Vanessa Kredler Counselling & Psychotherapy

04/02/2026

Recovery isn’t just about surviving, it’s about discovery and growth.

It’s a process of change where we improve our health, our wellness, and start living a self-directed life. But here’s the thing: sometimes it starts with survival. Getting the basics right: food, sleep, safety, that’s your foundation.

Then ask: what’s the next level?

Do I need new skills to live without excess food?
Do I need to change my circle of friends, the places I go?
Deepen my spiritual practice?
Maybe even rethink my career?
That’s long term recovery territory.

Build the basics first, then layer on the growth.

30/01/2026

Sharing a podcast that I co-hosted with Dr Kristina Dobyns where we interview University of Melbourne's Dr Robyn Browne on the science of eating - and why we can't stop. I hope you enjoy it.

In this episode, I'm joined by guest co-host Vanessa Kredler and we sit down with Dr. Robyn Brown—Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne and one ...

30/01/2026

You can’t change what you don’t notice. The first moment of noticing your patterns, triggers, and behaviours is where recovery begins. It’s not about judgment, it’s about seeing clearly with curiosity and compassion, so you can start making choices that support your healing.

If you’re ready to take that next step, my Food Sober Fundamentals 8‑week group program is starting February 2026. This program is designed to give you the tools, strategies, and support to:
✨ Understand and manage addictive eating patterns
✨ Build emotional and nervous system regulation skills
✨ Nourish your body without shame or guilt
✨ Learn practical recovery skills in a safe, supportive community
✨ And continue growing with ongoing group support after the program

Investment: $960 AUD

Spaces are limited, enrol now and start your journey toward food freedom in 2026 💙 See bio for more details. Sign up now and I’ll send you the application form. https://www.vanessakredler.com/courses/food-sober-fundamentals-group-program-for-food-addiction-and-binge-eating
💬 Drop a 💙 if you’re ready to take your first step toward lasting change

28/01/2026

💙 12 years food sobriety 💙

I hope this can be an inspiration to others.
This week marks a deeply meaningful milestone for me: 12 years of food sobriety.

Food addiction was the first addiction I ever recognised in myself, and it was the doorway into my recovery journey. Staying continuously sober from this particular addiction remains one of the most transformative and healing experiences of my life.

A lot has unfolded over these 12 years. I uncovered other addictive patterns, faced both complex and intergenerational trauma, and moved through layers of healing I never imagined possible. And the journey is still unfolding—one that now goes far beyond the basics of “how do I get sober?” into the deeper, quieter work of long-term recovery and emotional and somatic repatterning.

Today, I feel immense gratitude—especially for the peace I have around food. That peace once felt impossible, and now it’s the foundation I stand on.

And if I can get here, you can too! Please keep going! 💙

28/01/2026

Let’s talk about abstinence in food addiction recovery 💙

It’s not about restriction or “eating less” — your body still needs fuel to move, think and live. 🍽️

Abstinence is about stepping out of the cycle that keeps you hooked on certain foods, while still giving your body exactly what it needs.

It’s about choice, freedom and learning that you can nourish yourself without being controlled by food.

Recovery isn’t about deprivation. It’s about finding your balance and your power back.

💬 Can you relate? Drop a 💙 if this feels like the kind of freedom you want in your life.

23/01/2026

Today I wanted to take the time to remind ourselves that recovery is a journey, there is no quick fix 💙

Every step you take matters, and every insight helps you build a healthier, calmer relationship with food. Knowledge is power, and understanding yourself is the first step toward lasting change.

Feel free to explore my latest articles for guidance and support along your journey: https://www.vanessakredler.com/blog

21/01/2026

Do you ever feel like you’ve blown it? 😞

One slip, one binge, one “failure” and suddenly it feels like the whole journey is ruined.

Here’s the truth: recovery isn’t ruined by one moment. It’s built in the next choice, the next breath, the next meal. 💙

✨ Give yourself grace.
✨ Notice what triggered you.
✨ Use it to learn, not shame.

You are not your slip. You are your next step.

💬 Drop a 💙 if you’ve ever felt this way and want to let go of the all or nothing thinking.

15/01/2026

Let's be real — the food environment isn’t on our side 😞

Supermarkets are stacked with highly addictive foods, bulk buys make over‑eating easy, and food is everywhere we turn.

Recovery isn’t about willpower alone, it’s about understanding the environment you’re in and building strategies to navigate it without shame or struggle.

💬 Have you noticed how the way food is sold affects your choices? If you’re ready to start your food addiction recovery in 2026, my Food Sober Fundamentals 8 week program could be the perfect starting point 💙 $960AUD with an extra 12 weeks of ongoing support.

It’s designed to give you the tools, support and strategies to build a healthier, calmer relationship with food without shame or guilt.

Secure your spot and start your journey today: https://www.vanessakredler.com/courses/food-sober-fundamentals-group-program-for-food-addiction-and-binge-eating

13/01/2026

08/01/2026

One of the most painful parts of food addiction is shame 😞

So many people carry
🚫 embarrassment about their eating
🚫 fear of being judged
🚫 the belief they do not deserve support

But something powerful happens when we step into a recovery community 💙
We discover we are not broken and we are not alone

Shame cannot survive in safe and supportive spaces
The more we are seen and heard the more healing becomes possible.

💬 Have you ever felt relief talking to someone who truly understands?

Step into my new program for 2026: 💛 I invite you to join my 2026 Food Sober Fundamentals group program and take the first step toward a calmer, more mindful relationship with food.

Sign up now and I’ll send you the application form. https://www.vanessakredler.com/courses/food-sober-fundamentals-group-program-for-food-addiction-and-binge-eating

Drop a 💙 if this resonates

07/01/2026

I am so excited for 2026 💙

This year I’m launching Food Sober Fundamentals — an 8 week live group program created to support people struggling with food addiction and binge eating to build real, sustainable recovery foundations.

This program offers
✨ weekly live group learning and support
✨ practical tools to understand addictive eating patterns
✨ strategies to manage urges and cravings with compassion
✨ nervous system and emotional regulation skills
✨ guided reflection and integration
✨ and ongoing group support so you are not doing this alone

Food Sober Fundamentals is about more than changing food behaviours.
It is about building safety, awareness, structure and connection, the things recovery actually requires.

If 2026 is the year you are ready to approach your relationship with food differently, this program was created for you.

02/01/2026

When do you not feel triggered?

Sometimes it feels like the triggers are everywhere. In conversations. In food. In memories. In moments you did not expect.

But healing is not only about noticing what activates you. It is also about learning to notice the glimmers.
The small moments of safety. Calm. Connection. Choice.

A deep breath that lands.
A pause before reacting.
A meal without shame.
A moment where your nervous system softens instead of braces.

These glimmers matter. They are signs your system is learning something new.
Not perfection. Progress.

Follow the glimmers. They will lead you home. I'm starting my program Food Sober Fundamentals next month, $960 for 6 months of support. 💛 I invite you to join my 2026 Food Sober Fundamentals group program and take the first step toward a calmer, more mindful relationship with food.

See bio for more details. Sign up now and I’ll send you the application form. https://www.vanessakredler.com/courses/food-sober-fundamentals-group-program-for-food-addiction-and-binge-eating