Trauma Informed Eating Disorder Dietitian
Melbourne & Telehealth Australia Wide
Thank you for considering me as part of your patient’s treatment team.
I’m a Melbourne based dietitian with 20 years experience, and established my practice in 2014. I support individuals experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating, and complex relationships with food, often alongside mental health, trauma, chronic and “invisible” illness and neurodivergence. My approach is trauma-informed, weight-inclusive, and grounded in a non-diet approach, with a focus on gentle, collaborative care.
If you’re unsure whether someone might be a good fit, you’re always welcome to reach out.
who i work with
I support young people and adults aged 17+ years with:
- Eating disorders (including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder)
- Longstanding eating disorders and recovery
- Disordered eating and chronic dieting
- ARFID
- Body image concerns
- Neurodivergence (including ADHD and autism) alongside eating difficulties
- Complex mental health presentations
Clients I see are often navigating multiple and intersecting experiences which add another layer to someone’s relationship to food such as:
- Chronic illness such as CFS/ME, MCAS, hEDS, POTS
- PMOS (formerly PCOS)
- Gut symptoms and conditions such as IBS
- GLP-1 related challenges
- Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
- Endometriosis
Many of my clients are those who may have felt overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsupported in more traditional or directive environments.
They may benefit from a slower, more relational approach that prioritises safety, autonomy, and trust.
my approach
My approach is grounded in a:
- Trauma-informed framework
- Weight-inclusive, non-diet approach
- Collaborative and client-led pace
- Nervous system–aware lens
- Focus on safety, trust, and relationship-building
Food and eating is never separated from the patient’s broader context. I consider emotional, sensory, cognitive, and environmental factors that may be shaping eating patterns.
I aim to create a space where clients feel met with curiosity rather than judgement, and where change is supported gently and sustainably.
when to refer
You might consider referring if someone is:
- Struggling to eat regularly or adequately
- Experiencing anxiety, distress, or rigidity around food and eating
- Engaging in binge eating, restriction, or compensatory behaviours
- Feeling stuck in recovery or their relationship to food
- Managing eating alongside trauma, burnout, or neurodivergence
- Needing more gentle or flexible care than previous experiences
- Would benefit from a harm minimisation approach to their eating
Choose the referral method that best suits you
Fax Referrals to 03 9830 0323
Email Referrals to [email protected]
Provide my details to your client to contact me directly via the Booking Page
Phone/SMS 0402 085 366
or Complete the Referral Form below with consent from your patient:
Eating Disorder Care Plans and Chronic Disease Management Plans accepted.
Please note out of pocket costs apply.
I work with people in person at my office in Hawthorn East with easy access to the surrounding eastern and south eastern suburbs including Camberwell, Canterbury, Surrey Hills, Hawthorn, Balwyn, Burwood, Box Hill, Ashburton, Mont Albert, Glen Iris, Malvern, Kew, Richmond etc. I also offer telehealth appointments nationwide.