Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are psychological conditions that cause serious disturbances in eating behaviours and body perception. Eating disorders can result in significant health consequences if left untreated due to restrictive and compensatory behaviours. 

There are a number of factors which may contribute to someone developing an eating disorder. These can include genetics, personality traits of perfectionism and impulsivity, cultural preferences for thinness and exposure to media promoting such extreme ideals, and previous dieting experiences and behaviour. 

Recovering from an eating disorder is possible with the help of a team of professionals including psychologists, GPs, dietitians and sometimes psychiatrists or other mental health professionals. Everyone deserves to find peace with eating and their bodies. 

As an eating disorder dietitian, Denelle has a passion for and is trained in working towards recovery with eating disorder clients. Denelle believes that everyone deserves to have a peaceful and kind relationship with food and their bodies. Denelle is able to treat people >18yrs and with a Body Mass Index of >16 kg/m2, diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Orthorexia Nervosa, or Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder. 

If you would like to know more about the eating disorder services Denelle provides in Wollongong, contact Mind Mode reception today.