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Australia's Online Eating
Disorder Recovery Centre

Dietitians & Psychologists Working Together

A clinically integrated team of accredited dietitians and AHPRA registered psychologists providing evidence based recovery support via telehealth, Australia wide.

Whether you need nutritional rehabilitation, psychological therapy, or both, our team works collaboratively to give you wrap around care under one roof.

No GP Referral Needed To Start
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Join 1,000+ People On Their Recovery Journey

Medicare Rebates Available
Dietitians & Psychologists
Telehealth Australia Wide
Evidence Based Care
Eating Disorder Recovery Centre
Integrated Care

Bite Into Freedom

Eating Disorder Recovery Centre

The Centre Difference

Two Disciplines.
One Recovery Plan.

Eating disorders sit at the intersection of nutrition and psychology. Treating only one half rarely creates lasting recovery. At Bite Into Freedom, both clinicians work together on your case, in real time.

Pillar One

Dietitian Care

Our accredited dietitians address the physical and behavioural side of recovery: stabilising eating patterns, challenging food rules, and rebuilding trust with food.

Nutritional rehabilitation and meal support

Breaking the binge purge cycle through consistent eating

Sensory and texture work for ARFID

Weight neutral, non diet approach

APD Accredited | Medicare Registered
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Pillar Two

Psychology Care

Our AHPRA registered psychologists address the emotional and cognitive drivers: anxiety, body image, shame, trauma, and the patterns of thinking that maintain the eating disorder.

CBT-E, ACT, and DBT informed therapy

Body image, shame, and self worth work

Anxiety, OCD, and trauma underlying restriction

Neurodiversity affirming, ADHD and autism informed

AHPRA Registered | Medicare Registered
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Both clinicians coordinate on your care, with shared notes and weekly case discussion.

Full Spectrum Care

Does any of this sound like you?

You don't need a diagnosis to start. Find the experience that resonates with what you're going through, and we'll meet you there.

Theme 01

When eating feels restrictive

Strict food rules, fear of certain foods, calorie counting, undereating, or anxiety around what's "safe" to eat.

Diagnoses we treat:

Anorexia Nervosa Atypical Anorexia ARFID Orthorexia
Theme 02

When eating feels out of control

Bingeing, purging, secretive eating, feeling unable to stop, or cycles of restriction followed by overeating.

Diagnoses we treat:

Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder Night Eating Compulsive Overeating
Theme 03

When food and body feel complicated

Body image distress, emotional eating, disordered patterns that don't fit a label, or eating habits affecting your daily life.

Diagnoses we treat:

OSFED Emotional Eating Body Image Distress Disordered Eating

Don't see your experience? You still belong here.

You don't need a formal diagnosis to access support. Our intake team will help you find the right starting point, no questions barred.

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The Roadmap

Your Recovery Journey

Recovery isn't linear, and it doesn't look the same for everyone. But there's a clinically proven path that most people move through. Here's what working with our centre actually looks like.

Start Your Journey
01

Initial Consultation

A deep dive into your story, history, and what you're struggling with. We assess whether you'd benefit from a dietitian, psychologist, or both, and outline a clear plan.

02

Stabilisation

The early weeks focus on safety: regular eating, reducing the most distressing behaviours, and grounding the nervous system. We move at a pace your body and mind can tolerate.

03

Active Recovery Work

The heart of treatment. Challenging food rules, working through fear foods, addressing body image, processing the underlying anxiety, shame, or trauma. Dietitian and psychologist coordinate weekly.

04

Consolidation

Building flexibility and confidence. Sessions become less frequent as you practise the skills in real life: social eating, travel, stressful events. Relapse prevention work begins here.

05

Recovery & Beyond

Maintenance and freedom. Optional check ins to keep you supported, with the tools to navigate life's curveballs without slipping backwards. Recovery becomes a stable foundation, not a daily fight.

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Multidisciplinary Team

Meet Your Recovery Team

Accredited practising dietitians and an AHPRA registered psychologist working side by side, delivering compassionate, evidence based care across Australia via telehealth.

APD Dietitian
Sarah Why

Sarah Why

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming care helping you rebuild your relationship with food and move toward recovery.

ARFID Support Weight Inclusive
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Psychologist
Louise Kelly

Louise Kelly

AHPRA Registered Psychologist

Helping adolescents and adults build a life bigger than their eating disorder through recovery focused care.

CBT-E & SSCM Trauma Informed
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APD Dietitian
Samantha Wright

Samantha Wright

APD & Sports Dietitian

Compassionate, weight inclusive care helping you rebuild trust with food and your body, with expertise supporting athletes.

Weight Inclusive Sports Nutrition
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APD Dietitian
Gabriela Salant

Gabriela Salant

Accredited Practising Dietitian

A compassionate, whole person approach to rebuild trust around food and support sustainable recovery.

Whole Person Care Recovery Focused
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APD Dietitian
Emma Bax

Emma Bax

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Compassionate dietitian blending nutritional expertise with empathetic support for holistic wellbeing.

Sustainable Recovery Holistic Wellbeing
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Director
Nicole Brekalo

Nicole Cipri

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Trained in the non diet approach, guiding clients away from dieting and towards making peace with food.

Health At Every Size Intuitive Eating
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Collaborative Clinical Care

Join 1,000+ clients on the path to sustainable recovery.

Self Guided Resource

Not ready for a 1 on 1 session?

Whether you're waiting for your first consultation or want to start independently, get immediate clinical frameworks with our flagship recovery tool.

Recovery
Roadmap

Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Web App + Workbook
Nicole Brekalo

Nicole Cipri

Director & Clinical Lead

"Recovery isn't linear. The Roadmap gives you a clinical framework to understand exactly where you are and what comes next."

Flagship Recovery Tool

The Recovery Roadmap

Not another generic eating disorder PDF. An interactive workspace built by clinicians to help you understand the stages of recovery, recognise where you are, and access the right tools at the right time.

What's Inside:

5 Recovery Stages
Know where you are.
Self Assessment
Recognise patterns.
Tool Vault
Curated for each stage.
Progress Tracker
See your wins build.
Recovery Scripts
Words for hard moments.
Workbook
Printable companion.
$49.99
$129.99 AUD ✦ Lifetime Access
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Medicare & Rebates

Expert Care Made Accessible

Both our dietitians and psychologists are Medicare registered. Claims are processed instantly after your session, no manual paperwork required.

1

Book Your Start

No referral needed to book your first session with a dietitian or psychologist. We guide you through the eligibility checks during your initial consultation.

2

Choose Your Plan

Visit your GP for either a Mental Health Care Plan (10 psychology sessions) or an Eating Disorder Management Plan (20 dietitian + 40 psychology sessions per year).

3

Instant Rebate

Claims are processed instantly after your session via HICAPS or Medicare Easyclaim, with rebates back in your account within 24 to 48 hours.

Medicare Benefits
20
Dietitian Sessions
40
Psychology Sessions

Eligible clients access combined rebated sessions per calendar year under the Eating Disorder Management Plan.

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• Private Health Accepted •

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked
Questions

Everything you need to know about eating disorder treatment, Medicare access, and working with our centre.

01 / Getting Started

Should I see a dietitian, a psychologist, or both for an eating disorder?

Most people in eating disorder recovery benefit from both an accredited dietitian and an AHPRA registered psychologist. A dietitian focuses on nutritional rehabilitation, food rules, and meal patterns. A psychologist addresses underlying anxiety, body image, shame, trauma, and emotion regulation. Our integrated team works together with shared notes and weekly case discussions. We can advise on the right starting point during your initial consultation.

Do I need a GP referral to start eating disorder treatment?

No, you do not need a GP referral to book your initial consultation with our dietitian or psychologist team. If you wish to claim Medicare rebates, your GP can provide a Mental Health Care Plan (10 psychology sessions) or an Eating Disorder Management Plan (20 dietitian and up to 40 psychology sessions per year). We will guide you through the process.

Do I need a formal diagnosis to access eating disorder treatment?

No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to access our support. If food rules, restriction, bingeing, purging, body image distress, or emotional eating are affecting your life, you deserve clinical support today. We provide comprehensive assessments to help guide your individual recovery journey, with or without a diagnosis.

Am I sick enough to get eating disorder help?

Yes. Eating disorders are mental illnesses, not weight illnesses. Many people with serious eating disorders are at a normal or higher weight. If your relationship with food, exercise, or your body is causing distress or impacting your life, you are sick enough and deserve support. Early intervention dramatically improves recovery outcomes.

What happens in my first session at an eating disorder centre?

Your initial consultation is a 60 minute deep dive into your story, history, and current struggles. Your clinician will gather a clinical picture, discuss your goals, and outline a clear next step. We do this in a completely judgement free space. Together we will determine whether you would benefit from a dietitian, psychologist, or both.

02 / Pricing & Medicare

How much do dietitian and psychologist sessions cost?

Below are our standard session fees, plus the gap you would pay after the Medicare rebate.

Dietitian Sessions

Initial Consultation

60 minutes

$220

Gap with EDP: $156.60

Review Session

45 minutes

$190

Gap with EDP: $126.60

Psychology Sessions

Consultation

50 minutes

$260

Gap with MHCP/EDP: $158.45

Rebates as of 1 July 2026 (MBS items 82350, 80110, 82363). The dietitian rebate is $63.40 per session; the registered psychologist rebate is $101.55 per 50 minute session. Private health insurance may further reduce your gap fee.

What will I actually pay after the Medicare rebate?

Your gap fee is the difference between our session fee and the Medicare rebate. Dietitian sessions under an EDP attract a $63.40 rebate, leaving a gap of $156.60 for a 60 minute initial or $126.60 for a 45 minute review. Psychology 50 minute sessions attract a $101.55 rebate under either an MHCP or EDP, leaving a gap of $158.45. Private health insurance may further reduce your out of pocket cost.

How do I get an Eating Disorder Plan (EDP) from my GP?

Book a long appointment with your GP and explain you want to be assessed for an Eating Disorder Management Plan. Your GP will assess against the Medicare eligibility criteria, complete the EDP, and provide a referral. You can start working with our team before this is finalised, and we collaborate directly with your GP throughout the process.

Do you bulk bill or accept private health insurance?

We do not bulk bill. You pay the full session fee on the day and the Medicare rebate is processed back into your account, so you are out of pocket only the gap fee. We also accept private health insurance rebates with most major Australian funds (Bupa, Medibank, HCF, NIB, AHM, and others). Our admin team can process your claim for you.

03 / Conditions & Treatment

What conditions does an eating disorder centre treat?

Our team treats the full DSM-5 spectrum of eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Atypical Anorexia, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder (BED), ARFID, Orthorexia, OSFED, Night Eating Syndrome, Compulsive Overeating, Emotional Eating, Body Image Distress, and Disordered Eating patterns.

What evidence based treatments do you use for eating disorders?

Our clinicians are trained in CBT-E (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Enhanced for eating disorders), FBT (Family Based Treatment for adolescent anorexia), CBT-AR (for ARFID), DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and Intuitive Eating. We tailor the approach to your specific presentation and recovery goals.

Are dietitians and psychologists available near me via telehealth?

Yes. We operate 100% online, providing eating disorder dietitian and psychology services to clients anywhere in Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra, Darwin, and regional areas. Our telehealth services give you expert care without travel time.

Still have questions?

Our intake team is available to help you find the right clinician for your unique needs.