Eating Disorders Counselling in Moorabbin, VIC
Person Centred Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moorabbin, VIC 3189
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.
Chris is a trauma informed counsellor, and also trained in EMDR and CBT-E for Eating disorders.
Dealing with personal issues can feel overwhelming. Asking for help is the first step and is a positive thing to do for yourself. Are you experiencing family or relationship problems, personal issues such as anxiety, depression, loss of a loved one, low self esteem? Counselling is a conversation and enables you to express your concerns without judgement, to be heard, and find practical strategies to manage or resolve your issues, so that you can move forward in your life with confidence.
Chris is a trauma informed counsellor, and also trained in EMDR and CBT-E for Eating disorders.
Dealing with personal issues can feel overwhelming. Asking for help is the first step and is a positive thing to do for yourself. Are you experiencing family or relationship problems, personal issues such as anxiety, depression, loss of a loved one, low self esteem? Counselling is a conversation and enables you to express your concerns without judgement, to be heard, and find practical strategies to manage or resolve your issues, so that you can move forward in your life with confidence.
Bianca Lebenholc
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Moorabbin, VIC 3189
Check out Bianca's insightful podcast episode on eating disorders to learn more about her expertise and compassionate approach.
Bianca is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping adolescents and young adults navigate life's challenges. With extensive experience across diverse settings, Bianca has a special interest in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community as well as addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and OCD. Her warmth and enthusiasm shine through in every session, fostering a welcoming environment where clients feel empowered to explore and grow.
Check out Bianca's insightful podcast episode on eating disorders to learn more about her expertise and compassionate approach.
Bianca is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping adolescents and young adults navigate life's challenges. With extensive experience across diverse settings, Bianca has a special interest in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community as well as addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and OCD. Her warmth and enthusiasm shine through in every session, fostering a welcoming environment where clients feel empowered to explore and grow.
Hello you may have arrived here in search of support and clarity or to understand some issues that may have had a profound impact within your life. If you are looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move into a new direction in your life I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I work one on one with adults at my practice located in Brighton, www.ruclaptyltd.com. The services I provide is an integrative mixture of Kinesiology, Counselling and Neurofeedback therapy.
Hello you may have arrived here in search of support and clarity or to understand some issues that may have had a profound impact within your life. If you are looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move into a new direction in your life I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I work one on one with adults at my practice located in Brighton, www.ruclaptyltd.com. The services I provide is an integrative mixture of Kinesiology, Counselling and Neurofeedback therapy.
I am passionate about working collaboratively with clients to make sense of their patterns of thinking, feeling, behaving, and relating, to facilitate change. I have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias, and adjustment. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate and authentic, adopting a person-centred approach to understand each individual’s needs in order to deliver targeted treatment approaches. I pride myself on being kind and empathic when supporting my clients to improve the quality of their wellbeing and relationships.
I am passionate about working collaboratively with clients to make sense of their patterns of thinking, feeling, behaving, and relating, to facilitate change. I have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias, and adjustment. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate and authentic, adopting a person-centred approach to understand each individual’s needs in order to deliver targeted treatment approaches. I pride myself on being kind and empathic when supporting my clients to improve the quality of their wellbeing and relationships.
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Opening Doors Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bentleigh, VIC 3204
Waitlist for new clients
Leah Smith, Director and Principal Psychologist of "Opening Doors Psychology" has a passion for working with adolescents (14+ years), young adults/adults, and also works with some couples. Leah is particularly interested in working with eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as, anxiety disorders, trauma, and interpersonal/relational difficulties. Leah strives to provide a safe space for clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, guide clients to and equip them with the necessary skills, to enable them to manage their symptoms and unique difficulties, and address ongoing problematic patterns.
Leah Smith, Director and Principal Psychologist of "Opening Doors Psychology" has a passion for working with adolescents (14+ years), young adults/adults, and also works with some couples. Leah is particularly interested in working with eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as, anxiety disorders, trauma, and interpersonal/relational difficulties. Leah strives to provide a safe space for clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, guide clients to and equip them with the necessary skills, to enable them to manage their symptoms and unique difficulties, and address ongoing problematic patterns.
Toula's areas of expertise include relationship and interpersonal issues; anxiety/depression management; conflict resolution; body esteem and eating disorders; self esteem/ assertiveness training; stress management; school/work based issues; gender/sexuality issues; trauma/ptsd; adjusting to transitions and life changes, grief and loss; parenting issues.
For 20 years, Toula has had the opportunity of working with people who have maintained a commitment to their wellbeing by addressing challenging issues in their lives. Toula has had extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, adults and families across a range of settings including public mental health, school setting, Relationships Australia and private practice. Toula maintains a wholistic approach and believes that individuals and families are the experts of their own lives and values their contribution in counselling.
Toula's areas of expertise include relationship and interpersonal issues; anxiety/depression management; conflict resolution; body esteem and eating disorders; self esteem/ assertiveness training; stress management; school/work based issues; gender/sexuality issues; trauma/ptsd; adjusting to transitions and life changes, grief and loss; parenting issues.
For 20 years, Toula has had the opportunity of working with people who have maintained a commitment to their wellbeing by addressing challenging issues in their lives. Toula has had extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, adults and families across a range of settings including public mental health, school setting, Relationships Australia and private practice. Toula maintains a wholistic approach and believes that individuals and families are the experts of their own lives and values their contribution in counselling.
I specialise in Eating Disorders, having worked as a Senior Clinician at a Youth Eating Disorders Day Program.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with young people/adolescents and adults. I have a passion for supporting people with Eating Disorders and body image concerns. I also work with people with a range of presentations, including mood difficulties, anxiety & OCD, life transitions, challenges with parenting, self harm, personality and attachment difficulties, emotion regulation and interpersonal difficulties, all from a trauma informed framework. I have a strong focus on the therapeutic relationship, and often work with people who have struggled to connect to other therapists or who have had unhelpful experiences in the past.
I specialise in Eating Disorders, having worked as a Senior Clinician at a Youth Eating Disorders Day Program.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with young people/adolescents and adults. I have a passion for supporting people with Eating Disorders and body image concerns. I also work with people with a range of presentations, including mood difficulties, anxiety & OCD, life transitions, challenges with parenting, self harm, personality and attachment difficulties, emotion regulation and interpersonal difficulties, all from a trauma informed framework. I have a strong focus on the therapeutic relationship, and often work with people who have struggled to connect to other therapists or who have had unhelpful experiences in the past.
Lara Malobrodski
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bentleigh, VIC 3204
I primarily work psychodynamically but I also integrate techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E) for eating disorders, Interpersonal Therapy, and mindfulness practices.
Hi, I'm Lara. my focus is collaborating with you to ensure that your journey is a joint effort tailored to your unique needs. By cultivating an open and supportive environment, I will empower you to actively engage in your own growth and emotional healing. My approach involves exploring processes that influence your thoughts and behaviours with the aim to uncover patterns that may be impacting on your wellbeing.
I primarily work psychodynamically but I also integrate techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E) for eating disorders, Interpersonal Therapy, and mindfulness practices.
Hi, I'm Lara. my focus is collaborating with you to ensure that your journey is a joint effort tailored to your unique needs. By cultivating an open and supportive environment, I will empower you to actively engage in your own growth and emotional healing. My approach involves exploring processes that influence your thoughts and behaviours with the aim to uncover patterns that may be impacting on your wellbeing.
She has formal training in several evidence-based treatments for mental health issues including gold standard treatments for eating disorders (e.
Caring Cove Psychology with Kate Mellody: For referral information, please visit caringcove.com.au. Kate has gained experience in diverse clinical settings across Victoria, including public healthcare (i.e., hospitals and outpatient programs), private practice, and not-for-profit organisations. Kate’s experience has allowed her to support individuals with a range of difficulties and mental health challenges. Kate is particularly passionate about working with people affected by eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns and anxiety.
She has formal training in several evidence-based treatments for mental health issues including gold standard treatments for eating disorders (e.
Caring Cove Psychology with Kate Mellody: For referral information, please visit caringcove.com.au. Kate has gained experience in diverse clinical settings across Victoria, including public healthcare (i.e., hospitals and outpatient programs), private practice, and not-for-profit organisations. Kate’s experience has allowed her to support individuals with a range of difficulties and mental health challenges. Kate is particularly passionate about working with people affected by eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns and anxiety.
Genevieve is a warm and compassionate clinician who creates a safe and nurturing space for her clients. She has experience in counselling individuals who are dealing with a wide range of challenges including trauma, relationship breakdowns, personality difficulties, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, low self-esteem, and grief and loss. Genevieve considers the unique challenges of each individual and works in a collaborative way to help cultivate their strengths and overcome their challenges.
Genevieve is a warm and compassionate clinician who creates a safe and nurturing space for her clients. She has experience in counselling individuals who are dealing with a wide range of challenges including trauma, relationship breakdowns, personality difficulties, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, low self-esteem, and grief and loss. Genevieve considers the unique challenges of each individual and works in a collaborative way to help cultivate their strengths and overcome their challenges.
I see people with a variety of concerns, including: anxiety, depression, anger and other emotional management issues, relationship/family issues, loss, grief and trauma, challenges relating to being neurodiverse (ASD, ADHD), sex, sexuality and gender related concerns, and eating disorders.
I see people with a variety of concerns, including: anxiety, depression, anger and other emotional management issues, relationship/family issues, loss, grief and trauma, challenges relating to being neurodiverse (ASD, ADHD), sex, sexuality and gender related concerns, and eating disorders.
Jackson Stieven-Taylor
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Bentleigh, VIC 3204 (Online Only)
Jackson is a Clinical Psychologist committed to supporting individuals dealing with various mental health challenges, as well as problems in work, life and relationships. Jackson works with clients experiencing a wide variety of issues including work stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, challenges with parenting and family dynamics, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and eating disorders. Jackson has a strong interest in self-actualisation and helping his clients to reach their fullest potential, both personally and professionally. Visit jspsychologybrighton.com for more information.
Jackson is a Clinical Psychologist committed to supporting individuals dealing with various mental health challenges, as well as problems in work, life and relationships. Jackson works with clients experiencing a wide variety of issues including work stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, challenges with parenting and family dynamics, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and eating disorders. Jackson has a strong interest in self-actualisation and helping his clients to reach their fullest potential, both personally and professionally. Visit jspsychologybrighton.com for more information.
Brigitte Laville
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Cheltenham, VIC 3192 (Online Only)
My name is Brigitte. I consider myself to be a genuine, friendly, and compassionate psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I have been described by my clients as down-to-earth and easy to talk to. I enjoy having a laugh and sharing a close relationship with my clients. Through working closely and collaboratively with my clients, I assist my clients to live a life aligned with their values and goals. I wants to see my clients living according to their full potential and authentic self.
My name is Brigitte. I consider myself to be a genuine, friendly, and compassionate psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I have been described by my clients as down-to-earth and easy to talk to. I enjoy having a laugh and sharing a close relationship with my clients. Through working closely and collaboratively with my clients, I assist my clients to live a life aligned with their values and goals. I wants to see my clients living according to their full potential and authentic self.
Mary Ann Oakley is the founder of Brighton East Counselling and an experienced psychotherapist. She employs a non-judgemental and empathetic approach to address a wide range of issues in adults of all ages. Her expertise includes treating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, adjustment challenges, life transitions, workplace problems, sleep issues, grief, addictions, and managing difficult emotions. Mary Ann utilizes evidence-based treatments and tailors therapy to meet each client's unique needs including CBT and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
Mary Ann Oakley is the founder of Brighton East Counselling and an experienced psychotherapist. She employs a non-judgemental and empathetic approach to address a wide range of issues in adults of all ages. Her expertise includes treating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, adjustment challenges, life transitions, workplace problems, sleep issues, grief, addictions, and managing difficult emotions. Mary Ann utilizes evidence-based treatments and tailors therapy to meet each client's unique needs including CBT and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
Rebecca is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working in multiple public mental health services and private clinics to support vulnerable young people and their families presenting with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Rebecca was recently working as a Senior Psychologist at Alfred Health Child and Youth Mental Health Service before opening up her own independent practice in East Brighton. Rebecca provides therapy to children, young people and adults as well as provides clinical supervision to Psychologists.
Rebecca is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working in multiple public mental health services and private clinics to support vulnerable young people and their families presenting with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Rebecca was recently working as a Senior Psychologist at Alfred Health Child and Youth Mental Health Service before opening up her own independent practice in East Brighton. Rebecca provides therapy to children, young people and adults as well as provides clinical supervision to Psychologists.
Play based parent child sessions can be really impactful way of helping you connect with your child to work through inner feelings, and process what might be challenging in your relationship. It is often really tough for children to express what's going on for them using words, and this is often why they find ways to communicate with us through their behaviour. This can be a little scary and overwhelming for us as caregivers, who may just be needing things to become a little easier at home. I work collaboratively and authentically with you and your child through the safety of play, where I draw on your wisdom, love, and knowledge.
Play based parent child sessions can be really impactful way of helping you connect with your child to work through inner feelings, and process what might be challenging in your relationship. It is often really tough for children to express what's going on for them using words, and this is often why they find ways to communicate with us through their behaviour. This can be a little scary and overwhelming for us as caregivers, who may just be needing things to become a little easier at home. I work collaboratively and authentically with you and your child through the safety of play, where I draw on your wisdom, love, and knowledge.
Mark Hooy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Hampton, VIC 3188 (Online Only)
Principally as an IFS (level 2) and EMDR therapist my work involves guiding clients in healing, and recovery, towards fulfilling one's potential in life. Regardless of the burden, or challenge, from complex trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, grief, anxiety, depression, phobias, and addictions, healing is the focus. My work focuses on a compassionate, warm, trauma informed, and person-centered approach, applying evidence-based trauma therapies such as EMDR, IFS, as well as DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness. All people and their needs are warmly welcomed.
Principally as an IFS (level 2) and EMDR therapist my work involves guiding clients in healing, and recovery, towards fulfilling one's potential in life. Regardless of the burden, or challenge, from complex trauma, PTSD, personality disorders, grief, anxiety, depression, phobias, and addictions, healing is the focus. My work focuses on a compassionate, warm, trauma informed, and person-centered approach, applying evidence-based trauma therapies such as EMDR, IFS, as well as DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness. All people and their needs are warmly welcomed.
Amy Redman Psychology - EMDR/ Trauma Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sandringham, VIC 3191
Hi I'm Amy, I am a Counselling Psychologist. I create a friendly, supportive and non judgemental environment and enjoy working with adolescents, young adults and adults. My therapeutic approach is client centred, where client's goals, interest and preferences guide treatment. I am passionate about working collaboratively with clients to identify and achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being and experience of life’s many challenges.
Hi I'm Amy, I am a Counselling Psychologist. I create a friendly, supportive and non judgemental environment and enjoy working with adolescents, young adults and adults. My therapeutic approach is client centred, where client's goals, interest and preferences guide treatment. I am passionate about working collaboratively with clients to identify and achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being and experience of life’s many challenges.
I practice Lacanian Psychoanalysis. Psychoanalysis is a talking work, or therapy, which aims to make an absolute difference to suffering. Lacan's psychoanalysis is based in the idea that the unconscious is structured like language. What you say reveals the unconscious processes that underlie any issues that are problematic for you, or recur. Psychoanalysis is the safe space where you can come to talk freely, without censorship and your analyst listens. There is no "correct" way to speak; the work of psychoanalysis is to find your own unique voice, especially of your unconscious.
I practice Lacanian Psychoanalysis. Psychoanalysis is a talking work, or therapy, which aims to make an absolute difference to suffering. Lacan's psychoanalysis is based in the idea that the unconscious is structured like language. What you say reveals the unconscious processes that underlie any issues that are problematic for you, or recur. Psychoanalysis is the safe space where you can come to talk freely, without censorship and your analyst listens. There is no "correct" way to speak; the work of psychoanalysis is to find your own unique voice, especially of your unconscious.
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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.