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Online Eating Disorder Therapy Consultation in Busselton, with an Expert Clinical Psychologist
Reverence Recovery is an established psychology practice specializing in eating disorder treatment, offering convenient and affordable online/virtual counseling therapy for individuals who work or live in remote locations near the Busselton area. The telehealth format, featuring personalized sessions and evidence-based support, facilitates easy access to recovery assistance from a qualified clinical psychologist in the comfort of your home, whenever and wherever you need it.
Most Convenient & Affordable Treatment for Individuals, $250 per Session
Eating Disorder Facts & Statistics in Busselton
Recent data reveals that 4% of Australians are affected by eating disorders. With an estimated population of 27,000, this suggests that approximately 1,080 individuals in Busselton may be living with an eating disorder.
In 2023, there were an estimated 1,273 deaths nationally due to eating disorders.
Less than one in three (30%) of those with eating disorders seek help.
In recent months, a national conversation led by Assistant Minister Emma McBride highlighted that many people with lived experience continue to report that access to care is patchy, inconsistent, difficult to navigate, and at times detrimental.
The Butterfly Foundation reports that individuals in rural and remote areas, including Busselton, often struggle to access specialized eating disorder care. Due to limited local services, many must travel to larger cities for treatment, creating significant barriers to timely support.
What does Therapy Involve?
Therapy sessions consist of frequent consultations, with a focus on nutritional rehabilitation, psychoeducation, life skills training, and addressing any personal psychological aspects that warrant attention. Multiple professionals can form part of such treatment, including a psychologist, psychiatrist, dietitian and your GP in Busselton.
If the need exists, we welcome the input of family members and significant others who wish to contribute to your treatment. Although the boundaries of your treatment need to be prioritised, the interaction with these family members during the course of treatment is discussed with you, and managed in a professional and ethical manner. Whether family members only attend the initial session, or remain part of the ongoing intervention itself, our approach is adaptive to what you and your family need.
Factors Contributing to Eating Disorder in Busselton
Societal Pressures
The rise of social media and the prevalence of beauty ideals in media can contribute to negative body image among young people in Busselton. The pressure to conform to these unrealistic standards is a well-documented factor in the development of eating disorders, with many individuals striving to fit in with trends that are unattainable.
Cultural Influences
Busselton’s cultural environment can also play a significant role in shaping body image. Local norms often celebrate certain body types, leading individuals to internalize these standards and develop unhealthy relationships with food and their bodies in an attempt to conform to idealized perceptions.
Access to Healthcare
Access to specialized care in Busselton remains a significant concern for those dealing with eating disorders. With few local resources and the need to travel to larger cities for treatment, individuals face substantial barriers. These challenges are further intensified by the cost of care, limiting many residents’ ability to seek the help they need.
How Can Online Therapy in Help Your Eating Disorder?
Our therapeutic approach is a holistic person-centered approach grounded in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and incorporates elements from other treatment modalities as needed.
In short, this approach tries to be welcoming and flexible — we meet you where you are in the Busselton area!
How Much Does Online Individual Therapy Cost in Busselton?
$250 per session — 55 minutes
** Medicare rebate available with a valid Mental Health Care Plan, or valid Eating Disorder Care Plan (approx. $141 rebate from Medicare).
How to Get Help for Eating Disorder Near Busselton?
Over one million Australians struggle with eating disorder, a challenge that likely touches the lives of many of us, either through someone we love or through our own experiences with disordered eating and body image issues, while finding access to care can be tough. That’s why Reverence Recovery is here for you, offering accessible and compassionate care near your location in Busselton.
If you are concerned that you or a loved one may have an eating disorder, please reach out by completing the form on this page or emailing us at info@reverencerecovery.com.au to get help as soon as possible.
Everything You Need to Know About Eating Disorder
What is an Eating Disorder?
An eating disorder can lead to abnormal eating habits, characterized by consuming excessive or insufficient amounts of food that do not align with the body’s nutritional requirements for optimal health. Over time, the habit becomes stronger than your will to control it, potentially influenced by distorted beliefs and societal pressures related to body image, beauty, and weight.
Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating or body image issues can be linked to experience of depression, anxiety, confusion and emotional torment. Often with eating disorders there can be an internal battle between the part of you that wants to recover and the part that doesn’t.
What Causes Eating Disorder?
The factors that lead to the development of an eating disorder are complex. They involve a range of biological, psychological and other mental health conditions, there may be different causes, such as:
- Biological and genetic risk factors. Some people may have genes that increase their risk of developing eating disorder.
- Family history. Eating disorder is more likely to occur in people who have parents or siblings who’ve had an eating disorder.
- Dieting and starvation. Frequent dieting is a risk factor for an eating disorder, especially with weight that is constantly going up and down when getting on and off new diets.
- A history of weight bullying. People who have been teased or bullied for their weight are more likely to develop problems with eating disorder.
- Other mental health issues. Trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental health issues can increase the likelihood of an eating disorder.
