Eating Disorders Counselling in Middle Park, VIC
I work with people who are navigating body image concerns, disordered eating/ eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, perfectionism, trauma, interactional patterns, or are simply trying to make sense of who they are in times of change.
I approach therapy holistically, supporting the mind, body, and emotions together. I bring evidence-based tools with a commitment for making space for realness, reflection and meaning making.
My clinical practices include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).
I work with people who are navigating body image concerns, disordered eating/ eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, perfectionism, trauma, interactional patterns, or are simply trying to make sense of who they are in times of change.
I approach therapy holistically, supporting the mind, body, and emotions together. I bring evidence-based tools with a commitment for making space for realness, reflection and meaning making.
My clinical practices include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).
The Melbourne Centre of Psychotherapy and Consultancy provides a peaceful environment where you are nurtured & respected. MCPC Psychologists & Psychotherapists work with adults, children & couples to provide therapeutic care for a broad range of mental health and interpersonal issues. Alongside our director Dr Sara Taylor we have 6 practitioners with different areas of expertise. We apply and integrate psychological therapies that best suit your needs, your preferences, and your specific mental health issues.
The Melbourne Centre of Psychotherapy and Consultancy provides a peaceful environment where you are nurtured & respected. MCPC Psychologists & Psychotherapists work with adults, children & couples to provide therapeutic care for a broad range of mental health and interpersonal issues. Alongside our director Dr Sara Taylor we have 6 practitioners with different areas of expertise. We apply and integrate psychological therapies that best suit your needs, your preferences, and your specific mental health issues.
She can provide treatment for a broad range of presenting issues, and has a special interest in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, disordered eating and chronic pain.
Iris is a client centered psychologist drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.
She can provide treatment for a broad range of presenting issues, and has a special interest in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, disordered eating and chronic pain.
Iris is a client centered psychologist drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.
These may include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobia, complex trauma, loss and grief, emotional overwhelm, eating disorders, sexual abuse, personality disorders, low self-esteem, and relationship problems.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in psychoanalytic theories which focus on gaining a deeper understanding of the self and one’s subjective experience. Rather than targeting symptoms in isolation, psychoanalytic psychotherapy seeks to uncover the underlying unconscious processes that shape patterns of thought, feeling and behaviour.
These may include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, phobia, complex trauma, loss and grief, emotional overwhelm, eating disorders, sexual abuse, personality disorders, low self-esteem, and relationship problems.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in psychoanalytic theories which focus on gaining a deeper understanding of the self and one’s subjective experience. Rather than targeting symptoms in isolation, psychoanalytic psychotherapy seeks to uncover the underlying unconscious processes that shape patterns of thought, feeling and behaviour.
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
We offer treatment for a wide range of symptoms including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma / PTSD, relationship challenges, stress management, adjusting to changes life circumstances, grief, low self-esteem and eating disorders.
South Yarra Psychology sees clients with a wide range of presenting issues. The practice has a team of highly-qualified psychologists. The practice offers a free 10-minute 'psychologist matching appointment' for new clients (via telephone); to discuss their treatment needs and recommend a psychologist who is best suited to these. Appointments (including the free psychologist matching appointment) can be booked through the practice's online booking system (accessible via www.SYP.au). The website also contains profiles on each of the psychologists, with their specific interests and treatment approaches.
We offer treatment for a wide range of symptoms including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, trauma / PTSD, relationship challenges, stress management, adjusting to changes life circumstances, grief, low self-esteem and eating disorders.
South Yarra Psychology sees clients with a wide range of presenting issues. The practice has a team of highly-qualified psychologists. The practice offers a free 10-minute 'psychologist matching appointment' for new clients (via telephone); to discuss their treatment needs and recommend a psychologist who is best suited to these. Appointments (including the free psychologist matching appointment) can be booked through the practice's online booking system (accessible via www.SYP.au). The website also contains profiles on each of the psychologists, with their specific interests and treatment approaches.
We are a team of Psychologists who are clinically endorsed, registered and provisionally registered professionals. We offer psychological counselling over a full range of mental health disorders and a variety of special focuses. We know that Psychology Practices are booked out for the next 6 months -1 year and waitlisted although we have expanded our professional team to meet the demand. We now have both Psychologists and Provisional Psychologists available for an immediate start.
We are a team of Psychologists who are clinically endorsed, registered and provisionally registered professionals. We offer psychological counselling over a full range of mental health disorders and a variety of special focuses. We know that Psychology Practices are booked out for the next 6 months -1 year and waitlisted although we have expanded our professional team to meet the demand. We now have both Psychologists and Provisional Psychologists available for an immediate start.
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Eating struggles, fears and unhelpful habits
Build confidence, resilience and ease anxiety.
Michelle is a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience treating depression, anxiety and eating/ body image disorders. She has also provided workshops and courses for General Practitioners and mental health workers. Her approach integrates cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, schema therapy and hypnosis. She is warm and empathic, down-to-earth and practical, while keeping in mind the bigger picture to help her clients achieve optimal mental health and take charge of their lives. Michelle currently practices in Healesville and offers telehealth consultations.
Michelle is a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience treating depression, anxiety and eating/ body image disorders. She has also provided workshops and courses for General Practitioners and mental health workers. Her approach integrates cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, schema therapy and hypnosis. She is warm and empathic, down-to-earth and practical, while keeping in mind the bigger picture to help her clients achieve optimal mental health and take charge of their lives. Michelle currently practices in Healesville and offers telehealth consultations.
Cathy has a special interest in disordered eating (ANZAED credentialed clinician) and trauma, and also works in the areas of grief, self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety, depression and adjusting to other life challenges.
Cathy provides collaborative, evidence-based and individual psychological support to adults of all ages. Cathy provides a warm and supportive approach to create the conditions where change can occur. Cathy supports clients seeking help for a range of issues, from every day concerns to more complex mental health conditions.
Cathy has a special interest in disordered eating (ANZAED credentialed clinician) and trauma, and also works in the areas of grief, self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety, depression and adjusting to other life challenges.
Cathy provides collaborative, evidence-based and individual psychological support to adults of all ages. Cathy provides a warm and supportive approach to create the conditions where change can occur. Cathy supports clients seeking help for a range of issues, from every day concerns to more complex mental health conditions.
Hello, I'm Rosie (she/her), I support adults (21yrs +) with a range of mental health concerns including eating disorders, disordered eating, ADHD, anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, low self-esteem and burnout.
My interpersonal style is warm, open and affirming. I am dedicated to providing treatment which is evidence-based, collaborative and holistic.
Hello, I'm Rosie (she/her), I support adults (21yrs +) with a range of mental health concerns including eating disorders, disordered eating, ADHD, anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, low self-esteem and burnout.
My interpersonal style is warm, open and affirming. I am dedicated to providing treatment which is evidence-based, collaborative and holistic.
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, mood, ADHD, identity, eating disorders, body image concerns, and the challenges of navigating major life transitions and relationships.
I have experience that spans both public and private mental health sectors across the UK, Italy, and Australia.
I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, mood, ADHD, identity, eating disorders, body image concerns, and the challenges of navigating major life transitions and relationships.
I have experience that spans both public and private mental health sectors across the UK, Italy, and Australia.
Opening Doors Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
3 Endorsed
Black Rock, VIC 3193
Waitlist for new clients
Leah is particularly interested in working with eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as, anxiety disorders, trauma, and interpersonal/relational difficulties.
Leah enjoys supporting clients to make long lasting cognitive, behavioural and emotional changes, improving their mental health, to reach their full potential, in order to live a more meaningful, purposeful life, and promote their overall wellbeing. Leah empowers clients to be more like the person they want to be, and live the life they want to be living.
Leah is particularly interested in working with eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as, anxiety disorders, trauma, and interpersonal/relational difficulties.
Leah enjoys supporting clients to make long lasting cognitive, behavioural and emotional changes, improving their mental health, to reach their full potential, in order to live a more meaningful, purposeful life, and promote their overall wellbeing. Leah empowers clients to be more like the person they want to be, and live the life they want to be living.
Camila, our Principal Clinical Psychologist, is an LGBTQIA+ ally, a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
As a bilingual, neurodivergent clinician, Camila understands the challenges of multicultural and diverse communities. She uses CBT, ACT and Mindfulness (regular and mundane) techniques. Humour and compassion are at the core of Camila's approach. Camila champions her clients to live authentically and to rid themselves of societal expectations that harm them.
Camila, our Principal Clinical Psychologist, is an LGBTQIA+ ally, a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
As a bilingual, neurodivergent clinician, Camila understands the challenges of multicultural and diverse communities. She uses CBT, ACT and Mindfulness (regular and mundane) techniques. Humour and compassion are at the core of Camila's approach. Camila champions her clients to live authentically and to rid themselves of societal expectations that harm them.
Laura has additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Guided Self Help, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eating Disorder Specific Training through the National Eating Disorder Collaboration.
Laura work's with presentations such as PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, autism, body image concerns, relationship issues, mild intellectual disability, ADHD, and eating disorders for individuals aged 14 and above.
Laura has additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Guided Self Help, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eating Disorder Specific Training through the National Eating Disorder Collaboration.
Laura work's with presentations such as PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, autism, body image concerns, relationship issues, mild intellectual disability, ADHD, and eating disorders for individuals aged 14 and above.
We offer support for anxiety, depression, eating disorders & many other issues effecting the health & functioning of women & girls.
Melbourne Centre for Women’s Mental Health is a proud Australian feminist mental health service that offers a growing number of clinical and educational programs for women and girls of Victoria. Established in 2018, we stand for anti-oppressive practices in mental health care and offer a variety of therapeutic programs and professional programs designed to empower our clients. We also conduct our own research, publish regular articles and promote lived experience voices.
We offer support for anxiety, depression, eating disorders & many other issues effecting the health & functioning of women & girls.
Melbourne Centre for Women’s Mental Health is a proud Australian feminist mental health service that offers a growing number of clinical and educational programs for women and girls of Victoria. Established in 2018, we stand for anti-oppressive practices in mental health care and offer a variety of therapeutic programs and professional programs designed to empower our clients. We also conduct our own research, publish regular articles and promote lived experience voices.
Toula's areas of expertise include relationship and interpersonal issues; anxiety/depression management; conflict resolution; body esteem and eating disorders; self esteem/ assertiveness training; stress management; school/work based issues; gender/sexuality issues; trauma/ptsd; adjusting to transitions and life changes, grief and loss; parenting issues.
For 20 years, Toula has had the opportunity of working with people who have maintained a commitment to their wellbeing by addressing challenging issues in their lives. Toula has had extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, adults and families across a range of settings including public mental health, school setting, Relationships Australia and private practice. Toula maintains a wholistic approach and believes that individuals and families are the experts of their own lives and values their contribution in counselling.
Toula's areas of expertise include relationship and interpersonal issues; anxiety/depression management; conflict resolution; body esteem and eating disorders; self esteem/ assertiveness training; stress management; school/work based issues; gender/sexuality issues; trauma/ptsd; adjusting to transitions and life changes, grief and loss; parenting issues.
For 20 years, Toula has had the opportunity of working with people who have maintained a commitment to their wellbeing by addressing challenging issues in their lives. Toula has had extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, adults and families across a range of settings including public mental health, school setting, Relationships Australia and private practice. Toula maintains a wholistic approach and believes that individuals and families are the experts of their own lives and values their contribution in counselling.
I have a special interest in helping people living with the effects of trauma, eating disorders, and body image concerns, and this was the focus of my PhD.
I provide evidence-based therapy that’s grounded in compassion and respect. I’ve supported individuals of all ages in both public and private settings, giving me a wide range of experiences in clinical practice.
I have a special interest in helping people living with the effects of trauma, eating disorders, and body image concerns, and this was the focus of my PhD.
I provide evidence-based therapy that’s grounded in compassion and respect. I’ve supported individuals of all ages in both public and private settings, giving me a wide range of experiences in clinical practice.
I offer treatment and support for a range of concerns including general mental health, eating disorders, body image concerns, body dysmorphia, LGBTQIA+ mental health, neurodivergence, identity and self-exploration, and anxiety.
As an openly queer woman, it is my priority to create a safe and affirming space for my clients to be vulnerable without fear of judgement. I offer both warmth and challenge, and my sessions aim to promote empowerment, shame reduction, and self compassion and self-acceptance.
I offer treatment and support for a range of concerns including general mental health, eating disorders, body image concerns, body dysmorphia, LGBTQIA+ mental health, neurodivergence, identity and self-exploration, and anxiety.
As an openly queer woman, it is my priority to create a safe and affirming space for my clients to be vulnerable without fear of judgement. I offer both warmth and challenge, and my sessions aim to promote empowerment, shame reduction, and self compassion and self-acceptance.
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.
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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.