Eating Disorders Counselling in Collingwood, VIC

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Dr Jessica Green
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
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.
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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.
(03) 9069 8752 View (03) 9069 8752
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Emily Clinch
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
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
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Yukti Prakash Mehta
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
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.
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Amy Woods
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
Amy (she/her) is a clinical registrant of PACFA living and working on Wurundjeri land (Naarm/Melbourne, VIC). She has completed a Bachelors in Counselling, a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science and is a Doctoral Candidate at Latrobe University. She is an accredited clinician and member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders. She offers counselling and therapy for a variety of clientele, with a special interest in complex trauma and Eating Disorders. Amy is a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and provides a neuroaffirming space.
Amy (she/her) is a clinical registrant of PACFA living and working on Wurundjeri land (Naarm/Melbourne, VIC). She has completed a Bachelors in Counselling, a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Behavioural Science and is a Doctoral Candidate at Latrobe University. She is an accredited clinician and member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders. She offers counselling and therapy for a variety of clientele, with a special interest in complex trauma and Eating Disorders. Amy is a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and provides a neuroaffirming space.
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Sharon Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
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.
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Naomi Coulter
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
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.
(03) 7003 2813 View (03) 7003 2813
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GlynnMIND clinic
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
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.
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Estefania Tello Arce
MPsych
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
If you are already checking this, it means that a part of you is ready to be transformed, I´m here to assist you in that process. My most important objective is to provide you with a safe and professional space to go to the roots of your symptoms, not only the surface. In that way, changes being made are most likely to remain.
If you are already checking this, it means that a part of you is ready to be transformed, I´m here to assist you in that process. My most important objective is to provide you with a safe and professional space to go to the roots of your symptoms, not only the surface. In that way, changes being made are most likely to remain.
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Ashley Macklin
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
I am an engaging and non-judgemental counsellor with experience in helping clients build skills to cope with anxiety, depression, addiction, and more. I am particularly interested in working with people navigating non-traditional relationships (polyamory, open relationships, kink/fetish, etc.), as well as relationship and intimacy issues. I am experienced with non-monogamy and I am in my final year of studying a degree in psychosexual therapy to become a certified sex therapist. I have helped clients through teaching skills to handle their problems or by giving them space to vent.
I am an engaging and non-judgemental counsellor with experience in helping clients build skills to cope with anxiety, depression, addiction, and more. I am particularly interested in working with people navigating non-traditional relationships (polyamory, open relationships, kink/fetish, etc.), as well as relationship and intimacy issues. I am experienced with non-monogamy and I am in my final year of studying a degree in psychosexual therapy to become a certified sex therapist. I have helped clients through teaching skills to handle their problems or by giving them space to vent.
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Zane Bouillet
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
Hello! My name is Zane (they/them) and I am a non-binary and neurodivergent counsellor. I work with adolescents and adults of all genders seeking support with a variety of challenges. These include anxiety, depression, self-worth, navigating neurodiversity (including ADHD and autism), exploring gender identity and/or sexuality, body image issues, grief around life transitions, chronic illness and chronic pain. Are you stuck in cycles of overwhelm that you just can’t seem to get out of? Do you struggle with shame and self-criticism? Do you have a strong sense that something needs to change, but you don’t know where to start?
Hello! My name is Zane (they/them) and I am a non-binary and neurodivergent counsellor. I work with adolescents and adults of all genders seeking support with a variety of challenges. These include anxiety, depression, self-worth, navigating neurodiversity (including ADHD and autism), exploring gender identity and/or sexuality, body image issues, grief around life transitions, chronic illness and chronic pain. Are you stuck in cycles of overwhelm that you just can’t seem to get out of? Do you struggle with shame and self-criticism? Do you have a strong sense that something needs to change, but you don’t know where to start?
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Nelly Uhlenkott
Psychotherapist, MA, AASW
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
People come to see me for a lot of different reasons. For instance, you might be experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties (whether you're single or partnered), going through a major life transition or loss, or wondering about the overall direction of your life. You may have a sense that there's something more to life -- that you could be living a richer life, and thriving more than you are right now. I'm here to support you and examine what's working and not, whether you're seeking a major transformation, or simply a deeper understanding of your life patterns.
People come to see me for a lot of different reasons. For instance, you might be experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties (whether you're single or partnered), going through a major life transition or loss, or wondering about the overall direction of your life. You may have a sense that there's something more to life -- that you could be living a richer life, and thriving more than you are right now. I'm here to support you and examine what's working and not, whether you're seeking a major transformation, or simply a deeper understanding of your life patterns.
(03) 8595 5018 View (03) 8595 5018
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Erin Immel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I offer one-on-one support around a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem and self-confidence issues, major life transitions, grief and loss and parenting difficulties. I am a strong LGBTIQ+ ally, and I have extensive experience in working in schools, with culturally and linguistically diverse clients and supporting those facing family violence. I work with clients aged 14 and up.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I offer one-on-one support around a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem and self-confidence issues, major life transitions, grief and loss and parenting difficulties. I am a strong LGBTIQ+ ally, and I have extensive experience in working in schools, with culturally and linguistically diverse clients and supporting those facing family violence. I work with clients aged 14 and up.
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Ana-Louise Almagro
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
I am dedicated to working with clients to develop realistic and achievable therapeutic goals. I believe the most important part of effective therapy is a strong connection with your therapist and I work hard to build a strong therapeutic alliance.
I am dedicated to working with clients to develop realistic and achievable therapeutic goals. I believe the most important part of effective therapy is a strong connection with your therapist and I work hard to build a strong therapeutic alliance.
(03) 7003 2488 View (03) 7003 2488
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Dr Vesna Newman-Morris
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris works collaboratively with her clients to tailor treatment specific to their individual needs in helping them achieve and maintain a state of psychological and emotional well-being. She has expertise, both in clinical practice and in research, on the impact of complex trauma on personality function and mental health. This includes: longstanding issues associated with early childhood trauma and abuse, difficulties following a traumatic event, identifying intergenerational risk and protective factors in parent-infant relationships; improving attachment, resilience and well-being.
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris works collaboratively with her clients to tailor treatment specific to their individual needs in helping them achieve and maintain a state of psychological and emotional well-being. She has expertise, both in clinical practice and in research, on the impact of complex trauma on personality function and mental health. This includes: longstanding issues associated with early childhood trauma and abuse, difficulties following a traumatic event, identifying intergenerational risk and protective factors in parent-infant relationships; improving attachment, resilience and well-being.
(03) 8797 5601 View (03) 8797 5601
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Carina Allen
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collingwood, VIC 3066
Carina is Clinical Psychologist who works with both adolescents and adults experiencing a variety issues including anxiety, mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, trauma, sleep, anger, body image concerns, attachment issues, stress management, and self-esteem concerns. Carina adopts a compassionate, warm and collaborative approach to therapy. She prioritises building a trusting and mutually respectful relationship to explore the needs and challenges of her clients. She provides a safe space for clients to understand themselves on a deeper level while feeling empowered to take steps to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Carina is Clinical Psychologist who works with both adolescents and adults experiencing a variety issues including anxiety, mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, trauma, sleep, anger, body image concerns, attachment issues, stress management, and self-esteem concerns. Carina adopts a compassionate, warm and collaborative approach to therapy. She prioritises building a trusting and mutually respectful relationship to explore the needs and challenges of her clients. She provides a safe space for clients to understand themselves on a deeper level while feeling empowered to take steps to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
(03) 7003 2469 View (03) 7003 2469
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Kelly Jane Kerr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066  (Online Only)
Hello! I’m a white, queer lesbian, Internal Family Systems therapist (level 2), social worker & meditation facilitator. I am experienced working with victim-survivors of family violence, chronic mental illness & complex trauma. I work closely with LGBTQIA, neurodiverse, sex worker communities & spiritual practitioners. I can collaborate with you to cultivate emotional balance, reduce anxiety, rewrite narratives of unworthiness & shame, heal trauma, understand your sexuality, develop conscious boundary setting & needs-based communication skills, strengthen your body-mind connection, navigate grief & loss, & unpack white privilege.
Hello! I’m a white, queer lesbian, Internal Family Systems therapist (level 2), social worker & meditation facilitator. I am experienced working with victim-survivors of family violence, chronic mental illness & complex trauma. I work closely with LGBTQIA, neurodiverse, sex worker communities & spiritual practitioners. I can collaborate with you to cultivate emotional balance, reduce anxiety, rewrite narratives of unworthiness & shame, heal trauma, understand your sexuality, develop conscious boundary setting & needs-based communication skills, strengthen your body-mind connection, navigate grief & loss, & unpack white privilege.
(03) 8400 0990 View (03) 8400 0990
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Leah Wilson - Stabilise Coaching Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collingwood, VIC 3066
We all encounter moments of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty in life. Whether navigating relationship complexities or seeking clarity in our personal and professional lives, these challenges are a universal part of our human experience. That's where my coaching and counselling services come in – offering guidance and support and a suite of tools designed to help you overcome life's hurdles and unlock your inherent potential.
We all encounter moments of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty in life. Whether navigating relationship complexities or seeking clarity in our personal and professional lives, these challenges are a universal part of our human experience. That's where my coaching and counselling services come in – offering guidance and support and a suite of tools designed to help you overcome life's hurdles and unlock your inherent potential.
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Amelia Best
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Collingwood, VIC 3066
I'll help you find a way through whatever is bothering you by teaching you a different way of relating to your problems which will be a total relief. The changes you make will be lasting, life-enhancing and uniquely yours. You may have never had therapy, or be like many of the people I work with and have seen lots of other therapists before and nothing has really stuck. It could be a familiar old depression feeling creeping back in, you might be feeling conflicted about what to do about a situation, whatever it is, I can help. As a psychotherapist, I am unfortunately unable to offer Medicare rebates.
I'll help you find a way through whatever is bothering you by teaching you a different way of relating to your problems which will be a total relief. The changes you make will be lasting, life-enhancing and uniquely yours. You may have never had therapy, or be like many of the people I work with and have seen lots of other therapists before and nothing has really stuck. It could be a familiar old depression feeling creeping back in, you might be feeling conflicted about what to do about a situation, whatever it is, I can help. As a psychotherapist, I am unfortunately unable to offer Medicare rebates.
(03) 8658 3279 View (03) 8658 3279
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Negin Sadeghian- Psychologist & Art Therapist
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Collingwood, VIC 3066
I am a psychologist and art therapist, with 10 years of clinical experience. I have worked with adults, young people, and couples in a variety of public and private health settings including community health, inpatient programs, and relationship support services such as Relationships Australia and SHIPS. My therapeutic work is informed by the following approaches: Internal Family Systems Model, Art Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I am a psychologist and art therapist, with 10 years of clinical experience. I have worked with adults, young people, and couples in a variety of public and private health settings including community health, inpatient programs, and relationship support services such as Relationships Australia and SHIPS. My therapeutic work is informed by the following approaches: Internal Family Systems Model, Art Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
(03) 7003 2421 View (03) 7003 2421
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Eating Disorders Counsellors

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.