We accept NDIS clients.
Online Eating Disorder Therapy Consultation in Perth, 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 Perth 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
Reverence Recovery recognises that eating disorders are complex, and no two journeys look the same. Whether you’re dealing with restrictive eating, binge eating, or any combination of disordered behaviours, Guil has expertise to guide you through recovery with compassion and clarity.
You are more than just a diagnosis. Reverence Recovery meets you where you are, with compassion, professionalism, and unwavering support.
Guil’s tailored approach helps you break free from the cycle of disordered eating and cultivate a healthier relationship with food and yourself.
He’ll help you develop a foundation of self-compassion and resilience so you can navigate your challenges.
Non-eating disorders services
While Guil has a special interest in eating disorders, he also provides care for a wide range of mental health conditions. These services include:
- Mood Disorders: Treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, and related conditions to help regulate emotions and improve daily functioning. This can include serious mood disorders with accompanying self-harm behaviours.
- Anxiety/Stress-related Disorders: Support for generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, and other anxiety-related difficulties to reduce distress and build coping skills.
- Trauma & PTSD: Evidence-based interventions to help individuals process past trauma, manage triggers, and regain a sense of control.
- Behavioural Challenges: Therapy for addiction, dependency, aggression, gambling, and other disruptive behaviours, focusing on long-term change and healthier habits.
- Life Transitions & Stress: Guidance through grief, career changes, bullying, and other major life challenges to foster resilience and adaptation.
- Personality Disorders: Support for those struggling with personality-related difficulties, improving relationships and emotional regulation.
- Workers’ compensation/MVA Insurance
Eating Disorder Facts & Statistics in Perth
In 2019, the Commonwealth Government pledged $4 million for the provision of an eating disorders centre in Perth.
Eating disorder hospital admissions in Western Australia jumped 165% from 2010 to 2018.
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.
An estimated 13% of young people will experience an eating disorder by the age of 20, and almost half have participated in eating disorders behaviours.
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 Perth.
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 Perth
Societal Pressures
As a major urban center, Perth is subject to societal pressures related to appearance and body image, driven by media and cultural norms. These pressures, particularly among young people and adolescents, contribute to body dissatisfaction and a higher risk of disordered eating.
Cultural Influences
Perth’s diverse cultural community includes varying attitudes toward food and body image. While this diversity can foster positive relationships, certain cultural expectations or stigmas may unintentionally encourage unhealthy eating behaviors or negative self-perception.
Access to Healthcare
Perth provides a range of healthcare services, including specialized eating disorder clinics and support programs. However, challenges such as long wait times, the cost of treatment, and the stigma associated with seeking help can act as barriers. Additionally, those living in outer suburbs or rural areas surrounding Perth may experience limited access to specialist 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 Perth area!
How Much Does Online Individual Therapy Cost in Perth?
$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 Perth?
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 Perth.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What if I’m unsure about seeking treatment for my ED?
Apprehension toward treatment is quite common. Introducing changes and working towards meaningful growth can, for some, feel incredibly daunting.
We welcome those with apprehension to still attend an appointment and relay their fears to the therapist. Treatment is individualised to your own circumstances, specific challenges, and unique person.
Remember, part of treatment can also be focussed on helping you overcome the contemplation phase. For some, this can take quite some time. By becoming recovery focussed, you move onto the beginnings of actual eating disorders recovery.
Who can use our service?
Anyone with an eating disorders concern is welcome to book and attend the services offered at Reverence Recovery.
Whether you are seeking support for yourself, or needing help with your adolescent who is struggling, we will assess your treatment needs and goals to tailor a treatment plan that best suits you.
Do I need a referral?
No, you don’t need a referral. Self-referrals are also accepted.
However, if you wish to make use of Medicare benefits during your treatment, a valid Mental Healthcare Plan, or valid Eating Disorders Care Plan is required (both obtained from your GP).
For our support group, we do ask that you attend your GP prior to attending, to complete our GP Referrer form (see Support Group page).
The approximate rebates received from Medicare for both these services are:
Individual therapy – $142
Group therapy – $35
Do you consult with children?
Reverence Recovery only conducts therapy that uses the medium of language/discussion. We do not offer services for young children where play-style therapy is needed.
If your adolescent can hold an adult-style conversation, which means they can voice their opinions and feelings adequately through discussion, then they are welcome to attend.
May carers or family be part of my treatment?
Yes, most certainly.
Family members and carers can be great agents in bolstering treatment outcomes, and we welcome their input if this aligns with your wishes and needs.
In cases where parents wish to be included in their adolescent’s treatment, we discuss the boundaries of confidentiality at the outset of treatment, with a priority focus on the index client.
It is understandable that parents are concerned about the wellbeing of their children. In the spirit of trying to aid families, and guide parents to assist their child better, feedback may provided when necessary, but only with the consent of the index client.
Do you provide treatment via telehealth?
Yes, at present our individual therapy sessions are by videoconferencing only. This is for ease-of-use purposes, and allows those in remote areas to access eating disorder psychology services too.
In the near future, we will commence face-to-face individual treatments.
Our weekly support group is in face-to-face format. Please see our Support Group page for more details.
Do you consult Saturdays?
Yes we do consult certain Saturdays. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call or complete the contact form provided below.
Do you treat other psychological presentations?
Yes, if you struggle with other mental health conditions other than an eating disorder, you are welcome to book and attend the services Reverence Recovery.
We do not shy away from complex or difficult presentations. We have extensive experience in treating conditions like mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance-use disorders, addiction and dependency problems, as well as other behavioural problems.
Do you accept NDIS clients?
Yes we accept NDIS clients (Plan Managed or Self Managed only).
Unfortunately we do not accept NDIA clients.
Take the First Step Toward Recovery With Us Today
If you have any questions about eating disorders, our treatment programs, or any other specific needs, or would like to schedule an initial phone assessment, please don't hesitate to give us a call or complete the contact form provided below.
