On the Sunshine Coast we are spoilt for choice with some amazing psychologists. As a clinician, I think it is awesome that we live in an area where we have access to good mental health care. So how do choose who is the right person for you? I guess the first thing to...

When you have an eating disorder, it has this very alluring aspect to it. It makes false promises, tells you the grass is greener and works damn hard to keep you trapped in this cycle that always makes you feel like crap about yourself. The problem is that whilst...

It is well documented in the research that there are certain times when individuals are more at risk of developing eating disorders than others. Most of these times correspond with major life milestones that either involve physical change or focus on shape and weight,...

Do you have that nagging little thought telling you that you don’t quite cut the mustard when you consider different areas of your life? Well if you do, it might be reassuring to know that you certainly aren’t alone. This narrative is regularly referred to as our...

Eating disorders are complex illnesses that combine both physical and mental aspects. The title doesn’t really explain how multifaceted they are, but it’s quite hard to capture this in a couple of words. Whilst eating disorders feature a complicated relationship with...