How To Stop Over Eating

No, you do not need a referral to book your initial consultation, you can access binge eating support immediately. However, if you wish to claim Medicare rebates, you'll need either a Mental Health Care Plan (for general anxiety or mental health concerns) or an Eating Disorder Management Plan (EDP) from your GP. We can guide you through this process during your first session.

Under a Mental Health Care Plan, eligible clients can access up to 10 rebated psychology sessions per calendar year. Under an Eating Disorder Management Plan (EDP), eligible clients can access up to 40 rebated psychology sessions per calendar year. We process your rebate after each session, with funds typically returning to your account within 24 to 48 hours.

A psychologist helps you understand the emotional and psychological patterns driving binge eating. We work on identifying emotional triggers, addressing underlying anxiety or depression, building emotion regulation skills, and developing practical strategies to interrupt the binge cycle, without dieting or deprivation.

Yes. Binge eating disorder (BED) is a clinically recognised eating disorder and the most common one in Australia. It involves recurrent episodes of eating large amounts in a short period with a feeling of loss of control. It is not a lack of willpower, it is a complex condition that requires clinical psychological support.

Yes. We provide weight neutral psychological care. Binge eating recovery is about restoring a healthy relationship with food, not pursuing weight loss. We focus on addressing the psychological roots of binge urges and building sustainable emotional regulation skills.

Yes. Research shows that telehealth psychology for eating disorders is just as effective as in person care. Being in your own environment often makes it easier to discuss difficult topics and apply skills in real time, exactly where binge episodes typically occur.

Night time binge eating is one of the most common patterns we see. It's often driven by emotional decompression, accumulated stress from the day, or unmet emotional needs. We help you identify what's psychologically driving the night time urges and build evidence based coping strategies that reduce them.

Overeating is eating past fullness occasionally, like at a holiday meal. Binge eating disorder involves recurrent episodes with a sense of loss of control, often followed by shame, guilt, or distress. If overeating feels compulsive and is affecting your wellbeing, it may be binge eating disorder.

Yes. Emotional and stress eating are common drivers of binge eating episodes. When food becomes a way to manage difficult emotions, it can develop into a recurring pattern. As psychologists, we help you understand your emotional triggers and build alternative coping strategies through evidence based therapy.

Yes. Binge eating and alcohol often go hand in hand, alcohol can lower inhibitions and disrupt emotional regulation, making binge urges stronger. We address both patterns together and can coordinate with other health professionals if needed.