Stepping Stones with Helen Dean

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Our Mission is to empower young people with the tools and knowledge to face life’s challenges and to assist family, friends and carers with the support required to empower them to engage and best support young people affected by eating disorders.

Recovery from an eating disorder is a tough, often exhausting journey — not just for the person struggling, but for thos...
14/08/2025

Recovery from an eating disorder is a tough, often exhausting journey — not just for the person struggling, but for those who love and support them. It takes time, persistence, and the guidance of experienced, empathetic professionals to navigate this long and daunting road toward healing.
email: hdean1974@gmail.com

Your questions, answered with care.Join me for an interactive, 3-part online Q&A series where we unpack these important ...
12/08/2025

Your questions, answered with care.
Join me for an interactive, 3-part online Q&A series where we unpack these important topics:
Part 1: Spotting Early Signs – Understand what’s normal and what’s cause for concern.
Part 2: Responding with Confidence – Learn what to say, what not to say, and how to set supportive mealtime expectations.
Part 3: Meeting Nutrition Needs & Supporting Recovery – Practical tips for meals, snacks, and creating a recovery-friendly home.

Every Tuesday at 6:30–7:00pm (AEST)

Booking is required. Email hdean1974@gmail.com

Relapse doesn’t mean you’ve failed.If you’ve found yourself slipping back into old patterns, remember:You’ve already pro...
11/08/2025

Relapse doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
If you’ve found yourself slipping back into old patterns, remember:

You’ve already proven you can take steps forward.
What you’ve learned in recovery is still within you.
Every day is a new chance to begin again.
Relapse is not the end. It’s a sign to reach out, to reconnect with support, and to be gentle with yourself.
email today: hdean1974@gmail.com

If introducing new foods feels tough or your child is very picky, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out...
10/08/2025

If introducing new foods feels tough or your child is very picky, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
Here are some quick tips!
1. Be patient and gentle- don’t rush or pressure — just keep offering it calmly.
2. Make it fun!
3. Offer small tastes
4. Stay consistent but flexible�Offer the new food regularly without making it a battle.
5. Model positive eating-�Eat the new food yourself with enthusiasm. Kids pick up on your cues more than you think!

Reach out anytime if you want support or just need someone to talk through the challenges. Together, we can help your child enjoy a wider variety of foods at their own pace.
email today: hdean1974@gmail.com
Helen is currently accepting new clients

You are so much more than a number on a scale.Your worth isn’t measured in kilos and it certainly doesn’t define who you...
08/08/2025

You are so much more than a number on a scale.
Your worth isn’t measured in kilos and it certainly doesn’t define who you are. If that number has been holding too much power in your life, it might be time to step back and seek support from someone who sees you — not just the scale.
email: hdean1974@gmail.com
Helen is currently accepting new clients

Eating disorders don’t discriminate. They affect people of all ages, body types, genders, and backgrounds and they often...
04/08/2025

Eating disorders don’t discriminate. They affect people of all ages, body types, genders, and backgrounds and they often present differently in adolescents compared to adults.
Everyone deserves support.
email today: accepting new clients (hdean1974@gmail.com)

Have you been stuck in fear around food for years?Tired of being treated like you're just a number?Craving support that ...
03/08/2025

Have you been stuck in fear around food for years?
Tired of being treated like you're just a number?
Craving support that actually sees the full picture — not just a meal plan?
You're not alone.�And you're not the problem.
I work with people every day who feel unseen, misunderstood, and exhausted by the system. As both a counsellor and dietitian, I take a completely different approach, one that’s grounded in compassion, curiosity and care.
Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s messy. It’s real. And it’s possible.
✨ If you’re looking for support that actually gets it — I have limited spaces available. Let’s talk.
Ivanhoe or online

Adolescence is a time of significant changes: physical, emotional, and social. For some teens, these changes can trigger...
03/08/2025

Adolescence is a time of significant changes: physical, emotional, and social. For some teens, these changes can trigger disordered eating patterns that are hard to spot and even harder to talk about.
At Stepping Stones with Helen Dean, I offer compassionate, age-appropriate support for teens and their families.
email today: hdean1974@gmail.com

In my work with children, teens, and adults experiencing feeding difficulties, fussy eating, or ARFID (Avoidant/Restrict...
01/08/2025

In my work with children, teens, and adults experiencing feeding difficulties, fussy eating, or ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), exposure therapy has become a gentle and effective approach. Each person is unique. That’s why sessions are tailored with care, patience, and respect for sensory needs, trauma histories, and personal autonomy.
email today: hdean1974@gmail.com
currently accepting new clients

In therapy, we explore not just the behaviour, but what sits beneath it. The fear, the need for control, the identity wr...
30/07/2025

In therapy, we explore not just the behaviour, but what sits beneath it. The fear, the need for control, the identity wrapped in “being good.”
Recovery isn’t about snapping out of habits, but gently understanding them and building a new relationship with food, body, and self. You don’t have to untangle this alone.

email today: hdean1974@gmail.com
currently accepting new clients

Individualised care can support your young person, and you, in reconnecting with who they truly are. It’s not about fixi...
29/07/2025

Individualised care can support your young person, and you, in reconnecting with who they truly are. It’s not about fixing them. It’s about seeing them beyond the eating disorder. I work with individuals of all ages and neurotypes, creating space for healing that is evidence-based, feels safe, and deeply human.
email today: hdean1974@gmail.com
Currently accepting new clients

Why eating out with an eating disorder isn’t “just a meal!It can feel terrifying.Not because someone’s being fussy or di...
28/07/2025

Why eating out with an eating disorder isn’t “just a meal!

It can feel terrifying.
Not because someone’s being fussy or difficult—
But because their brain is overwhelmed with fear, rules, and guilt.

💭 Menus
💭 Portion sizes
💭 Unpredictability
💭 Pressure to act “normal”

Eating disorders thrive on control.
Eating out disrupts that—and it’s scary.

But with planning, support, and compassion…
🍽️ Eating out can become part of recovery.

💬 Be patient—with yourself or someone you love.
If this hits close to home, you’re not alone.
📍 I’m here to support you. Enquire today.

email: hdean1974@gmail.com

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Melbourne, VIC

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