Meet Helen:
Dietitian, Counsellor and Eating Disorder Clinician
Supporting children, adolescents, adults and families to build a safer more confident relationship with food
Nutrition and Therapeutic support come together
I am an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Registered Counsellor and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families impacted by eating disorders.
As an Eating Disorder Recovery Clinician, my work integrates nutrition therapy with counselling to address both the physical and psychological processes that keep eating disorders in place.
I provide structured, recovery-focused care that supports meaningful change in everyday life, through eating, behaviour change, emotional support, and family involvement — rather than separating nutrition from mental health treatment.
My work is grounded in structure, consistency, and clinical containment. Many of the individuals I support require a thoughtful, integrated approach when eating has become distressing, entrenched, or difficult to shift.
I work collaboratively with psychologists, GPs, and paediatricians, remaining actively involved throughout recovery to help individuals and families move forward in a steady, supported way.
An integrated approach to Nutrition, Eating & Well-Being
Areas of Clinical Focus:
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Children’s and adolescent nutrition, growth and nutritional adequacy
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Fussy eating, selective eating and feeding challenges
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ARFID, sensory differences and anxiety around food
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Eating disorders and disordered eating
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Nutrition for active and growing children and teenagers
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Therapeutic support for food avoidance, rigidity and fear
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Family guidance to make mealtimes calmer and build confidence around food
Who I Work With
I work with children, adolescents, adults and families across a wide range of nutrition, feeding and eating concerns. You don't need to have an eating disorder to seek support.
Families and individuals often seek my support when:
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Concerns about whether a child is eating enough or meeting their nutritional needs
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Limited variety, fussy or selective eating
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ARFID, sensory-based eating or anxiety around food
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Growth, appetite or nutrition concerns
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Nutrition for sport, school and busy growing bodies
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Difficult or stressful family mealtimes
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Disordered eating and eating disorder recovery
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Food rules, avoidance, fear or a difficult relationship with food
Nutrition Support for Children and Teens!
Growing bodies have changing nutrition needs, and knowing what, how much, or how often a child should eat isn’t always straightforward. I provide practical, individualised nutrition support for children, teenagers and their families. This may include:
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Growth, appetite and nutritional adequacy
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Fussy or selective eating and limited food variety
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ARFID and sensory differences around food
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Nutrition for active children and young athletes
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Low appetite or difficulty eating regularly
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Building balanced meals and snacks
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Supporting energy, concentration and school performance
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Helping families create calmer, more positive mealtimes
Neurodivergence & Eating Disorders
I have a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with Autism and ADHD.
Eating differences within neurodivergent populations are often misunderstood. Sensory processing, predictability needs, anxiety, interoception differences, and cognitive style can significantly shape a person’s relationship with food.
Professional Background
Master of Counselling
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician
Family-Based Therapy (FBT) Training
Schema Therapy Training
Motivational Interviewing Training
Supervisor Training
Master of Teaching
Bachelor of Applied Science