Eating Disorders Psychologists and Therapists in Pakenham, VIC
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.
I am a Holistic counselor and Psychotherapist specializing in Somatic therapy. I work in a 1-1 therapeutic setting, run online workshops, and facilitate women's circles and embodied movement classes. My work is aimed at helping clients unravel disempowering beliefs, painful narratives, cultural conditioning & trauma that prevents them from living a fully expressed life. I weave together the many different healing modalities I have studied over the past ten years. (Inc studies in women’s health, yoga, embodiment, counseling, somatic therapy, and psychotherapy)
I am a Holistic counselor and Psychotherapist specializing in Somatic therapy. I work in a 1-1 therapeutic setting, run online workshops, and facilitate women's circles and embodied movement classes. My work is aimed at helping clients unravel disempowering beliefs, painful narratives, cultural conditioning & trauma that prevents them from living a fully expressed life. I weave together the many different healing modalities I have studied over the past ten years. (Inc studies in women’s health, yoga, embodiment, counseling, somatic therapy, and psychotherapy)
Nature plus Nurture specialise in counselling for children, adolescents and families. The founder and Director 'Jen Rushani' is a qualified Child Play Therapist (Master of Child Play Therapy) with a background in Psychology and extensive career in Early Childhood Education and early intervention. Nature plus Nurture provide the following services, Child Play Therapy, Filial Therapy (educational model of family therapy), Adolescent Counselling, and a Learn to Play Program with a focus on building pretend play skills in young children.
Nature plus Nurture specialise in counselling for children, adolescents and families. The founder and Director 'Jen Rushani' is a qualified Child Play Therapist (Master of Child Play Therapy) with a background in Psychology and extensive career in Early Childhood Education and early intervention. Nature plus Nurture provide the following services, Child Play Therapy, Filial Therapy (educational model of family therapy), Adolescent Counselling, and a Learn to Play Program with a focus on building pretend play skills in young children.
Jenny can support children, young people and adults with bereavement/grief and loss, anxiety, depression, complex trauma (e.g. family violence, sexual abuse), single event trauma, ASD/ADHD, social/peer relationship difficulties, eating disorders, self harm/suicidal ideation.
Jenny offers online creative counselling to children, teenagers and adults which includes both talking therapy and creative modalities including virtual sand tray therapy, clay/play doh, small world play (miniatures), expressive art, games, mindfulness and metaphorical cards.
Jenny can support children, young people and adults with bereavement/grief and loss, anxiety, depression, complex trauma (e.g. family violence, sexual abuse), single event trauma, ASD/ADHD, social/peer relationship difficulties, eating disorders, self harm/suicidal ideation.
Jenny offers online creative counselling to children, teenagers and adults which includes both talking therapy and creative modalities including virtual sand tray therapy, clay/play doh, small world play (miniatures), expressive art, games, mindfulness and metaphorical cards.
Our Psychologists are able to provide therapy & assessments for adults experiencing potential ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, stress, anger issues, relationship problems, self-esteem issues and addiction issues and in children, issues such as school-based & behavioural concerns, eating disorders, childhood disorders (eg Autism, ADHD)
At Mindspace Psychology we provide a range of therapies and assessments depending on your individual needs for children, adolescents, couples and adults. These sessions are usually 50mins in length. At your first appointment, a thorough assessment is conducted with your treating Psychologist, to allow the development of the best treatment plan. Treatment options will be discussed during the initial appointment and these will form the basis for future sessions. Our Psychologists are able to provide therapy to clients experiencing a number of difficulties using a warm and empathetic approach to help them reach their full potential.
Our Psychologists are able to provide therapy & assessments for adults experiencing potential ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, stress, anger issues, relationship problems, self-esteem issues and addiction issues and in children, issues such as school-based & behavioural concerns, eating disorders, childhood disorders (eg Autism, ADHD)
At Mindspace Psychology we provide a range of therapies and assessments depending on your individual needs for children, adolescents, couples and adults. These sessions are usually 50mins in length. At your first appointment, a thorough assessment is conducted with your treating Psychologist, to allow the development of the best treatment plan. Treatment options will be discussed during the initial appointment and these will form the basis for future sessions. Our Psychologists are able to provide therapy to clients experiencing a number of difficulties using a warm and empathetic approach to help them reach their full potential.
Other themes I regularly work with are relationships, trauma, grief, co-dependency, addiction, eating disorders and I can offer Faith Based Therapy.
My gift and desire to help others use creative expression is what has me leaping out of bed each day. I want to help others use creative expression to explore what's going on for them, helping them delve into their inner worlds. I grew up in an intensely creative and neurodiverse family, highly attuned to the beauty of nature, music, art and words. I've always loved the opportunities these forms of expression provide to express myself, and to feel deeply—beyond words.
Other themes I regularly work with are relationships, trauma, grief, co-dependency, addiction, eating disorders and I can offer Faith Based Therapy.
My gift and desire to help others use creative expression is what has me leaping out of bed each day. I want to help others use creative expression to explore what's going on for them, helping them delve into their inner worlds. I grew up in an intensely creative and neurodiverse family, highly attuned to the beauty of nature, music, art and words. I've always loved the opportunities these forms of expression provide to express myself, and to feel deeply—beyond words.
eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, Post Natal depression, Affective disorders and anger management.
I am a mature age Psychologist, who has been in private practice since 1998. I have experience in many fields of Psychology and have assisted, both couples, adolescents and individuals to understand and work through the mental health obstacles they are facing.
eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, Post Natal depression, Affective disorders and anger management.
I am a mature age Psychologist, who has been in private practice since 1998. I have experience in many fields of Psychology and have assisted, both couples, adolescents and individuals to understand and work through the mental health obstacles they are facing.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist in Berwick, Victoria. I'm experienced in treating depression, anxiety/panic, loneliness, low self-esteem, adjustment concerns, PTSD/trauma, OCD, borderline personality disorder (BPD), self-harm and suicidal behaviours, anger/aggression, addictions, and emotion dysregulation. I also conduct Autism, Cognitive, Non-Verbal Cognitive, and ADHD assessments. I aim to bring a compassionate and active nature to your therapy journey, blending evidence-based tools, clinical experience, and a warm approach, to help obtain improved psychological and emotional well-being.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist in Berwick, Victoria. I'm experienced in treating depression, anxiety/panic, loneliness, low self-esteem, adjustment concerns, PTSD/trauma, OCD, borderline personality disorder (BPD), self-harm and suicidal behaviours, anger/aggression, addictions, and emotion dysregulation. I also conduct Autism, Cognitive, Non-Verbal Cognitive, and ADHD assessments. I aim to bring a compassionate and active nature to your therapy journey, blending evidence-based tools, clinical experience, and a warm approach, to help obtain improved psychological and emotional well-being.
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Megan is passionate about supporting people experiencing disordered eating, eating disorders and body image distress.
Megan supports adolescents (15+) and adults to feel seen, understood, and reconnected with their authentic self. She understands that starting therapy can feel daunting, and prioritises creating a safe, inclusive and compassionate space where you feel genuinely welcomed and respected.
Megan practices across two locations, with Mondays and Fridays at Eat Love Live in Collingwood, and at Fernhills Clinic on Tuesdays.
Megan is passionate about supporting people experiencing disordered eating, eating disorders and body image distress.
Megan supports adolescents (15+) and adults to feel seen, understood, and reconnected with their authentic self. She understands that starting therapy can feel daunting, and prioritises creating a safe, inclusive and compassionate space where you feel genuinely welcomed and respected.
Megan practices across two locations, with Mondays and Fridays at Eat Love Live in Collingwood, and at Fernhills Clinic on Tuesdays.
I'm a clinical psychologist with a special interest in treating anxiety (e.g. social anxiety, generalised anxiety), depression, and eating disorders ( binge eating, bulimia, body image concerns).
Having practiced as a psychologist for 10 years, I’ve learnt the importance of really listening and helping clients to better understand themselves. I tailor treatment based on everyone's unique needs and feedback, but also incorporate practical strategies from evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, Interpersonal Therapy and Schema Therapy.
I'm a clinical psychologist with a special interest in treating anxiety (e.g. social anxiety, generalised anxiety), depression, and eating disorders ( binge eating, bulimia, body image concerns).
Having practiced as a psychologist for 10 years, I’ve learnt the importance of really listening and helping clients to better understand themselves. I tailor treatment based on everyone's unique needs and feedback, but also incorporate practical strategies from evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, Interpersonal Therapy and Schema Therapy.
At GlynnMIND clinic, our mission is to heal bodies and minds across all gut and mind conditions. We understand the intricate link between the brain and the gut and this is pivotal to our treatment approach. We offer a tailored Gut-Directed hypnotherapy service to individuals with IBS and IBD aimed at reducing gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms.
At GlynnMIND clinic, our mission is to heal bodies and minds across all gut and mind conditions. We understand the intricate link between the brain and the gut and this is pivotal to our treatment approach. We offer a tailored Gut-Directed hypnotherapy service to individuals with IBS and IBD aimed at reducing gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms.
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).
Stephanie is a trauma informed, neuro-affirming, health at every size, LGBTQIA+ inclusive and sex worker positive senior Clinical Psychologist. She is also registered as a board-approved clinical supervisor (AHPRA).
Stephanie's approach to therapy starts with developing a collaborative therapeutic alliance to allow a supportive space for developing safety, building insight, self-reflection and establishing growth and change.
Stephanie brings her own values of warmth, compassion, authenticity, flexibility and acceptance to the therapeutic space and the therapeutic alliance.
Stephanie is a trauma informed, neuro-affirming, health at every size, LGBTQIA+ inclusive and sex worker positive senior Clinical Psychologist. She is also registered as a board-approved clinical supervisor (AHPRA).
Stephanie's approach to therapy starts with developing a collaborative therapeutic alliance to allow a supportive space for developing safety, building insight, self-reflection and establishing growth and change.
Stephanie brings her own values of warmth, compassion, authenticity, flexibility and acceptance to the therapeutic space and the therapeutic alliance.
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).
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).
I specialise in working with adolescents young adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating relationship challenges, eating disorders, family trauma, mood disorders, and the ripple effects of complex family dynamics or sustained trauma.
My approach is interpersonal and collaborative. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to help guide, support, and explore alongside you—not as a superior but as a teammate in your journey toward healing and growth. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy and schema therapy.
I specialise in working with adolescents young adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating relationship challenges, eating disorders, family trauma, mood disorders, and the ripple effects of complex family dynamics or sustained trauma.
My approach is interpersonal and collaborative. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to help guide, support, and explore alongside you—not as a superior but as a teammate in your journey toward healing and growth. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy and schema therapy.
I have worked with individuals grappling with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have developed a keen interest in supporting those dealing with disordered eating and emotional dysregulation challenges.
I bring a wealth of knowledge to my practice, specialising in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with intensive training and expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for Eating Disorders (CBT-E), Family-Based Therapy (FBT), and trauma-informed therapy.
I have worked with individuals grappling with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have developed a keen interest in supporting those dealing with disordered eating and emotional dysregulation challenges.
I bring a wealth of knowledge to my practice, specialising in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with intensive training and expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for Eating Disorders (CBT-E), Family-Based Therapy (FBT), and trauma-informed therapy.
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.
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).
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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.