About Olivia Bridges
Oli has been completing her placement working towards completing her Diploma of Counselling and Communications. She is a certified sexological…
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Surviving Christmas with BodyMatters
If Christmas carols make your ears bleed (metaphorically speaking), and the thought of Christmas day makes your whole-body cringe, you…
Family-Based Therapy, What is it?
Family-Based Therapy (FBT), it may sound like a simple concept that is therapy that heavily involves the family. However, what…
Exploring Eating Disorders and Autism
Navigating life with stigma and barriers can be especially challenging for autistic people but how does it affect eating…
Meet Our Newest Team Member – Jennifer Poynton!
BodyMatters is proud to introduce our newest provisional psychologist, Jennifer Poynton. To help you get to know her a little…
Eating Disorders in the Male Population
Historically, the focus on Eating Disorders and treatments has been focused on women, particularly young adolescent and young adult women.…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and Eating Disorders
After experiencing centuries of oppression and multigenerational trauma, despite the resilience of the First people of Australia, it is no…
First Steps? How To Identify If You May Be Experiencing A Potential Eating Disorder
As eating disorders are complex mental disorders there can be many different signs and symptoms either yourself or a…
What is an Eating Disorder? An Overview over Several Types of Eating Disorders
What is an eating disorder? An eating disorder is a mental illness where long-term or short-term eating patterns impact an…
Not Just for Young Children; How a Paediatrician Benefits a Treatment Team
Having a strong support network is an important component for any treatment plan, particularly a plan that aims to lead…