I am an Eating Disorder Recovery Clinician with a background of over 25 years spanning nutrition, mental health, and counselling.

 

I work with adolescents and young adults experiencing eating disorders, providing recovery-focused care that addresses both the physical and psychological patterns that keep eating disorders in place.

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I am an Accredited Practising Dietitian, a Mental Health Clinician, and a Registered Counsellor. This integrated training allows me to work directly with eating disorder behaviours, food-related fear, rigidity, and avoidance, while also supporting emotional regulation, motivation, and the therapeutic process of change.

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My work is grounded in structure, consistency, and containment.

I support recovery as it unfolds in real life — through eating, behaviour change, family support, and ongoing therapeutic guidance — rather than separating nutrition from mental health care.

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I work alongside psychologists, GPs, and paediatricians, but my role is not limited to a single part of treatment. I remain actively involved throughout recovery, helping young people and families move forward in a steady, supported way.

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My Role in Eating Disorder Treatment

I work directly with the eating disorder, guiding recovery in day-to-day life. Areas of expertise:

• “I work therapeutically with eating behaviours, food avoidance, fear foods, rigidity and ED recovery — alongside nutrition adequacy.”

• “I provide behavioural and exposure-based food support (particularly in EDs, ARFID, ADHD and neurodivergence).”

• "I support healthy eating patterns and nutrition as part of recovery"

• "I help young people practice new behaviours and cope with anxiety around food"

• "I work closely with families to create structure, reduce conflict, and support change"

I remain actively involved throughout recovery, supporting both behavioural change and emotional wellbeing, often alongside other clinicians when needed.

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Who I Work With

I work with adolescents, young adults, and families who are living with the day‑to‑day reality of an eating disorder.

People often come to me when:

• Eating feels frightening, overwhelming, or tightly controlled

• There are rigid rules, rituals, avoidance, or negotiation around food

• Weight, growth, or medical stability is a concern

• Progress feels stuck, circular, or fragile

• Parents are unsure how to support eating without escalating distress

This work often sits in the active recovery phase — where the eating disorder is loud, change is uncomfortable, and consistent support is needed.​

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How I Work

My approach is:

• Recovery-focused – prioritising health, safety, and forward movement

• Calm and structured – reducing overwhelm for both the young person and their family

• Collaborative – working alongside psychologists, GPs, and paediatricians

• Individualised – meeting each person where they are, without rushing or minimising

We focus on small, consistent steps that support recovery — even when motivation is low.

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Qualifications​

• Master of Counselling

• Family Based Therapy training for Eating Disorders

• Credentialed Eating Disorder Specialist

• Master of Teaching (primary/secondary teaching)

• Master of Nutrition and Dietetics

• Bachelor of Applied Science

• Schema therapy training 

• Supervisor Training 

• Motivational interviewing training