Eating Disorder Therapy Approaches

At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology in Menai, a range of evidence-based approaches are used within eating disorder therapy to support recovery across different stages of life.

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Rather than being a single type of therapy, treatment for eating disorders often involves integrating different approaches depending on diagnosis, medical needs and individual presentation.​

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If you are seeking support, you can learn more about our eating disorder counselling page.

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Eating disorder therapy requires a structured and developmentally informed approach that considers psychological, behavioural and relational factors.

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Our clinicians deliver therapy aligned with national clinical guidelines and best practice standards.

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Treatment is guided by factors such as diagnosis, developmental stage, co-occurring conditions and medical stability.

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Evidence-based approaches used in therapy

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Therapy may draw on:

• 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

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These approaches may be used individually or integrated, depending on what is most appropriate for each person.

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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 approaches and attachment informed therapy.

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Multidisciplinary collaboration

 

Eating disorder recovery requires coordinated care.

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We work closely with GPs, psychiatrists, paediatricians and accredited dietitians to ensure medical, psychological and nutritional needs are addressed throughout therapy.

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This collaborative approach supports safety, accountability and sustainable progress over time.

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How these approaches are used in therapy

 

These approaches are used within eating disorder counselling, supporting people experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating, or related difficulties.

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A formal diagnosis is not required to begin therapy. Treatment is guided by what is happening for you and the level of support required.

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Eating disorder therapy in Menai and the Sutherland Shire

 

At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology, evidence-based approaches are used across our work with children, adolescents and adults.

 

Appointments are available in person at our Menai practice, working with people across the Sutherland Shire.

 

Getting started

 

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.