I have a Bachelor’s of Behavioural Science (with Honours) and a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from La Trobe University which I completed in 2013.
Binge eating disorder is a serious eating disorder characterised by recurrent episodes of consuming large quantities of food in a short period, often to the point of discomfort and loss of control. It differs from occasional overeating as it involves a sense of distress and lack of control over the eating behaviour.
Emotional or comfort eating refers to the act of consuming food as a response to emotional distress, stress, boredom, or other negative feelings rather than in response to physical hunger. It is a coping mechanism used to soothe emotions and seek comfort, often leading to overeating and a temporary relief from emotional discomfort.
Food and body image concerns in people who are planning to undergo or have already undergone Weight-Loss Surgery.
Body image concerns refer to a person's preoccupation with their physical appearance, often leading to feelings of dissatisfaction, self-consciousness, or a distorted view of their body. These concerns can have a significant impact on one's self-esteem, mental well-being, and may contribute to the development of eating disorders or other psychological issues.
Bulimia, also known as bulimia nervosa, is an eating disorder characterised by a recurring cycle of binge-eating, followed by purging or other compensatory behaviours such as excessive exercise or fasting, to prevent weight gain. Individuals with bulimia often experience a sense of loss of control during binge episodes and may engage in these compensatory behaviours to manage their weight and emotions.
Other Specified Eating or Feeding Disorders is a category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) that includes eating or feeding-related issues that do not meet the specific criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder. OSFED encompasses a range of eating behaviours and patterns, such as atypical anorexia nervosa, purging disorder, and night eating syndrome, allowing for the diagnosis of individuals experiencing significant eating-related challenges that do not fit into the standard classifications of other eating disorders.
I welcome folks from the LGBTIQA+ community, living with disability and/or identify as neurodivergent. I provide a culturally-sensitive practice.
I offer empathy and a safe therapeutic environment to overcome personal struggles with your food and body.
I prioritise research-backed therapies, delivering quality care.
I respect and cater for individual choices and preferences in therapy including how you define health and wellness for yourself.
I support collaboration in treatment and recovery. I aim to provide my clients with the tools to self-manage and live fulfilling lives.
Healing your relationship with food, your body-image and weight can feel like an overwhelming task. One stuck point which I see exacerbates many clients suffering,
I’m a clinical psychologist who works predominantly with women with binge-eating, emotional and comfort eating. A common question I get asked is why people tend
What is the Binge-Eating Gremlin? Do you find yourself frustrated that most of the time you’re trying to ‘eat well’ or avoid binging, but then
