Balanced: Mind Body Life

14/05/2026

This Dietitians Week, with the theme “Celebrating Our Collective Impact,” we want to recognise the incredible contribution Dietitians make — not only to the people they support, but to the broader healthcare team and the community 💚

Dietitians do so much more than talk about food. They support people with navigating stress, anxiety, overwhelm, body image concerns, sensory challenges, gut health issues, busy schedules, family pressures, eating disorders, emotional eating, and the complicated relationship many of us have with food.

At our practice, our Psychologists and Dietitians often work together to support clients in ways that recognise the strong connection between nutrition, mental health, and overall wellbeing. Because eating well isn’t just about nutrition.
It’s about connection, energy, culture, enjoyment, and feeling supported.

We’re so grateful for the warmth, insight, and care our Dietitians bring to both our clients and our team every day 🌿

07/05/2026

This week we celebrated ‘No Diet Day’, although here at Balanced, we practice from a non-diet approach every day!

The ‘non-diet’ approach has been around for a while now, however we’ve noticed it is still often a little misunderstood.

Traditional dieting approaches typically dictate a set of rules about when, what, and how much you ‘should’ eat; moralise food, usually in black-and-white terms (e.g. good/bad food); and presume that any subsequent weight loss is ‘healthy’. However, dieting often results in chronic disconnect from the body; a complicated psychological relationship with food; and initial weight loss can be hard to sustain long-term.

In comparison, a non-diet approach is based on practices that promote connection with the body, view food as a form of self-care and nourishment, and shift the focus onto sustainable health behaviours rather than weight control.

To be clear, 'non-diet' is not 'anti-weight loss', it is also not 'letting yourself go' (more on these points in a blog post, coming soon!).

While a non-diet approach may not be as marketable as traditional diets as it doesn’t come with all the clear rules and promises of ‘results’, being open to this approach could save you years of stress, shame, and self-blame, and help you feel healthier and happier in the long-run. You know where to find us if you're curious to learn more!

02/04/2026

Balanced is hiring: We're on the look out for a contractor Psychologist to join us 1-2 days/week. Check out our ad to learn more about how the role could look for you, or please spread amongst your networks. We have been working hard behind the scenes to expand our practice's niche areas and are quite excited for this next stage!

More than just a standard private practice! We offer the flexibility of contracting roles within a unique, supportive, and values-driven environment

12/03/2026

Full recovery IS possible- don’t listen to anyone who tells you otherwise! 🙌👊🦋

26/02/2026

We are thrilled to see these developments happening for Tasmania! A stepped system of care is known to be best practice for eating disorder recovery and having local options for clients to step-up into and then back to an outpatient support service such as ours without traveling interstate away from family, is so valuable and exciting!

A new specialist eating disorder treatment centre has opened in Launceston, the first of its kind in Tasmania.

The Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service facility, takara narakupa, meaning “walking with kindness” in palawa kani, is located on Westbury Road and offers care for people with moderate to severe eating disorders, along with family support.

The $10 million project received $2.5 million from the federal government and $915,000 plus ongoing funding from the state government.

Health Minister Bridget Archer said the centre would provide evidence-based treatment close to home.

Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service state manager Anita Ryman said the service currently supports 365 clients across Tasmania.

The Launceston facility offers individual and group therapy programs, with a therapeutic kitchen central to treatment.

16/02/2026

Next up for our growing team is Klara!

Drawing on both family lived experience, and her 25+ years of dietetic experience, Klara aims to share her clear passion for food, movement, and all things physical and mental health in a way that helps clients feel seen, safe, and supported to navigate their health journey.

Klara is available to assist with a wide range of complex and chronic health conditions including:
-Eating disorder recovery, including ARFID
-Sports nutrition
-Gastrointestinal concerns such as IBS
-Allergies and intolerances
-Chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease
-Support for those considering or managing bariatric surgery or medications

Klara is available at Balanced on Mondays- contact our friendly reception team to discuss making a booking 🌟

11/02/2026

In psychology, we talk about stages of change:
Not ready yet.
Thinking about it.
Getting ready.
Taking action.
Maintaining change.
Even if you're 'therapy curious' at the moment, our clinicians can meet you where you are, no pressure and no judgement- getting started can just mean exploring your ambivalence and going from there at your pace

05/02/2026

Meet Matt! Matt comes to us with a broad range of clinical experience. His relaxed, down-to-earth style helps his clients feel welcomed and seen in the therapy space. Learn more about Matt’s approach on our website to see if he may be a good fit for you 💫

23/12/2025

Happy Christmas everybody! We hope everyone has a fun and restful summer break.

Our office will be closed from 4.30pm today, re-opening 8.30am Monday January 4th.

For support during out closure, you can reach out to Lifeline (131 114) or Butterfly Helpline (1800 334 673).

See you in 2026! ✨

27/11/2025

Sophie Westwood will be available to see new clients from January 2026, initially working Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and adding Mondays in February. Check out Sophie's bio on our website to learn more!

26/11/2025

We have expanded our fidget collection in response to client feedback and are always open for more ideas! What are your favourite fidgets? We have squishy things, spiky things, weighted items, just to name a few. An in-house favorite at the moment is the new Odds balls from , magnetic weighted silicone balls- oddly satisfying!