No. You can make an appointment without a referral from your GP, however the out-of-pocket fee will be the full session rate. If you have a referral, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates (read more about that here).

Absolutely not. If you have any concerns about your relationship with food, exercise, or your body, no matter how big or small you perceive them to be, then you are worthy of support.

Absolutely! I have experience and training in a range of difficulties and therapies. I particularly value supporting humans who are struggling with current difficulties that may have stemmed from challenging childhood experiences. This can include depression, anxiety, complex trauma, perfectionism, low self-worth, and emotional dysregulation. If you aren’t sure, get in touch and we can discuss if I may be the right fit for you.

Sessions are 50 minutes long. It is important that we stick to the allocated time so that all clients can be seen at their scheduled timeslot. If you are someone who finds it tricky to manage time, please rest assured that in therapy this is my job and I can help you structure and conclude the session in a way that is beneficial for you.

It depends. Some people only require a small number of sessions to benefit, however others need longer-term therapy. Eating, exercise, and body image concerns can require more frequent sessions and intensive therapy. I will discuss this with you following the initial assessment and through treatment, as needed.

Start by contacting me via email, the contact form, or phone to let me know you are interested in an appointment. We can then organise a brief 15 minute phone call or speak over email to discuss your needs and my approach. If you would like to go ahead, we can then make a time for an appointment.

At present, I am only conducting sessions via telehealth (more information here). However, please contact me if you are interested in face-to-face sessions as I am considering introducing this. Sessions would be located in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

All the information about fees, including possible rebates, can be found here.

I am currently only working with adults (18+).

I am currently working limited hours and may therefore not be the most appropriate therapist for you if you have significant medical complications associated with your eating disorder, are at high risk of suicidal or self-harm behaviours, or your level of distress requires more intensive support. If you are unsure, please contact me to discuss.

The first session has three main aims.

1. There’s some important, but often a bit boring, things we need to talk about including confidentiality and what will happen if the telehealth technology fails during session. This is typically done at the very start of the session. At the start (and every session following), I will ask for your location (e.g., if you are at home or elsewhere); this is important for me to know in case of an emergency.

2. This is a time for us to get to know each other. Finding a therapist that you click and have a good relationship with is really important for you to benefit from therapy. Please use this time and ask as many questions as you need to work out if I feel like the right therapist for you.

3. We will spend most of the session discussing your concerns and how therapy can help. This part typically involves me asking lots of questions about what brings you to therapy as well as your past experiences. I recognise that it can take time to build trust, so I will go slowly and you can always say no to questions that you aren’t ready to answer. This information will be used to develop a plan for therapy moving forward, however talking about your concerns can often feel beneficial in itself.

Absolutely. I strongly value working with any other members of your treatment team. This might include a GP, psychiatrist, dietitian, exercise physiologist, or other allied health professional. If you have non-professional supports (e.g. family, friends) that you would like to be involved, we can do this too. Only information that you consent to be shared will be discussed.

I also have a network of wonderful dietitians that I can recommend if you are needing dietetic support.

It depends. I work from a size inclusive and Health at Every Size® approach (read more here) and, therefore, I do not promote intentional weight loss, nor is it something that I congratulate people for. If you are seeking a psychologist to actively assist with weight loss, I am unlikely to be a good fit.

However, I recognise that the desire for weight loss is a very common and normalised experience in our society. It makes sense that you may wish to lose weight and you may be ambivalent about the idea of no longer actively pursuing weight loss. If you are open to exploring this within therapy, then I would love to work with you.