Services

Gut and pelvic pain support

I support individuals experiencing:

  • Persistent pelvic pain, including painful periods and endometriosis

  • Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI), such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Functional Dyspepsia (FD)

  • Chronic gastrointestinal symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating, distension, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, and discomfort after meals

  • Fears or anxieties around food, eating, and symptoms

I offer dietetic counselling for adolescents and adults across two clinic locations in Melbourne’s north-east (Eltham and Montmorency), as well as via telehealth (Zoom).

I provide support in the following clinical areas:

Because persistent pelvic pain and gut symptoms are often complex, I believe it's important to take the time to develop a thorough understanding of your symptoms, health history, and eating patterns before recommending nutrition strategies. For this reason, I use a structured two-session assessment and nutrition treatment planning process.

Rather than trying to fit assessment, education, and treatment strategies into a single appointment, this approach creates space for careful listening, thorough dietary assessment and analysis, and the development of a personalised written assessment and nutrition treatment plan.

Follow up support

For some people, these two appointments provide the clarity and direction they need to move forward. Others find it helpful to continue with ongoing support as they make changes over time. We can decide together what feels most appropriate for you.

Eating disorders and disordered eating

I provide evidence-based, trauma-informed, collaborative, and weight-inclusive nutrition care for individuals experiencing the full range of eating disorder diagnoses, including:

  • Anorexia Nervosa (AN)

  • Bulimia Nervosa (BN)

  • Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

  • Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED)

  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

I also support people who are struggling with disordered eating, chronic dieting, or body image concerns – with or without a formal diagnosis.

Nutrition counselling sessions are tailored to the individual and may begin weekly or fortnightly, then gradually space out as clients feel more stable and confident in their recovery.

Over the course of dietetic treatment, I support clients to restore adequate nourishment, explore their relationship to food and body, and move toward greater ease and flexibility with eating.

A note on adolescents

For adolescents, I typically recommend a Family-Based Treatment (FBT)-informed dietetic approach. FBT is a leading, evidence-based treatment model for children and adolescents with eating disorders. It recognises the important role that families play in a young person’s recovery, and empowers parents and caregivers to take an active role in helping their child restore nutritional adequacy and interrupt eating disorder behaviours. 

FBT is structured in three phases, allowing a gradual return of responsibility to the adolescent for their eating decisions as recovery progresses. In the early phase, I work directly with parents or caregivers (rather than with the young person individually). Together, we develop a structured meal plan, increase the energy density of meals and snacks where needed, and help parents build confidence and skills in supervising meals and navigating mealtime challenges.

As recovery progresses and weight is restored, I invite the adolescent to attend individual sessions (if they wish), as they begin taking greater ownership of their recovery.

FBT may not be the right fit for every family. That’s why the initial appointment is attended by the parent or caregiver only – allowing space for open discussion, assessment of your child’s needs, and exploration of treatment options. I can also guide you through alternatives to FBT if it’s not suitable for your circumstances.