Eating Disorders Psychologists and Therapists in Ferntree Gully, VIC
You may be struggling with binge eating, restricting, food noise, body image or self-esteem, or simply feel exhausted by years of battling food and your weight.
I have a particular interest in eating disorders, disordered eating and body image, supported by extensive specialist training. My approach combines professional knowledge and evidence-based therapy with genuine care, empathy, non-judgement and the understanding that comes from lived experience. Therapy is tailored to you and what you need.
You may be struggling with binge eating, restricting, food noise, body image or self-esteem, or simply feel exhausted by years of battling food and your weight.
I have a particular interest in eating disorders, disordered eating and body image, supported by extensive specialist training. My approach combines professional knowledge and evidence-based therapy with genuine care, empathy, non-judgement and the understanding that comes from lived experience. Therapy is tailored to you and what you need.
I'm a clinical psychologist, EMDR therapist, and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician.
My preferred approaches are those that draw on the therapeutic relationship and that address the deep, underlying difficulties that still affect you now. I mainly use EMDR and Schema Therapy, with touches of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I'm a clinical psychologist, EMDR therapist, and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician.
My preferred approaches are those that draw on the therapeutic relationship and that address the deep, underlying difficulties that still affect you now. I mainly use EMDR and Schema Therapy, with touches of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I am a clinical psychologist with 22 years of experience working with people with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADHD, ASD, bipolar disorder, complex PTSD and borderline personality disorder..
I am a clinical psychologist with 22 years of experience working with people with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADHD, ASD, bipolar disorder, complex PTSD and borderline personality disorder..
I am a Provisional Psychologist currently completing my Master of Clinical Psychology, with experience supporting clients across the lifespan. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. I tailor evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Schema Therapy, to meet each person’s unique needs, drawing on my background in research on parenting, child development, and sexual health.
I am a Provisional Psychologist currently completing my Master of Clinical Psychology, with experience supporting clients across the lifespan. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. I tailor evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Schema Therapy, to meet each person’s unique needs, drawing on my background in research on parenting, child development, and sexual health.
At Eucalyptus Psychology, we support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating life’s challenges—including anxiety, low mood, trauma, stress, neurodivergence, and relationship difficulties. We also provide comprehensive assessments for ASD, ADHD, and cognitive functioning. Many people who come to us are looking for practical tools, genuine understanding, and a space where they can feel truly heard. Our team of 13 psychologists works across our Olinda and Mooroolbark clinics, offering thoughtful, evidence-based therapy and assessment in calm, nature-filled environments designed to support reflection and healing.
At Eucalyptus Psychology, we support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating life’s challenges—including anxiety, low mood, trauma, stress, neurodivergence, and relationship difficulties. We also provide comprehensive assessments for ASD, ADHD, and cognitive functioning. Many people who come to us are looking for practical tools, genuine understanding, and a space where they can feel truly heard. Our team of 13 psychologists works across our Olinda and Mooroolbark clinics, offering thoughtful, evidence-based therapy and assessment in calm, nature-filled environments designed to support reflection and healing.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults improve their mental health and well-being. I have worked in diverse settings, including community mental health services, outpatient clinics, schools, and private practice, both locally and abroad. I offer compassionate, personalised support for a wide range of concerns and also help parents and couples navigate parenting and relationship challenges. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with children and offer limited hours of play therapy for children 3 and up.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults improve their mental health and well-being. I have worked in diverse settings, including community mental health services, outpatient clinics, schools, and private practice, both locally and abroad. I offer compassionate, personalised support for a wide range of concerns and also help parents and couples navigate parenting and relationship challenges. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with children and offer limited hours of play therapy for children 3 and up.
At Ultimate Success and Wellbeing Psychology, I deliver a range of services for older teenagers, adults and couples. This includes anxiety, depression, psychiatric disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, mediation, domestic violence Issues, critical incident stress management debriefing and anger and behaviour management. I have been registered as a psychologist for nearly 20 years and have held a variety of roles. This includes managing a counselling team, youth team, domestic violence team and many mental health teams.
At Ultimate Success and Wellbeing Psychology, I deliver a range of services for older teenagers, adults and couples. This includes anxiety, depression, psychiatric disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, mediation, domestic violence Issues, critical incident stress management debriefing and anger and behaviour management. I have been registered as a psychologist for nearly 20 years and have held a variety of roles. This includes managing a counselling team, youth team, domestic violence team and many mental health teams.
Therapy can allow us to get to know, and live from, the self that guides all we want to be and guides our intuition; the self behind what world has led us to believe we are. By understanding all the aspects of being (mind, body, relational, transpersonal and contextual) therapy can help us learn how to negotiate life, let go of things that hinder us and live in a manner which is more conscious of all that is meaningful to us as individuals. In this way a person can live life to the full, in a manner that is true to yourself, leaves you feeling fulfilled and constantly growing.
Therapy can allow us to get to know, and live from, the self that guides all we want to be and guides our intuition; the self behind what world has led us to believe we are. By understanding all the aspects of being (mind, body, relational, transpersonal and contextual) therapy can help us learn how to negotiate life, let go of things that hinder us and live in a manner which is more conscious of all that is meaningful to us as individuals. In this way a person can live life to the full, in a manner that is true to yourself, leaves you feeling fulfilled and constantly growing.
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We are a team of Clinical Psychologists and Pstchologists who provide quality mental health care. We support emotional wellbeing and mental health through compassionate and collaborative therapy.
Let us help you connect with one of our psychologists who meets your needs and is available to see you, online or in-person.
We are a team of Clinical Psychologists and Pstchologists who provide quality mental health care. We support emotional wellbeing and mental health through compassionate and collaborative therapy.
Let us help you connect with one of our psychologists who meets your needs and is available to see you, online or in-person.
Sara is also a credentialed Eating Disorder clinician.
Sara works with clients from the age of 15 years onwards and has extensive experience in the areas of eating disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, trauma presentations, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and grief and loss. Her practice is weight-inclusive, trauma-informed and affirming of gender and neurodiversity.
Sara is also a credentialed Eating Disorder clinician.
Sara works with clients from the age of 15 years onwards and has extensive experience in the areas of eating disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, trauma presentations, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and grief and loss. Her practice is weight-inclusive, trauma-informed and affirming of gender and neurodiversity.
Laura specialises in support around depression, anxiety, eating disorders and body-image related issues, women's health and LGBTQIA+ clients, and also works with many adults, adolescents and children (6+) on other common mental health and life-related issues (e.g. attachment, trauma, OCD, stress, alcohol use).
Laura works with Psychodynamic (in depth, person-centered and attachment informed talking therapy) and Schema Therapy, incorporating here and now strategies and work on mindful presence and compassion. With children she incorporates play, drawing and work with systems around a child (family/school).
Laura specialises in support around depression, anxiety, eating disorders and body-image related issues, women's health and LGBTQIA+ clients, and also works with many adults, adolescents and children (6+) on other common mental health and life-related issues (e.g. attachment, trauma, OCD, stress, alcohol use).
Laura works with Psychodynamic (in depth, person-centered and attachment informed talking therapy) and Schema Therapy, incorporating here and now strategies and work on mindful presence and compassion. With children she incorporates play, drawing and work with systems around a child (family/school).
I have a keen interest in working with individuals with body image and eating-related concerns, as well as general mental health challenges including men's health, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, low mood and depression, adjustment, grief, trauma, neurodivergence, sexuality and gender, relationship difficulty, work stress, and many others. Having training in differing treatment modes means I can tailor an assessment and treatment approach that is appropriate to your presentation. I am welcoming new clients aged 12+.
I have a keen interest in working with individuals with body image and eating-related concerns, as well as general mental health challenges including men's health, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, low mood and depression, adjustment, grief, trauma, neurodivergence, sexuality and gender, relationship difficulty, work stress, and many others. Having training in differing treatment modes means I can tailor an assessment and treatment approach that is appropriate to your presentation. I am welcoming new clients aged 12+.
My focus is relationship anxiety and attachment patterns, alongside complex trauma, eating disorders, and couples work.
I work with adults experiencing relationship anxiety, fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, reassurance-seeking, jealousy or comparison, and reactions that feel disproportionate to what triggered them. These patterns tend to repeat across relationships, and often sit alongside high personal standards or a habit of putting others' needs first.
These patterns may have developed as responses to childhood relationships that were inconsistent, critical, or unpredictable. We work to both understand where these patterns came from and how they show up today to work towards lasting change.
My focus is relationship anxiety and attachment patterns, alongside complex trauma, eating disorders, and couples work.
I work with adults experiencing relationship anxiety, fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, reassurance-seeking, jealousy or comparison, and reactions that feel disproportionate to what triggered them. These patterns tend to repeat across relationships, and often sit alongside high personal standards or a habit of putting others' needs first.
These patterns may have developed as responses to childhood relationships that were inconsistent, critical, or unpredictable. We work to both understand where these patterns came from and how they show up today to work towards lasting change.
I specialise in working with clients with eating disorders, anxiety, low mood/depression, autism and ADHD (a full list is a little further down).
I use a blend of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practices to tailor sessions to your individual needs. I’m committed to creating a safe, open, and supportive space where you can explore your experiences without judgement.
I specialise in working with clients with eating disorders, anxiety, low mood/depression, autism and ADHD (a full list is a little further down).
I use a blend of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practices to tailor sessions to your individual needs. I’m committed to creating a safe, open, and supportive space where you can explore your experiences without judgement.
Rodneys special interests include: Eating Disorders, Generalised Anxiety, Perfectionism, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD), Social Anxiety.
Rodney is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been providing help to Ringwood and the surrounding community since 2015. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and a Fellow of the APS Clinical College, as well as a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
Rodneys special interests include: Eating Disorders, Generalised Anxiety, Perfectionism, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD), Social Anxiety.
Rodney is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been providing help to Ringwood and the surrounding community since 2015. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and a Fellow of the APS Clinical College, as well as a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
I work as a clinical psychologist and practice upon a foundation of empathy and authenticity. To embrace vulnerability is terrifying, so I prioritise creating a supportive safe space with my clients to move towards recovery goals. I am passionate about shifting the ‘hush-hush’ discourse around vulnerabilities with mental health, and empowering individuals to embrace the human nature to experience difficulties.
I work as a clinical psychologist and practice upon a foundation of empathy and authenticity. To embrace vulnerability is terrifying, so I prioritise creating a supportive safe space with my clients to move towards recovery goals. I am passionate about shifting the ‘hush-hush’ discourse around vulnerabilities with mental health, and empowering individuals to embrace the human nature to experience difficulties.
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.
We use a holistic, person-centred and evidence-based approach, combining specialised psychological interventions to support anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, stress, emotional regulation, executive functioning, social challenges and life transitions. Every person is unique, so therapy is tailored to individual needs, strengths and goals, with practical strategies integrated into daily life. Genuine care, neurodiversity-affirming practice and best-practice treatment guide our sessions. Fees are reasonable, and we aim to offer timely appointments when support is most needed.
We use a holistic, person-centred and evidence-based approach, combining specialised psychological interventions to support anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, stress, emotional regulation, executive functioning, social challenges and life transitions. Every person is unique, so therapy is tailored to individual needs, strengths and goals, with practical strategies integrated into daily life. Genuine care, neurodiversity-affirming practice and best-practice treatment guide our sessions. Fees are reasonable, and we aim to offer timely appointments when support is most needed.
I enjoy working with individuals 13+ years presenting with anxiety disorders, eating disorders, mood difficulties, emotional difficulties, low self esteem, adjustment and life stressors, OCD, Phobias, burnout, work stress, trauma, PTSD and body image.
To help clients achieve the change they are seeking, I use a range of treatment modalities including CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, exposure therapy, CBT-E ( Eating Disorders) and MANTRA (Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults).
I enjoy working with individuals 13+ years presenting with anxiety disorders, eating disorders, mood difficulties, emotional difficulties, low self esteem, adjustment and life stressors, OCD, Phobias, burnout, work stress, trauma, PTSD and body image.
To help clients achieve the change they are seeking, I use a range of treatment modalities including CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, exposure therapy, CBT-E ( Eating Disorders) and MANTRA (Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults).
I work with clients who may be struggling with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, relationship issues, grief or other mental health difficulties.
I believe that therapy begins by learning about and understanding each individual client. I believe that the client-therapist relationship is paramount to effective therapy, and I approach therapy in an empathetic way with this in mind. I work hard to ensure my clients feel free to talk openly about their problems without judgement. I use evidence-based approaches, personalised to best suit each individual client. I am open and upfront with my clients and aim to walk beside them on their journey.
Note that I run a waitlist, but if you can't wait, we have several skilled clinicians at The May Clinic with immediate availability.
I work with clients who may be struggling with PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, relationship issues, grief or other mental health difficulties.
I believe that therapy begins by learning about and understanding each individual client. I believe that the client-therapist relationship is paramount to effective therapy, and I approach therapy in an empathetic way with this in mind. I work hard to ensure my clients feel free to talk openly about their problems without judgement. I use evidence-based approaches, personalised to best suit each individual client. I am open and upfront with my clients and aim to walk beside them on their journey.
Note that I run a waitlist, but if you can't wait, we have several skilled clinicians at The May Clinic with immediate availability.
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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.