Eating Disorders Psychologists and Therapists in Mount Eliza, VIC
Recently, I have been using an Internal Family Systems approach with my clients who have more complex presenting issues such as trauma and eating disorders.
Michelle is a fully registered psychologist with over 20 years experience working in private and public health settings. Michelle works from a person-centred approach that actively involves the client in their own own treatment planning and goal setting. She recognises that clients require an individually tailored treatment approach depending on their goals and needs to ensure they get the most out of therapy. Her style is warm, collaborative and engaging.
Recently, I have been using an Internal Family Systems approach with my clients who have more complex presenting issues such as trauma and eating disorders.
Michelle is a fully registered psychologist with over 20 years experience working in private and public health settings. Michelle works from a person-centred approach that actively involves the client in their own own treatment planning and goal setting. She recognises that clients require an individually tailored treatment approach depending on their goals and needs to ensure they get the most out of therapy. Her style is warm, collaborative and engaging.
Supporting a wide range of concerns including: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Self-esteem, Relational dynamics, Confidence, Grief, Conflict, Anger, Eating Disorder behaviour management
My mission is to provide a safe, non-judgmental and confidential therapeutic environment for my clients. With over 15yrs of experience, you can explore any issues, receive support, navigate feelings and develop a toolbox of coping strategies to help move forward.
Acknowledge the Past, Embrace Today, Look Forward to the Future.
Supporting a wide range of concerns including: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Self-esteem, Relational dynamics, Confidence, Grief, Conflict, Anger, Eating Disorder behaviour management
My mission is to provide a safe, non-judgmental and confidential therapeutic environment for my clients. With over 15yrs of experience, you can explore any issues, receive support, navigate feelings and develop a toolbox of coping strategies to help move forward.
Acknowledge the Past, Embrace Today, Look Forward to the Future.
I love working with teens and adults who are facing challenges in their lives that they may feel are insurmountable. They may be struggling with grief, identity, big transitions or general feelings of demotivation, depression and anxiety. They may be having problems communicating or setting boundaries in relationships and need someone to walk alongside them in finding ways to build healthier coping strategies, begin to notice the beauty in life or get their spark back.
I love working with teens and adults who are facing challenges in their lives that they may feel are insurmountable. They may be struggling with grief, identity, big transitions or general feelings of demotivation, depression and anxiety. They may be having problems communicating or setting boundaries in relationships and need someone to walk alongside them in finding ways to build healthier coping strategies, begin to notice the beauty in life or get their spark back.
I see women with anxiety, burnout, depression, women who are in life transitions, eating disorders, neurodivergence and high performing women some of whom want to up level and others who are tired of perfectionism.
I offer face to face or Telehealth sessions to women under a mental health care plan, privately or as a self managed or plan managed NDIS participant.
My face to face clinic is boutique, warm and inviting.
I see women with anxiety, burnout, depression, women who are in life transitions, eating disorders, neurodivergence and high performing women some of whom want to up level and others who are tired of perfectionism.
I offer face to face or Telehealth sessions to women under a mental health care plan, privately or as a self managed or plan managed NDIS participant.
My face to face clinic is boutique, warm and inviting.
I offer support around trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, body image, grief and loss and those hard life moments that don't always fit in a neat category.
Hello:-) You've probably read 12 bios at this point and all the words are running together or sound the same. Or you're flicking thru photos of clinicians hoping that will give you clarity on who will be a good fit. I get it. "Therapist shopping" can be hard and overwhelming. And chances are if you're searching, you're struggling with something. Maybe I can offer a compassionate and safe enough space to help. I'm Vanessa. I'm a mental health social worker and qualified therapist with 20 years of experience. I am genuinely invested in supporting my clients to make sustainable changes in their lives.
I offer support around trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, body image, grief and loss and those hard life moments that don't always fit in a neat category.
Hello:-) You've probably read 12 bios at this point and all the words are running together or sound the same. Or you're flicking thru photos of clinicians hoping that will give you clarity on who will be a good fit. I get it. "Therapist shopping" can be hard and overwhelming. And chances are if you're searching, you're struggling with something. Maybe I can offer a compassionate and safe enough space to help. I'm Vanessa. I'm a mental health social worker and qualified therapist with 20 years of experience. I am genuinely invested in supporting my clients to make sustainable changes in their lives.
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
Do you want to feel better, lighter, have better relationships and feel joy again? My aim is to get you to remember who you truly are and help you to thrive in your life. My varied education and life experience allows me a depth of understanding of the complexities my clients face and tangible ways to move forward towards a positive life. Things can get better. Life can be joyful. No matter what you are facing, or how you are feeling, we can take steps towards a much brighter future. Reconnect with yourself and learn to live your truest, most beautiful life.
Do you want to feel better, lighter, have better relationships and feel joy again? My aim is to get you to remember who you truly are and help you to thrive in your life. My varied education and life experience allows me a depth of understanding of the complexities my clients face and tangible ways to move forward towards a positive life. Things can get better. Life can be joyful. No matter what you are facing, or how you are feeling, we can take steps towards a much brighter future. Reconnect with yourself and learn to live your truest, most beautiful life.
I work with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, I recognise that all clients are unique and therefore approach each and every session with genuineness, curiosity and a range of therapeutic interventions that I can draw on to support my clients. My specialty is working with Children, Adolescents, Mums and Bubs and Families. This client group can benefit from attachment-based interventions, relationship and communication skills as well as emotion regulation and psychoeducation.
I work with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, I recognise that all clients are unique and therefore approach each and every session with genuineness, curiosity and a range of therapeutic interventions that I can draw on to support my clients. My specialty is working with Children, Adolescents, Mums and Bubs and Families. This client group can benefit from attachment-based interventions, relationship and communication skills as well as emotion regulation and psychoeducation.
I completed the Master’s of Counselling and Psychotherapy at The Cairnmillar Institute, Melbourne, specialising in; trauma & grief, depression & anxiety, relationships, sexuality, chronic pain, work/school issues, communication, emotional regulation and processing, perfectionism & inner criticism and eating disorders.
I wholeheartedly believe in therapeutic healing through safety, compassion & acceptance in the present moment. If we are in distress, feeling lost, alone, sad, anxious or angry it can be hard to know whom to talk with or, what to talk about. Sometimes we don't want to talk at all to start with and, would prefer to do a creative/movement exercise to express ourselves. Maybe we know exactly what we want to talk about and explore, maybe learning new skills to integrate into daily life. I can be there to support you, whatever stage you are at.
I completed the Master’s of Counselling and Psychotherapy at The Cairnmillar Institute, Melbourne, specialising in; trauma & grief, depression & anxiety, relationships, sexuality, chronic pain, work/school issues, communication, emotional regulation and processing, perfectionism & inner criticism and eating disorders.
I wholeheartedly believe in therapeutic healing through safety, compassion & acceptance in the present moment. If we are in distress, feeling lost, alone, sad, anxious or angry it can be hard to know whom to talk with or, what to talk about. Sometimes we don't want to talk at all to start with and, would prefer to do a creative/movement exercise to express ourselves. Maybe we know exactly what we want to talk about and explore, maybe learning new skills to integrate into daily life. I can be there to support you, whatever stage you are at.
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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.
Whether it's eating disorders, trauma, or just a quiet sense that there is something missing, we are all prone to burnout.
Danu is a Melbourne-based psychologist who believes therapy is a paradox of acceptance and challenge. It is a puzzle to be solved with patients who have some psychic or social injury and are looking for someone to help them accept both who they are, and who they can be. Danu has a PhD (Clinical Psychology) and was a lecturer and a clinician in justice and hospital settings. Danu is also expert in psychological assessments.
Whether it's eating disorders, trauma, or just a quiet sense that there is something missing, we are all prone to burnout.
Danu is a Melbourne-based psychologist who believes therapy is a paradox of acceptance and challenge. It is a puzzle to be solved with patients who have some psychic or social injury and are looking for someone to help them accept both who they are, and who they can be. Danu has a PhD (Clinical Psychology) and was a lecturer and a clinician in justice and hospital settings. Danu is also expert in psychological assessments.
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 am an experienced Clinical Psychologist helping individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating and binge eating, and body image issues.
While I am a therapist, I am a human first and I believe that therapy shouldn’t be formal or scary. I welcome all body shapes, sizes and identities and practice from a weight inclusive framework. I also work with clients who have tried traditional Eating Disorders therapies in the past, and perhaps need an alternative approach that goes deeper.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist helping individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating and binge eating, and body image issues.
While I am a therapist, I am a human first and I believe that therapy shouldn’t be formal or scary. I welcome all body shapes, sizes and identities and practice from a weight inclusive framework. I also work with clients who have tried traditional Eating Disorders therapies in the past, and perhaps need an alternative approach that goes deeper.
I support adults experiencing eating disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression and related concerns.
In sessions, I aim to create a warm, collaborative and thoughtful space. My approach is evidence-based and integrative, drawing on psychodynamic and attachment theories, and modern neuroscience. Depending on my clients' specific needs, I utilise several evidence-based modalities including CBT, CBT-E, and cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
I support adults experiencing eating disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression and related concerns.
In sessions, I aim to create a warm, collaborative and thoughtful space. My approach is evidence-based and integrative, drawing on psychodynamic and attachment theories, and modern neuroscience. Depending on my clients' specific needs, I utilise several evidence-based modalities including CBT, CBT-E, and cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
Kate is particularly passionate about working with people affected by eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns and anxiety.
Kate draws upon a range of therapeutic frameworks, which she tailors to the specific clinical needs of the individuals she works with. She has formal training in several evidence-based treatments for mental health issues including gold standard treatments for eating disorders (e.g., CBT-E, FBT).
Kate is particularly passionate about working with people affected by eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns and anxiety.
Kate draws upon a range of therapeutic frameworks, which she tailors to the specific clinical needs of the individuals she works with. She has formal training in several evidence-based treatments for mental health issues including gold standard treatments for eating disorders (e.g., CBT-E, FBT).
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.
I'm a clinical psychologist, EMDR therapist, and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician.
I offer therapy Australia-wide via telehealth. I use a range of approaches, adapted to your needs, including EMDR, Schema Therapy, Specialist Supportive Clinical Management, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. My preferred therapies are those that support you to address the deep, underlying difficulties that are still impacting your life now.
I'm a clinical psychologist, EMDR therapist, and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician.
I offer therapy Australia-wide via telehealth. I use a range of approaches, adapted to your needs, including EMDR, Schema Therapy, Specialist Supportive Clinical Management, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. My preferred therapies are those that support you to address the deep, underlying difficulties that are still impacting your life now.
I specialise in supporting kids, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, eating disorders or body image concerns.
I am a Clinical Psychologist. I have completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I offer CBT, ACT and schema therapy as my main approaches.
I specialise in supporting kids, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, eating disorders or body image concerns.
I am a Clinical Psychologist. I have completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I offer CBT, ACT and schema therapy as my main approaches.
I am a credentialed eating disorder clinician and EMDR Therapist who works with adolescents and adults to help empower them to be the best version of themselves.
s well as having an interest eating disorders and trauma, I have experience working with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues and grief. I take a warm, empathetic and client-centred approach to help you improve your well-being. I utilise a range of evidence-based treatments that are suited to your needs.
I am a credentialed eating disorder clinician and EMDR Therapist who works with adolescents and adults to help empower them to be the best version of themselves.
s well as having an interest eating disorders and trauma, I have experience working with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues and grief. I take a warm, empathetic and client-centred approach to help you improve your well-being. I utilise a range of evidence-based treatments that are suited to your needs.
Our Eating Disorders and Body Image Hub is staffed by specialists with extensive experience in the field of eating disorders and body image issues.
Melbourne Centre for Women’s Mental Health supports women and girls experiencing anxiety, eating and body image concerns, trauma, grief, and complex life transitions. Many clients seek support when demands have become difficult to manage, or when previous approaches have not led to meaningful change. We provide individual, evidence-based psychological care tailored to each client, helping them understand what’s happening, reduce distress, and move toward more sustainable patterns of functioning. As a feminist-informed service, we are committed to anti-oppressive, respectful care and collaborative, coordinated support where needed.
Our Eating Disorders and Body Image Hub is staffed by specialists with extensive experience in the field of eating disorders and body image issues.
Melbourne Centre for Women’s Mental Health supports women and girls experiencing anxiety, eating and body image concerns, trauma, grief, and complex life transitions. Many clients seek support when demands have become difficult to manage, or when previous approaches have not led to meaningful change. We provide individual, evidence-based psychological care tailored to each client, helping them understand what’s happening, reduce distress, and move toward more sustainable patterns of functioning. As a feminist-informed service, we are committed to anti-oppressive, respectful care and collaborative, coordinated support where needed.
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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.