Eating Disorder Therapies

At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology in Menai, we provide evidence-based therapies for eating disorders across the Sutherland Shire and Sydney South.

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Eating disorder therapy requires a structured and developmentally informed approach that considers psychological, behavioural and relational factors. Our clinicians deliver therapy aligned with national clinical guidelines and best practice standards.

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Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Therapies We Use

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Therapy may draw on:

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• Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E)

• Family-Based Therapy (FBT) for children and adolescents

• MANTRA (Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults)

• Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT)

• Schema Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT-informed strategies)

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) where trauma is present

 

The therapeutic approach is guided by diagnosis, developmental stage, co-occurring conditions and medical stability.

 

A Developmentally Informed Framework

 

For children and adolescents, therapy places parents or caregivers in an active role in supporting nutritional restoration and recovery, within a structured and collaborative framework.

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For adults, therapy may address behavioural patterns, emotional regulation, overcontrol, perfectionism, identity, relational dynamics and values-based action.

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Where trauma, attachment difficulties or longstanding relational patterns are present, therapy may integrate trauma informed and attachment informed approaches.

 

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

 

Eating disorder recovery requires coordinated care. We work closely with GPs, psychiatrists, paediatricians and accredited dietitians to ensure medical, psychological and nutritional needs are addressed throughout therapy.

 

This collaborative framework prioritises safety, accountability and sustainable progress.

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Eating disorder therapies are delivered in person at our Menai practice in the Sutherland Shire, or online where appropriate.  Learn more about our Eating Disorder Counselling services or explore the range of presentations on our Conditions We Work With page.

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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.