Eating Disorder Support in Wollongong

 Eating disorders are psychological conditions that can affect anyone and cause changes to our relationship with food, body image and changes in our eating behaviours. Everyone's experience and recovery from an eating disorder is unique and experiences may include restrictive food intake, bingeing, or compensatory behaviours such as purging or over-exercising. When left untreated, eating disorders can lead to signfiicant physical, emotional and social health concerns. At Mind Mode we foster a health at every size and shape approach and our trained dieticians and clinicians work with you and your support systems to create a collaborative, individualised treatment plan suited to your needs. We encourage anyone concerned about themselves or others to seek support around this from trained professionals 

Understanding Contributing Factors for Eating Disorder

There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Contributing factors may include:

• Biological influences, such as genetics or neurobiology.
• Psychological traits, including perfectionism, impulsivity, or low self-esteem.
• Cultural and environmental factors, such as media exposure or social pressure.
• Dieting behaviours and past experiences with food or weight-related stigma.
• Recognising these factors can support early intervention and personalised care.

Multidisciplinary Support for Recovery

Recovery from an eating disorder typically involves the coordinated care of a multidisciplinary team. This may include:

• Psychologists or counsellors to support mental health and behavioural change
• Accredited Practising Dietitians to provide nutritional guidance
• General Practitioners to monitor medical health
• Psychiatrists or other specialists, when needed

At Mind Mode Psychology & Wellness, we aim to provide collaborative and compassionate care in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

Meet Denelle – Eating Disorder Dietitian (Wollongong)

Denelle is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with training and experience in supporting clients with eating disorders. She works with individuals aged 18 years and over with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 16 kg/m2, who have been diagnosed with:

• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Orthorexia Nervosa
• Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED)

Denelle’s approach focuses on promoting a more peaceful and supportive relationship with food and the body, using evidence-based nutrition therapy and a non-diet framework.

Meet Emma– Eating Disorder Dietitian (Wollongong)

Emma  is a compassionate and dedicated dietitian who specialises in supporting individuals with eating disorders. She provides care to adolescents and adults, tailoring her approach to the unique needs and circumstances of each client. 

Emma works with people experiencing:

• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Orthorexia Nervosa
• Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED)
   

Her approach combines evidence-based nutrition therapy with a strong focus on fostering a healthy and sustainable relationship with food and body image. She incorporates holistic, person-centred counselling strategies to help clients reduce shame, build resilience, and rediscover the joy of nourishing both body and mind.

Get in Touch

If you’re looking for eating disorder support in Wollongong, contact Mind Mode Psychology & Wellness to enquire about availability with Denelle or other members of our team.