Eating Disorder Therapy in Essendon & Moonee Ponds
Psychologists consulting at The Victorian Psychology Clinic provide evidence-based eating disorder therapy for children over 10, adolescents and adults in Essendon, Moonee Ponds and via telehealth. We support people experiencing eating difficulties, body image concerns and difficulties with exercise, using a compassionate and personalised approach to care.
Eating disorders and body image concerns can be complex and may affect physical health, emotional wellbeing, relationships, study, work and day-to-day functioning. Seeking support can feel daunting, and therapy aims to provide a warm, respectful and collaborative environment in which recovery can be supported.
Where appropriate, psychologists consulting at VPC may work closely with other professionals involved in a person’s care, including dietitians, general practitioners and psychiatrists. Treatment is tailored to each person’s needs, goals and stage of recovery.
Eating and Body Image Concerns We Work With
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bulimia Nervosa
- ARFID
- Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)
- Chronic dieting
- A difficult relationship with food, body image or exercise
- Body image concerns
- Difficulties with excessive exercise
How We Support Clients
Psychologists consulting at VPC support children over 10, adolescents and adults experiencing eating difficulties, body image concerns and difficulties with exercise. Therapy is tailored to the person’s age, needs, goals and stage of recovery.
Eating disorder therapy may help with:
- understanding patterns around food, body image and exercise
- reducing distress related to eating, weight, shape or appearance
- building more flexible and sustainable coping strategies
- supporting regular eating and reducing unhelpful eating disorder behaviours
- improving emotional regulation and self-compassion
- strengthening motivation for recovery
- supporting communication with family members, carers or other supports where appropriate
Depending on the person’s needs, therapy may draw on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders, Family-Based Treatment for young people with eating disorders, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness-based strategies and relapse-prevention planning.
Where appropriate, psychologists consulting at VPC may also work collaboratively with GPs, dietitians, psychiatrists and other treating professionals to support coordinated care.
Clinical Supervision
VPC also offers clinical supervision for clinicians supporting clients with eating difficulties, body image concerns and related presentations.
To enquire about clinical supervision, please contact our office on (03) 7018 1716 or email support@vicpsychclinic.com.au
A number of psychologists consulting at VPC work with eating disorders, body image concerns and related difficulties. To learn more, please visit our Psychologists page for clinician details.
If you are experiencing eating difficulties, body image concerns or difficulties with exercise, you are welcome to contact us to discuss support options.