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Online Eating Disorder Therapy Consultation in New South Wales, 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 New South Wales area. The telehealth format, with one-on-one sessions and evidence-based support, ensures easy access for you to get recovery support from an experienced 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 New South Wales
Research from the University of New South Wales found that women aged 17 to 28 who viewed filtered, idealized content on social media experienced body dissatisfaction and negative mood in just 90 seconds. With 2-3 hours spent daily on social media, the impact of AI-altered imagery on mental health, including its contribution to eating disorders, is incalculable.
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.
Every year, more than 6,400 people with an eating disorder seek care from a New South Wales hospital, mental health service or emergency department. It is a growing issue with, unfortunately, a significant increase in emergency department presentation rates for eating disorders over the past eight years.
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 New South Wales.
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 New South Wales
Societal Pressures
Similar to other states, New South Wales faces widespread societal pressures around appearance and body image, driven by social media and cultural norms. These pressures can particularly affect adolescents and young adults, increasing the prevalence of disordered eating behaviors.
Cultural Influences
New South Wales’ diverse population includes a range of cultural perspectives on food, body image, and self-worth. While this diversity can be positive, some cultural or familial expectations may unintentionally contribute to harmful attitudes toward eating and body shape.
Access to Healthcare
New South Wales offers comprehensive healthcare services, including specialized programs for eating disorders. However, individuals in rural and remote areas of the state may encounter challenges accessing these resources due to long distances, limited specialist availability, and high demand for services.
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 New South Wales area!
How Much Does Online Individual Therapy Cost in New South Wales?
$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).
Below is The List of Nearest Cities in New South Wales, Where We Have Provided Online Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery Support
Find the nearest location to you to schedule an online eating disorder therapy consultation.
How to Get Help for Eating Disorder Near New South Wales?
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 New South Wales.
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.
