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.
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
Breaking free from restriction Physical or mental restriction of food, which is often a part of dieting, typically backfires and lead to a distressing spiral
