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Eating Disorder Resources
Eating disorders can profoundly impact both physical health and emotional well-being, often making it difficult to focus on daily life. Early intervention and understanding are key to recovery, and the right support can make a world of difference. On this page, you’ll find useful resources and educational materials aimed at supporting those dealing with eating disorders. There’s hope—and with the right guidance, recovery is possible.
Resources for Individuals with an Eating Disorder
Individual therapy provides structured support for those who can manage recovery in an outpatient setting. One-on-one sessions deliver focussed care for the person who is trying to mobilise towards change and growth.
Resources for Carers and Parents
EDFA is a national, lived experience, peer-led, not-for-profit support and advocacy organisation, providing the families and carers of people with eating disorders, connection, support, education and reassurance so they can be more skilled, compassionate and effective supports to their affected loved ones. We are Carers for Carers.
F.E.A.S.T. is an international non-profit organization of and for parents and caregivers of loved ones affected by eating disorders. They offer free programs and services to families needing support, information, skills, and tools to help them on their journey.
Feed Your Instinct (FYI) is an online tool developed by The Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED). This tool provides support to parents of children and young people experiencing different types of eating and/or body image problems. It aims to highlight common warning signs and provide useful information about eating and/or body image problems, as well as guidance on how to help a child with these problems at home.
Resources for Health Professionals
The National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) serves as a national collaborative platform that brings together experts in lived experience, clinical services, and research to generate unified, evidence-based positions on eating disorders.
Butterfly Foundation is the national charity for all Australians impacted by eating disorders and body image issues, and for the families, friends and communities who support them.
ANZAED is the peak body for eating disorder professionals involved in research, prevention, treatment and advocacy in Australia, New Zealand and beyond. ANZAED fosters networking and professional development in the eating disorder field and aims to provide leadership and advocacy to improve the understanding, prevention and treatment of eating disorders.
The Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) is a specialist clinical psychology service in Perth, Western Australia, administered through the North Metropolitan Health Service. They produce resources for consumers and healthcare professionals to assist in providing interventions for many mental health problems, including eating disorders.
Australia’s national research and clinical excellence institute dedicated to improving the lives of people with eating disorders and those who care for them.
CEED is part of the Victorian government’s commitment to addressing and improving the quality of services available to people with eating disorders. CEED provides a range of early intervention strategies including interactive online resources.
Meet Your Therapist
Dr Guillaume Walters-du Plooy is lead Clinical Psychologist and founder at Reverence Recovery.
He is passionate about helping individuals overcome complex and enduring cases of eating disorders, as well as other behavioural challenges. He also welcomes other psychological problems like mood disorders, addiction and dependency, trauma, anxiety-related disorders, and self-harm presentations.
Guil holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Africa. His research focused on complex and treatment-resistant eating disorder presentations, providing him a wealth of insight in the area. He is also credentialed with the Australian and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED), and currently serves as Program Co-ordinator for the Eating Disorders Program at Ramsay Hollywood Clinic (Perth, WA). With over 15 years of experience, working in psychiatric hospitals, addiction centres, community clinics, and in private practice – he is well positioned to support you in your journey.
Guil believes in a person-centred approach, effectively incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) within individualised care. He creates a safe and supportive environment with a calm and respectful demeanour, not shying away from complexity and meeting clients where they are.
Seeing clients break free from debilitating thoughts and behaviours to become more authentically themselves is the most rewarding aspect of his work. Clients often describe him as a healthy balance between caring and respectful, yet direct and insightful in his feedback and guidance.
Guil offers individual- and group therapy, focussing on older adolescents and adults. If you're seeking support for complex or enduring challenges, Guil is ready to meet you on your journey.
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