Alongside her clinical work, Ellie is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Charles Darwin University, where she enjoys supervising Clinical Psychology trainees. She is passionate about mentoring emerging psychologists and is currently accepting new supervision clients.
Her specific areas of interest include anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, eating disorders and trauma.
Alongside her clinical work, Ellie is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Charles Darwin University, where she enjoys supervising Clinical Psychology trainees. She is passionate about mentoring emerging psychologists and is currently accepting new supervision clients.
(02) 4210 5038 View (02) 4210 5038
Self Reflections
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
We work with anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, all types of trauma, neurodivergence, relationships issues, general life issues, among so much more.
Self Reflections is a psychology and wellbeing clinic based in Wollongong, for children, adolescents and adults, created as a place where people can slow down, feel met, and begin to make sense of their inner world. Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapy, nutrition and dietetic support, assessments, and supervision, alongside a growing body of educational resources, programs, and media designed to support reflection beyond the therapy room. While our work may extend across different formats, it all begins here, within the clinic, grounded in clinical integrity, ethical practice, and deep respect for the human exper
We work with anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, all types of trauma, neurodivergence, relationships issues, general life issues, among so much more.
Self Reflections is a psychology and wellbeing clinic based in Wollongong, for children, adolescents and adults, created as a place where people can slow down, feel met, and begin to make sense of their inner world. Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapy, nutrition and dietetic support, assessments, and supervision, alongside a growing body of educational resources, programs, and media designed to support reflection beyond the therapy room. While our work may extend across different formats, it all begins here, within the clinic, grounded in clinical integrity, ethical practice, and deep respect for the human exper
(02) 4210 5182 View (02) 4210 5182
Dr Antonia Saunokonoko
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L4
Sydney, NSW 2000
Are you struggling with an eating disorder, alcoholism or an addiction?
Addictions and eating disorders are complex conditions and even recovery can present its challenges. I offer a wealth of expertise in helping you gently move away from the struggle they can present. I use a wide range of techniques proven to help bring about change, as well as using warmth, compassion and patience to help you build the life you want.
Are you struggling with an eating disorder, alcoholism or an addiction?
Addictions and eating disorders are complex conditions and even recovery can present its challenges. I offer a wealth of expertise in helping you gently move away from the struggle they can present. I use a wide range of techniques proven to help bring about change, as well as using warmth, compassion and patience to help you build the life you want.
(02) 9159 6579 View (02) 9159 6579
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
Natalie Bishara
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Glenmore Park, NSW 2745
I am a registered psychologist with a deep interest in working with adolescents and adults seeking support and treatment for eating disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, relationship issues, and trauma.
Within my therapeutic approach, I utilise evidence-based therapies including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Family Based Therapy for Eating Disorders (FBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I am a registered psychologist with a deep interest in working with adolescents and adults seeking support and treatment for eating disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, relationship issues, and trauma.
Within my therapeutic approach, I utilise evidence-based therapies including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Family Based Therapy for Eating Disorders (FBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
(02) 8105 6942 View (02) 8105 6942
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.