Counselling Services
Treatment for Eating Disorders, Food Freedom & Body Acceptance
All services available at Whispers of Wellness aim to meet the needs and align with the values of our clients to provide them with the best standard of care possible. Whispers of Wellness offers support for those struggling with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and any OSFED (Otherwise Specified Food and Eating Disorder). Disordered Eating can be just as serious and damaging as a diagnosed eating disorder and can include; obsessive dieting, compulsive exercising, "emotional eating", "food addiction" and "overeating". The most important thing to remember is that you do not need to wait to get help. You do not need to wait until you are "skinny enough", or "sick enough". Seek help now and start living the life you truly deserve, free from thoughts of food, addiction to exercise and body dissatisfaction.
At Whispers of Wellness we recognise that healthy, recovered people come in all shapes and sizes, and know that all bodies deserve to be nourished and experience satiety and enjoyment from food. We offer treatment that is behaviour focused, not weight focused, and provide assistance in eliminating restrictive and other disordered behaviours. Our sessions focus on helping the client gain insight into their own disordered thinking, attitudes and behaviours that are the underlying cause of their disordered relationship with food or exercise. We truly understand the connection between body-related behaviours and emotions.
One of the main priorities we have is helping to improve the clients body image and work on acceptance of the body's natural shape and size, knowing that it will change throughout their life. If Body Love seems a bit of stretch, try Body Neutrality, where we know that we all have bodies that we need to look after, but we do not allow how our body looks or our opinions of our bodies to prevent us from doing anything we want or need to do. Sessions include learning and utilizing life-long recovery skills such as journaling and self-monitoring as well as the development of an appropriate relapse prevention plan. There may also be support provided for family or significant others to identify and adapt any behaviours that may be preventing recovery for the client.
The truth is that Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating have very little to do with food, exercise or even our bodies. They are Mental Health Disorders and have deep underlying roots. For many struggling with these issues, it is due to a serious lack of self-love, self-respect and self-worth. We understand this and make it a priority to examine and deal with the root cause of the issue not just the behaviours themselves. Eating Disorders are often shapeshifters and people can move from one to another during treatment and throughout their lives. If the lack of self-worth isn't challenged and overcome, people often find other ways to harm, disrespect and sabotage themselves. We are aware of this and offer treatment accordingly.
Whispers of Wellness does not believe in weighing clients, however our services are not suitable with a BMI of 17.5 or below as more intense treatment and medical support is normally required.
It is recommended to commit to at least ten sessions after the initial consultation if you are wanting to seek treatment for an eating disorder or disordered eating behaviours.
Appointments can be held in person at our Richlands location or via Skype.
At Whispers of Wellness we recognise that healthy, recovered people come in all shapes and sizes, and know that all bodies deserve to be nourished and experience satiety and enjoyment from food. We offer treatment that is behaviour focused, not weight focused, and provide assistance in eliminating restrictive and other disordered behaviours. Our sessions focus on helping the client gain insight into their own disordered thinking, attitudes and behaviours that are the underlying cause of their disordered relationship with food or exercise. We truly understand the connection between body-related behaviours and emotions.
One of the main priorities we have is helping to improve the clients body image and work on acceptance of the body's natural shape and size, knowing that it will change throughout their life. If Body Love seems a bit of stretch, try Body Neutrality, where we know that we all have bodies that we need to look after, but we do not allow how our body looks or our opinions of our bodies to prevent us from doing anything we want or need to do. Sessions include learning and utilizing life-long recovery skills such as journaling and self-monitoring as well as the development of an appropriate relapse prevention plan. There may also be support provided for family or significant others to identify and adapt any behaviours that may be preventing recovery for the client.
The truth is that Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating have very little to do with food, exercise or even our bodies. They are Mental Health Disorders and have deep underlying roots. For many struggling with these issues, it is due to a serious lack of self-love, self-respect and self-worth. We understand this and make it a priority to examine and deal with the root cause of the issue not just the behaviours themselves. Eating Disorders are often shapeshifters and people can move from one to another during treatment and throughout their lives. If the lack of self-worth isn't challenged and overcome, people often find other ways to harm, disrespect and sabotage themselves. We are aware of this and offer treatment accordingly.
Whispers of Wellness does not believe in weighing clients, however our services are not suitable with a BMI of 17.5 or below as more intense treatment and medical support is normally required.
It is recommended to commit to at least ten sessions after the initial consultation if you are wanting to seek treatment for an eating disorder or disordered eating behaviours.
Appointments can be held in person at our Richlands location or via Skype.
Self-Worth, Self-Love & Self-Respect
Lack of self-worth, self-love and self-respect can show itself in many ways. If you do not like yourself, you are not going to look after yourself. You are not going to treat yourself with the love, care, respect and compassion that you deserve. Our counselling services aim to challenge those beliefs held about the self and implement new strategies to overcome self-sabotage behaviours. It is impossible to hate or punish yourself into a 'better' version of you. Any decisions in regards to change need to be made from a place of genuine self-care, not fear or anger or hatred. If you are unhappy, or unsatisfied with your life, don't wait until it gets worse, make the choice to seek support today.
Our Counsellor
Alice is a passionate, qualified counsellor and Silver Level ACFED (The Australian Centre for Eating Disorders) approved practitioner. If you or someone you love are struggling with body image, fear around food or an obsession with exercise, know that there is help available. There is no need to wait until things get any worse, seek help today. Break the diet cycle, stop comparing yourself to others and find true freedom around food. Alice has personal experience in this field and knows what it is like to struggle with low self-esteem, body image issues and eating disorders. Receive supportive, understanding, client-centred care with a counsellor who knows that you deserve a life free from all the things holding you back.
Appointments
Appointments can be made by contacting Alice on 0431 258 038 or through email to whispersofwellness@outlook.com appointment times and days vary, so please contact us to find a time that suits you.
Skype Appointments
If you are unable to make appointments in person, Whispers of Wellness offers Skype sessions for the same price. Please contact us for more details.
Skype Appointments
If you are unable to make appointments in person, Whispers of Wellness offers Skype sessions for the same price. Please contact us for more details.
Pricing
Initial Consultation - 90 Mins
Student (Primary & High School) = $90.00
Adult = $95.00
60 Minute Session -
Student (Primary & High School) = $65.00
Adult = $70.00
In order to keep our services accessible to as many people as possible, our fees are structured to reflect the fact that at the current time Health Fund Rebates are normally NOT available. Thank you for your understanding.
Student (Primary & High School) = $90.00
Adult = $95.00
60 Minute Session -
Student (Primary & High School) = $65.00
Adult = $70.00
In order to keep our services accessible to as many people as possible, our fees are structured to reflect the fact that at the current time Health Fund Rebates are normally NOT available. Thank you for your understanding.