Psychology for Health

09/10/2025

09/10/2025

Excited to be one of the keynote presenters at this Size Inclusive Care Seminar.

If you are in the Shepparton area I hope you can join. I’ll be diving into my personal and professional journey towards size inclusive care. Followed by joining an awesome panel of speakers.

Spread the word 💜



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25/09/2025

22/09/2025

04/09/2025

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This Women’s Health and Eating Disorder week, we are shining a spotlight on Health At Every Size (HAES) 💚

Mel, one of our wonderful clinicians at headspace Albury Wodonga, has worked passionately to educate local organisations and community members on the importance of implementing a HAES mindset. After speaking at international and local conferences, Mel thought it was time to explain to you all what HAES is! ✨

What is “Health at Every Size”?
It’s not about a number on the scale, it’s about treating your body with respect, no matter your size. HAES shifts you to care for yourself to live fully, without the focus of weight loss. At headspace Albury Wodonga, we promote inclusivity and a safe space where all bodies are welcome.

HAES means:
💪 Moving your body in ways that feel fun & doable (dance, sports, walking with friends, stretching, playing with a pet).
🥑 Eating in a way that fuels you, without labelling foods as “good” or “bad.”
🧠 Engage in overall healthy habits (like sleep, stress management, social connections, movement).
🙌 Accepting and respecting that bodies come in ALL shapes & sizes.

How you can live HAES in your own life:
•Speak kindly to yourself (and your body).
•Follow accounts that make you feel good and celebrate diverse bodies.
•Notice what your body can do (laugh, dance, hug someone) instead of only how it looks.
•Support others by not judging their food, body, or exercise choices.

Your worth isn’t defined by your weight. Your body deserves kindness and to be cared for. 💜

If you ever have concerns about your eating or body image and would like some support, you can reach out to:
•InsideOut Institute
•Butterfly Foundation
•Your GP

02/09/2025

01/09/2025

A full and inspiring couple of days in Melbourne at this year’s ANZAED Conference.

Highlights 🤩
⭐️ Katie Larsen’s keynote “A Catalyst for Change: the Opportunity of Lived Experience Leadership and Transformation” Brilliant 🤩
⭐️ Workshop with Jasmin Watson, Rachel Knight, Genevieve Pepin & Alexandra Kearney “Sensory Recovery: Integrating Sensory Approaches in Eating Disorder Interventions”
⭐️ Le***an Women’s Body Image and Weight Bias oral presentation by Felicity Angelopoulos.
⭐️ Plenary: Treating the Whole Person: Eating Disorders Across Life Stages and Health Contexts with Rebecca Gawler, Trina Kellar, Romi Goldschlager and Sarah Trobe who were all fabulous.
⭐️ Leah Brennan’s oral presentation to fly the flag for those of us in Rural & Regional areas.
⭐️ “Placing people at the heart of care: Exploring the Power and Pitfalls in the Therapeutic Relationship When Treatment Gets ‘Stuck’ workshop with Annaleise Robertson and Rachel Brownlow.
⭐️ Reconnections and new connections with fabulous like minded colleagues and friends.

Future wish list
🙏 Translation of research to clinical practice. Let’s make this link stronger and clearer from the hard working researchers for the clinicians to take this into their practice.
🙏 Let’s embed inclusivity through an intersectional lens.
🙏 Less stigmatising language and stereotypes. Any BODY can experience any form of eating disorder.
🙏 Less stimulating quiet break areas.
🙏 Size inclusive seating and spaces.

Locking in Sydney 2026 🥂

Love to hear your reflections 🤔

25/07/2025

Celebrating milestones 💐

Supervisor Masterclass Refresher training with Dr Stan Steindl today: Promoting Self-Care in Supervision: The Role of Compassion and Self-Compassion.

10 years of supervising fabulous clinicians.

Coinciding with 5 years solo practice in this beautiful space 🌸

Supervision spots are available if you want to get in touch 📲

23/07/2025

Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Our Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Group is a free, 14-week group program designed to help you manage strong emotions, cope with stress and build real-life strategies for everyday wellbeing.

Whether you’re looking to understand your emotions better, respond (not react) to how you feel, or strengthen relationships, this program offers a safe and supportive space to grow.

Starts: Monday 4 August 2025
Gateway Health, Wodonga

Call 1800 657 573 to express your interest or email headtohealthintake@gatewayhealth.org.au

Heal. Grow. Thrive.

08/07/2025

Day 2 Conference of wrapping up and awesome couple of days at the Weight Stigma Conference.

Amazing presentations including one from North East Victoria by Courtney Nelson, Gateway Health Wangaratta and Melissa Hawkins, Headspace Wodonga.

Fiona Sutherland .mindfuldietitian bringing the aha moments alongside Tom Scully and Hilary Smith 👏🏼

Fiona Willer always bringing the goods!

Highlights are always catching up with passionate like minded colleagues and friends 🥰








Eat Love Live

06/07/2025

Day 1 Weight Stigma Conference on the Gold Coast.

Awesome presentations and amazing hearts and minds all together in one room.

Connected conversations and a taste of Italy 🍝🍷





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