That’s okay. Recovery coaches meet you where you’re at on your recovery journey. We will work at a pace that’s right for you and find a way to meet your needs.

Lapses and relapses are a natural part of recovery. Not everyone may experience them, and some people may have many, every journey will look different. A recovery coach can help you get back on track and solidify any areas that need extra support.

Yes.* I will not share or discuss any information outside of our session. If you would like me to communicate with your treatment team to form a multidisciplinary approach I can, but I will only discuss what you have explicitly approved me to.

*I am still bound by QLD mandatory reporting requirements and should these be violated (e.g., a minor is at risk of sexual abuse or harm) I am bound by the law to report this to the relevant authorities.

This is one of the most vulnerable populations for eating disorders and disordered eating. I have both a blue and yellow card certification, and am approved to work with children under the age of 18.

No. As recovery coaching is a non-clinical service, you don’t need a referral from your GP.

No. I work with clients of all presentations. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to eating disorder recovery, and often one eating disorder diagnosis may morph into another. I will work with you to overcome any challenges you face no matter what they look like.

Unfortunately, no. There is no rebate or claimable amount for my services; however, to make recovery coaching accessible for as many people as possible, I have highly competitive rates compared with industry standards.

Yes. You don’t need to have a diagnosed eating disorder to access recovery coaching. Recovery coaches can work with you to remedy disorder eating patterns and behaviours, finding what’s right for you.

A therapist or psychologist focuses on the why behind the eating disorder. A recovery coach focuses on the practical how to recover from an eating disorder.

No; however, it is important to remember that recovery coaching is not a substitute for formal therapy. I highly recommend finding a psychologist that you can connect and be honest with to delve into the why of your eating disorder to support holistic healing.

No. Recovery coaches are not accredited dietitians. We can work with the information and plans that your dietitian makes with you, but it is outside of our scope of practice to give nutritional advice or create meal plans.

This is completely up to you and your circumstances. If you would like to meet once a week, that’s fine! If fortnightly or monthly works best with your schedule, no worries! If you want to schedule a social eating exposure session and a one-on-one session in the same week, I’ll be here. Session regularity can be tailored to your needs and financial situation.

Yes! I truly believe that anyone can recover from an eating disorder, no matter how severe or enduring their illness. Sometimes it just takes the right person or the right time for recovery to “click.” You may have an “aha!” moment, and you may not. Recovery is about practicing authentic and replicable strategies to meet your goals.

That’s okay! Not everyone will find recovery coaching beneficial, and you certainly don’t need a recovery coach to fully recover. If you find that after a few sessions we’re just not “clicking” or you’d rather use your time and money elsewhere, I am in full support of your decisions and will have no hard feelings.