Eating Disorders Counselling in Alphington, VIC
Dr Samara Wilson (Clinical Psychologist)
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Alphington, VIC 3078 (Online Only)
Therapy styles include cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure, and CBT for eating disorders.
Hi, I'm Samara, a clinical psychologist. I work with young adults and adults experiencing a range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, life transitions, chronic pain, health conditions, eating disorders, and first responder PTSD.
Therapy styles include cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure, and CBT for eating disorders.
Hi, I'm Samara, a clinical psychologist. I work with young adults and adults experiencing a range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, life transitions, chronic pain, health conditions, eating disorders, and first responder PTSD.
Working with adults, Jacquie has a background in treating trauma, depression, anxiety and adjustment concerns across several client populations (Defence, First Responders, persons affected by natural disasters, sexual assault victim/ survivors) and localities around Australia.
Working with adults, Jacquie has a background in treating trauma, depression, anxiety and adjustment concerns across several client populations (Defence, First Responders, persons affected by natural disasters, sexual assault victim/ survivors) and localities around Australia.
Nick Valentine
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alphington, VIC 3078
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to Healing Phase. I provide individual & relationship counselling (in private practice since 2014). I embody the principals of non-violence, relational alchemy & organicity in my work. My broad training, experience & skillset helps me to be flexible in the style & focus of therapy, based on one's individual needs. Ultimately, I create a safe & nurturing space for people to realise their most authentic selves, from which they can notice, understand & attend to their adaptive patterns & parts of self - on the journey towards more peace & a better quality of life.
Welcome to Healing Phase. I provide individual & relationship counselling (in private practice since 2014). I embody the principals of non-violence, relational alchemy & organicity in my work. My broad training, experience & skillset helps me to be flexible in the style & focus of therapy, based on one's individual needs. Ultimately, I create a safe & nurturing space for people to realise their most authentic selves, from which they can notice, understand & attend to their adaptive patterns & parts of self - on the journey towards more peace & a better quality of life.
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I am passionate about providing holistic care that combines evidence-based treatments and respecting the lived experiences of clients presenting with eating disorders, poor body image, personality disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, as well as school and work-related stress.
I am passionate about providing holistic care that combines evidence-based treatments and respecting the lived experiences of clients presenting with eating disorders, poor body image, personality disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, as well as school and work-related stress.
I am a clinical psychologist and educational developmental psychologist. I have extensive experience in public and community mental health, specialist clinics and private practice. I specialise in working with children and women experiencing a range of difficulties including: anxiety, depression, neurodiversity (including autism), eating disorders, bipolar disorder, complex trauma and post-natal issues. I have trained in a range of approaches including psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Most people I see have tried short term solutions and are seeking a deeper exploration of recurring problems.
I am a clinical psychologist and educational developmental psychologist. I have extensive experience in public and community mental health, specialist clinics and private practice. I specialise in working with children and women experiencing a range of difficulties including: anxiety, depression, neurodiversity (including autism), eating disorders, bipolar disorder, complex trauma and post-natal issues. I have trained in a range of approaches including psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Most people I see have tried short term solutions and are seeking a deeper exploration of recurring problems.
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Emily is a warm and thoughtful Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar. She is committed to a collaborative partnership with her clients and aims to help them enhance their wellbeing through a compassionate approach. She has training and experience in a range of areas, including anxiety, depression, body image issues, eating disorders and relationship difficulties.
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Emily is a warm and thoughtful Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar. She is committed to a collaborative partnership with her clients and aims to help them enhance their wellbeing through a compassionate approach. She has training and experience in a range of areas, including anxiety, depression, body image issues, eating disorders and relationship difficulties.
Person Centred Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collingwood, VIC 3066
Deborah is an experienced Clinical Psychology with a particular interest in Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief. She works with a diverse population, seeing adult women and men. Deborah provides a compassionate and evidence informed treatment. In addition to her therapeutic work, she teaches masters level clinical psychology students, and has an interest in eating disorder prevention. Deborah is the founder of Person Centred Psychology & Allied Health in South Melbourne, where she has built her practice of psychologists and dietitians to provide evidence informed person centred care to all clients.
Deborah is an experienced Clinical Psychology with a particular interest in Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief. She works with a diverse population, seeing adult women and men. Deborah provides a compassionate and evidence informed treatment. In addition to her therapeutic work, she teaches masters level clinical psychology students, and has an interest in eating disorder prevention. Deborah is the founder of Person Centred Psychology & Allied Health in South Melbourne, where she has built her practice of psychologists and dietitians to provide evidence informed person centred care to all clients.
I specialise in supporting kids, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, eating disorders or body image concerns. I also enjoy supporting people with fertility issues, or during pregnancy and the postpartum.
I specialise in supporting kids, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, eating disorders or body image concerns. I also enjoy supporting people with fertility issues, or during pregnancy and the postpartum.
s well as having an interest eating disorders and trauma, I have experience working with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues and grief.
I work with clients from my office in East Melbourne and online Australia wide. 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. A
s well as having an interest eating disorders and trauma, I have experience working with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues and grief.
I work with clients from my office in East Melbourne and online Australia wide. 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. A
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 over a decade of experience in both public and private mental health sectors. I have a compassionate and collaborative approach, and I work closely with clients to help them pinpoint their life-worth living goals, identify barriers to change, and support skills development to enhance behavioural effectiveness and improve overall sense of wellbeing. 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 over a decade of experience in both public and private mental health sectors. I have a compassionate and collaborative approach, and I work closely with clients to help them pinpoint their life-worth living goals, identify barriers to change, and support skills development to enhance behavioural effectiveness and improve overall sense of wellbeing. 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.
Hello, I am Rosie (she/her). I have experience working with adults with eating disorders, persistent pain, and am aligned with Health At Every Size principles. I aim to create a space where you can share without fear of judgement, deepen your connection to self, and bring about meaningful change in your life.
Hello, I am Rosie (she/her). I have experience working with adults with eating disorders, persistent pain, and am aligned with Health At Every Size principles. I aim to create a space where you can share without fear of judgement, deepen your connection to self, and bring about meaningful change in your life.
Monique a compassionate and experienced psychologist dedicated to guiding individuals through the intricate challenges of trauma and disordered eating. She is a registered Credential Eating Disorder Clinical. Monique offers a welcoming, supportive space where healing begins. Monique understands that complex trauma and eating disorders can deeply affect every aspect of life.
Monique a compassionate and experienced psychologist dedicated to guiding individuals through the intricate challenges of trauma and disordered eating. She is a registered Credential Eating Disorder Clinical. Monique offers a welcoming, supportive space where healing begins. Monique understands that complex trauma and eating disorders can deeply affect every aspect of life.
I have a special interest in working with people with eating, weight and body image concerns, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
I work with adolescents and young adults who are experiencing challenges with how they relate to themselves, others and their environment. I value my clients as unique individuals and aim to foster a sense of hope, determination and resilience in people to make positive changes in their lives in whatever capacity is meaningful to them. I work a lot with people to help them identify, manage and regulate difficult emotions. This also involves a deeper understanding of emotional reactions and an opportunity to benefit from learning from past experiences.
I have a special interest in working with people with eating, weight and body image concerns, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
I work with adolescents and young adults who are experiencing challenges with how they relate to themselves, others and their environment. I value my clients as unique individuals and aim to foster a sense of hope, determination and resilience in people to make positive changes in their lives in whatever capacity is meaningful to them. I work a lot with people to help them identify, manage and regulate difficult emotions. This also involves a deeper understanding of emotional reactions and an opportunity to benefit from learning from past experiences.
Chris Long Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coburg, VIC 3058 (Online Only)
I take pride in working with people to support them to achieve their goals and to lead a fulfilling life. I commit to individualised and evidence-based practice, which means holding you as the client at the centre of therapeutic work whilst providing psychotherapy supported by clinical research. A range of different modalities of therapies are offered for a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, substance use, chronic pain and personality disorders. I work with adults, adolescents, children and families.
I take pride in working with people to support them to achieve their goals and to lead a fulfilling life. I commit to individualised and evidence-based practice, which means holding you as the client at the centre of therapeutic work whilst providing psychotherapy supported by clinical research. A range of different modalities of therapies are offered for a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, substance use, chronic pain and personality disorders. I work with adults, adolescents, children and families.
Claudia facilitates group, individual and dyadic art therapy sessions with families, children, infants and adults. Claudia focuses on person - centered, strength based, and trauma informed perspectives. She integrates elements from a range of theory into her practice. Her interests include trauma research, neuroscience, holistic, and psychodynamic therapies such as gestalt therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy. Claudia has most experience working with individuals experiencing trauma/ (symptoms), family violence, eating disorders, cPTSD/PTSD, sexual assault, with children, and Neurodivergent individuals.
Claudia facilitates group, individual and dyadic art therapy sessions with families, children, infants and adults. Claudia focuses on person - centered, strength based, and trauma informed perspectives. She integrates elements from a range of theory into her practice. Her interests include trauma research, neuroscience, holistic, and psychodynamic therapies such as gestalt therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy. Claudia has most experience working with individuals experiencing trauma/ (symptoms), family violence, eating disorders, cPTSD/PTSD, sexual assault, with children, and Neurodivergent individuals.
Her expertise focuses on personality disorders, as well as anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, eating disorders, and relational difficulties.
Finding someone who has expertise, but importantly can connect, and quickly understand your issues, is critical. Clients tell me these qualities set me apart from others. My experience includes working with the full spectrum of life challenges, and mental health difficulties: from anxiety & depression, to relationships, ADHD, ASD, & chronic illness. From the young to older folk, parents and families, we create a safe space to explore the tricky places that maybe keeping you stuck, and find an easier path forward. With compassion and curiosity, I enjoy supporting each person to build a greater sense of self worth and confidence.
Her expertise focuses on personality disorders, as well as anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, eating disorders, and relational difficulties.
Finding someone who has expertise, but importantly can connect, and quickly understand your issues, is critical. Clients tell me these qualities set me apart from others. My experience includes working with the full spectrum of life challenges, and mental health difficulties: from anxiety & depression, to relationships, ADHD, ASD, & chronic illness. From the young to older folk, parents and families, we create a safe space to explore the tricky places that maybe keeping you stuck, and find an easier path forward. With compassion and curiosity, I enjoy supporting each person to build a greater sense of self worth and confidence.
My interests are wide & varied including eating disorders, mood disorders, complex trauma couple therapy, relationships difficulties and work place issues.
Thank you for taking time to read my profile. I am an AHPRA registered and endorsed clinical psychologist and I have over 17 years experience in both the public sector and private setting. I practice from a holistic, empathic and humble approach and have an understanding that each client is a unique individual and treatment is tailored to meet their needs. My person-centered approach is one that facilitates a collaborative therapeutic relationship with a client/s and will assist the person to navigate through life by facilitating hope, meaning and reward in a supportive and therapeutic setting.
My interests are wide & varied including eating disorders, mood disorders, complex trauma couple therapy, relationships difficulties and work place issues.
Thank you for taking time to read my profile. I am an AHPRA registered and endorsed clinical psychologist and I have over 17 years experience in both the public sector and private setting. I practice from a holistic, empathic and humble approach and have an understanding that each client is a unique individual and treatment is tailored to meet their needs. My person-centered approach is one that facilitates a collaborative therapeutic relationship with a client/s and will assist the person to navigate through life by facilitating hope, meaning and reward in a supportive and therapeutic setting.
Elisa is warm, engaging and not opposed to using light humour to help release tension, strengthen connections and inject humanity into the journey. Elisa has a naturally empathetic style and offers a supportive therapeutic framework to help foster insight, meaningful change, and confident personal growth for individuals across the lifespan. Elisa has worked in private practice and education settings providing clinical assessments and therapy for a range of presentations including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma, family and relationship issues, and grief.
Elisa is warm, engaging and not opposed to using light humour to help release tension, strengthen connections and inject humanity into the journey. Elisa has a naturally empathetic style and offers a supportive therapeutic framework to help foster insight, meaningful change, and confident personal growth for individuals across the lifespan. Elisa has worked in private practice and education settings providing clinical assessments and therapy for a range of presentations including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma, family and relationship issues, and grief.
I collaborate with clients experiencing ADHD, bipolar, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, PTSD, sexual dysfunction, relationship issues and eating disorders.
Sometimes we require a helping hand when adjusting to an ever-changing world. I want to help you develop skills and tools to create sustainable fulfilment within your life. Common challenges we all face include issues with self-esteem, processing negative or strong emotions, work-life balance, adjusting to change, developing meaningful relationships, and discovering our purpose. In addition, stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and interpersonal conflict can obstruct our ability to experience life to its fullest potential. You have the ability to unlock your own power, and I want to help you discover that inner strength.
I collaborate with clients experiencing ADHD, bipolar, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, PTSD, sexual dysfunction, relationship issues and eating disorders.
Sometimes we require a helping hand when adjusting to an ever-changing world. I want to help you develop skills and tools to create sustainable fulfilment within your life. Common challenges we all face include issues with self-esteem, processing negative or strong emotions, work-life balance, adjusting to change, developing meaningful relationships, and discovering our purpose. In addition, stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and interpersonal conflict can obstruct our ability to experience life to its fullest potential. You have the ability to unlock your own power, and I want to help you discover that inner strength.
I offer treatment for anxiety disorders (panic disorder, illness anxiety, generalised anxiety, social phobia), mood disorders, perinatal conditions, somatic disorders, OCD, eating disorders/body image, grief & loss/bereavement, relational/interpersonal problems, sleep disorders, life transitions.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with 27 years experience providing psychotherapy to clients within private practice. I view the therapeutic relationship as a partnership between client and therapist, and feel it is paramount for successful outcomes in therapy. My process is to initially identify the problems that you bring and the psychological barriers that have inhibited you from moving forward. My approach is compassionate and insight-oriented whilst incorporating practical strategies that can be utilised in your daily life. I have been trained in CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, ACT/mindfulness & clinical hypnosis.
I offer treatment for anxiety disorders (panic disorder, illness anxiety, generalised anxiety, social phobia), mood disorders, perinatal conditions, somatic disorders, OCD, eating disorders/body image, grief & loss/bereavement, relational/interpersonal problems, sleep disorders, life transitions.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with 27 years experience providing psychotherapy to clients within private practice. I view the therapeutic relationship as a partnership between client and therapist, and feel it is paramount for successful outcomes in therapy. My process is to initially identify the problems that you bring and the psychological barriers that have inhibited you from moving forward. My approach is compassionate and insight-oriented whilst incorporating practical strategies that can be utilised in your daily life. I have been trained in CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, ACT/mindfulness & clinical hypnosis.
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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.