Binge Eating Disorder Therapy in the Sutherland Shire

At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology in Menai, our psychologists and counsellors provide evidence-based therapy for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) for adolescents and adults across the Sutherland Shire and southern Sydney. Sessions are available in person at our Menai practice and via secure online appointments across Australia.

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Binge Eating Disorder is a recognised eating disorder that involves recurring episodes of eating large amounts of food, often quickly or in secret, accompanied by a sense of loss of control. These episodes are commonly followed by feelings of guilt, shame or emotional distress.

 

Common experiences of binge eating disorder

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Binge Eating Disorder may present as:

• Eating large amounts of food in a short period of time

• Feeling unable to stop or control eating

• Eating when not physically hungry

• Continuing to eat beyond fullness

• Eating alone or in secret

• Strong feelings of shame, guilt or distress after eating

 

For some people, binge eating is linked to coping with difficult emotions such as anxiety, trauma or chronic stress.

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Understanding binge eating

 

Many people living with binge eating describe using food to manage emotions such as sadness, boredom, loneliness or overwhelm. Over time, patterns of binge eating may become linked with self-criticism, shame and difficulties with emotional regulation.

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For some people, binge eating may also occur alongside ADHD or autism, where differences in impulse control, sensory experiences or emotional regulation interact with eating behaviours.

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When to consider therapy

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You may wish to consider therapy if eating patterns are:

• Difficult to control or interrupt

• Occurring regularly or increasing in frequency

• Linked to emotional distress or shame

• Impacting daily functioning or relationships

• Associated with cycles of restriction and overeating

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Binge eating therapy in Menai and the Sutherland Shire

 

Our clinicians are registered with AHPRA and AASW and have completed specialised training in eating disorders. Our team includes an ANZAED credentialed clinician.

 

Therapy focuses on understanding patterns around eating, reducing shame, and developing more flexible ways of responding to emotions and stress.

 

Our clinicians draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including:

• Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

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Related Eating Disorder Information

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You may also find these pages helpful:

• Anorexia Nervosa

• Bulimia Nervosa

• Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

• Body Image and Body Dysmorphic Disorder

• Disordered Eating

• Eating Disorder Therapies

• Eating Disorder Counselling

 

Getting Started

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Sessions are available in person at our Menai practice in the Sutherland Shire, or via secure online sessions across Australia.

 

If you’re unsure where to begin, our Client Care Team can assist. Call 02 8519 4197 or use the button below to request an appointment.