Eating Disorder Treatment Melbourne
What are Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions characterised by distressing thoughts and behaviours related to food, eating, body image, and weight. They often involve an intense preoccupation with shape or size and a disrupted relationship with food. Eating disorders can affect people of any age, gender, body size, or weight—there is no one way they “look.” Without treatment, they can lead to significant physical, emotional, and psychological impacts. Common types include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
Evidence-based Eating Disorder Care
How Can Therapy Help?
At Balanced Self Clinical Psychology, we offer evidence-based, personalised treatment for eating disorders using Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E). This structured approach helps individuals develop a healthier relationship with food and body image by addressing the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that contribute to disordered eating.
We also integrate the Health at Every Size (HAES®) framework, which prioritises well-being and self-care over weight as a measure of health. Our weight-inclusive approach encourages individuals to cultivate a more compassionate and sustainable connection with their bodies.
Key Areas of Focus
Establishing regular and flexible eating patterns
Reducing restrictive eating, bingeing, and compensatory behaviours
Understanding the impact of body image on eating habits
Overcoming body checking behaviours and self-criticism
Identifying emotional triggers behind disordered eating
Supporting a weight-inclusive, health-focused approach to well-being
Eating disorders can be challenging, but recovery is possible with the right support. If you're struggling with food or body image, Balanced Self Clinical Psychology is here to help. To learn more or book an appointment, please get in touch. You don’t have to face an eating disorder alone.
For more on eating disorders, see the websites below.