How I work

my mission

Seeking dietitian support for an eating disorder takes bravery and I am here to listen to you and to support you the best I can. I recognise that the type of support you need may vary according to your unique needs and characteristics, as well as with changes in your life. I am especially passionate about exploring ways to support autistic people with eating disorders or other nutrition challenges.

I have an interest in Family-Based Treatment, the non-diet approach and intuitive eating. I may draw upon these during sessions, or we may find that a different approach altogether is what helps you. I support you to challenge unhelpful habits, recognise your strengths, and empower yourself to better nourish your body.

About you

I see clients aged 13 years old or above* and I welcome people of all body sizes, backgrounds and identities.

You may have (or suspect you have) an eating disorder and be seeking support in recovery. Alternatively, you may be seeking support for anxiety or stress you are experiencing related to food and mealtimes. For others, you may be experiencing a lack of interest in food, or you may have trouble meeting your nutrition needs due to restrictive food preferences. There are many reasons you may be experiencing disordered eating beyond concerns around weight and body image. Click here for more information about how I work with teenagers. 

If you’re unsure if I am the right fit for you, I encourage you to get in touch to explore this.

*If you need support in finding a dietitian for someone under the age of 13, please get in touch with Eating Disorders Victoria.

session details

Dietitian consultations are 50-minutes long and provided face-to-face in Malvern VIC, 3144 (Melbourne), or via telehealth.

With your permission, I will work alongside your doctor, psychologist, and nominated contact person or parent/guardian  to support safe care.

I welcome your suggestions and feedback on how these sessions proceed. Your comfort and safety is my priority.

treatment for teenagers

  • In adolescence, it is especially important to start treatment as soon as possible, as an eating disorder can interfere with a young person’s growth and development. 

  • In most instances, I adopt Family-Based Treatment (FBT) informed care.

  • This involves caregivers taking the lead in the early phases of treatment. This is because caregivers are often one of the best resources we have available support a young person towards recovery.

  • An eating disorder can cause caregivers to lose confidence in how to support their young person. Using the FBT framework I will help to re-build your confidence in feeding your young person and managing mealtime challenges.

  • Mealtime autonomy will slowly be handed back to the adolescent when they are ready.

  • I take a holistic approach to identifying progress in your young person. While weight restoration is often an important feature of effective treatment, I also monitor other markers of health including mood, anxiety, menstruation and engagement in eating disorder behaviours, for example, excessive exercising.

  • I make neuro-affirming adaptations if there is any suspicion of neurodiversity in the young person we are working with.