Eating disorder dietitian and Psychotherapist Melbourne

Eating disorders are complex and deeply personal challenges that often go beyond food-related issues and I understand how hard it is to work your way through what sometimes feels like a losing battle. However there is hope for your recovery if you are ready to address the deeper seated issues beyond your disorder.


 I specialise in supporting individuals with eating disorders by taking a holistic lifestyle approach, focused on helping you reconnect to yourself by addressing the whole person—body, mind, emotions, and energy. This blends modalities like nutrition, somatic, sound and talk therapy and lifestyle modification.


This method helps uncover and heal the root causes of disordered eating, which are often linked to emotional or psychological factors rather than food itself. My goal is to guide you through a compassionate and effective recovery journey, restoring balance to your life and empowering you to achieve a deep connection to yourself and lasting health and well-being.

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge Eating Disorder

Body Dysmorphia

Other Eating Disorders

How does an eating disorder Consultation Work

  1. Initial Assessment: The initial assessment focuses on uncovering the emotional, cognitive, social, lifestyle and environmental factors impact your health and well-being. By delving into the core of your challenges, this helps us create personalised recommendations that nourish your body, mind and soul and a flexible strategy for future sessions. Expect leaving feeling understood, clear and empowered knowing you will be supported each and every step of the way.
  2. Ongoing sessions. Depending on your current presentation and requirements each session will seek to educate, support and allow you to process and integrate the barriers that have stoped you from feeling conformable in your own skin. strategies can include talk, sound or somatic therapy meaning sometimes we will talk, sometimes we will let the body talk and feel the sensations without and other times we will let sound guide and heal. As everyone is different you will receive what your unique organism requires.
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What my eating disorder clients feel

I had a very positive experience seeing Anca. I learnt a great deal about my body and mind through a number of methods. My gut health improved greatly, and my attitude towards eating changed. I use her relaxation methods to help me sleep and take time for me when stress starts to increase. Not a day goes by that I don't think about what Anca taught me. Her knowledge and wisdom astounds me. Thank you.

Lisa

From day ONE Anca amazed me with her knowledge, passion and genuine care to help me reach my goals. This incredibly intelligent woman provides more than just a meal plan. She has provided me with education, counselling, referrals to top quality professionals, high quality supplements and products, a shoulder to cry on and the bare truth when I needed to hear it. She has shown me just how important nutrition is for every aspect of my well being and how resilient the human body can be once equipped with the right tools. If you are scrolling through reviews looking to make not only a change, but the right changes, Anca is the person you are looking for.

Lacey

Anca is amazing! She has a genuine interest in what you want to achieve and has a non-judgmental approach when she works with you. She has plenty of new ideas and a fresh perspective of how to live well. She really gets you thinking to challenge your assumptions on what works for you. I'd highly recommend having a session with Anca.

Michael

Benefits Of an eating disorder Dietitian Consultation

Working as an Integrative Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist, Psychotherapist, Sound Therapist and Life Coach allows me to balance the body at a biochemical, physiological, mental, emotional and energetic level. What this means for you is that you will have a deep understanding of the root cause your problems and will receive personalised recommendations to address these. Further working with the whole is key for reconnecting you your power and confidence. By developing a safe and trusting partnership with your body you can experience what freedom, relaxation, joy and wellbeing really feels like and that being yourself is more than good enough. By learning how to nourish yourself physically, mentally and emotionally you can finally become your true self and create a life worthy of you where recovery is lasting and you are loving living your best life.

Love your self

You are love and are worthy of love. Opening up to the hurt that often creates a distorted relationship with your body and food is the first step towards lasting healing.

Intuitive and connected eating

Through practice and patience you can know your body fully and recognise how it is speaks to you. This way you can better self care and nourish yourself feeling relaxed around eating and confident knowing what you need and when you need it.

Connect to your body

Learn how your body, mind and emotions contribute to your overall nutrient status, energy and function and how to use all these parts to experience lasting health and wellbeing.

Become empowered

B-ME lifestyle teaches you how use your body, mind, emotions and energy so you can navigate emotional, mental dietary and lifestyle choices independently and with ease being guided by your inner knowing.

What causes binge eating disorder

Binge eating disorder is a complex mental health condition that goes beyond just food. It is often driven by a combination of emotional, psychological, hormonal and environmental factors. Common causes include chronic stress, trauma, low self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, restrictive dieting, and difficulties regulating emotions. In many cases, unresolved emotional pain or a history of weight stigma can contribute to the development of binge eating patterns. As a Melbourne-based dietitian and somatic psychotherapist, I work holistically to uncover the root causes of binge eating disorder and support clients in building a safe and nourishing relationship with food, body and self.

  • What is an eating disorder dietitian?

     

    An eating disorder dietitian is a health professional that specialises in supporting you dealing with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating disorder and Other non specified eating disorders.

  • Does an eating disorder dietitian give you meal plans?

    Many eating disorder dietitians will develop customised nutrition and meal plans for each client.

     

    Dietitians not only create meal plans for their clients, but they also provide education and knowledge on how to make appropriate food choices in any situation so that you can stick to your nutritional or health goals.

     

  • What foods does eating disorder dietitians recommend?

    Every single person will have a different food list or meal plan depending on their health goals and food sensitivities  with focus on increasing natural and unprocessed foods and creating a healthy relationship with food and your body.

     


  • How can a dietitian help with binge eating disorder?

    A dietitian specialising in eating disorders can help you rebuild a nourishing, balanced relationship with food. This includes creating regular eating patterns, removing guilt around eating, addressing nutritional deficiencies, and understanding hunger and fullness cues. I work with you to replace restriction with nourishment and support long-term recovery.

  • What can I expect from an eating disorder nutrition session?

    Sessions are personalised, safe and non-judgemental. We explore your eating patterns, beliefs about food and body image, emotional triggers, and build strategies to help regulate your eating and nervous system. If appropriate, I can also collaborate with your therapist or medical team.

  • Is recovery from binge eating disorder possible?

    Yes, recovery from binge eating disorder is absolutely possible. With the right support, tools and guidance, you can heal your relationship with food and body. The process involves more than just stopping binges — it includes understanding what drives them, learning to regulate emotions, and finding new ways to meet your needs.

  • What is binge eating disorder and how is it different from overeating?

    Binge eating disorder (BED) is a recognised eating disorder involving episodes of eating large amounts of food in a short period, often accompanied by feelings of shame, guilt and a lack of control. It’s different from occasional overeating because it is frequent, emotionally distressing and often driven by deeper psychological or emotional factors.

  • Do you offer online sessions for eating disorder support?

    Yes. I offer both in-person consultations in Melbourne and online sessions for clients across Australia.

  • Do you work with other types of eating disorders?

    Yes. I support clients with anorexia, bulimia, orthorexia, emotional eating, chronic dieting and body image distress. My approach integrates nutrition science, trauma-informed therapy, and nervous system regulation to meet you where you are.

  • Do I need a referral to see an eating disorder dietitian in Melbourne?

    No referral is needed, but you may be eligible for Medicare rebates under an Eating Disorder Treatment Plan for 20 sessions or a Chronic Disease Management Plan for 5 sessions if referred by your GP.