Vanessa Kredler Counselling & Psychotherapy

24/10/2025

A Personal Reflection 🌿

Sometimes I think back and wish that I had found recovery earlier in my life. At the time, there was very little awareness, almost no resources, and even fewer people who truly understood food addiction.

Today, things are different. There is so much more information, support, and professional help available. You don’t have to struggle in silence, the way I once did. 💚

✨ If you’re seeking freedom from food addiction, know that recovery is possible and you don’t have to walk this path alone.

👉 Need food addiction counselling? Reach out today, I’d love to walk alongside you in your journey. https://www.vanessakredler.com

22/10/2025

🌀 The Paradox of Change in Internal Family Systems (IFS) 🌀

In IFS therapy, change doesn’t come from pushing parts of us away.
It happens when we turn toward them with curiosity, compassion, and care. 💚

✨ The paradox? The more we try to force change, the more stuck we become.
But when we welcome our parts as they are… transformation naturally unfolds.

This is the heart of healing, whether from trauma, food addiction, or the patterns we’ve carried for years. 🌿

17/10/2025

📚 Research is catching up with what many of us in the recovery space already know:
Food addiction programs that focus on education, skill building, and community support are showing real effectiveness.

Several recent studies highlight this important shift:

✅ Liberate Online Community Intervention – A feasibility and acceptability study on ultra-processed food addiction recovery
🔗 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1620372/full

✅ Low-Carbohydrate & Psychoeducational Programs (2022) – Early evidence for treating ultra-processed food addiction
🔗 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1005523/full

✅ Low-Carbohydrate & Psychoeducational Programs (2025 Follow-Up) – Promising results maintained at 12 months
🔗 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1556988/full

✅ TOWARD Program (2025) – A metabolic health intervention reducing food addiction and binge eating symptoms
🔗 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1612551/full

🌿 These studies confirm what I see in my practice: lasting recovery comes from knowledge, practical tools, and the power of community. Food addiction is real, and so is the hope for healing. 💚 If you're seeking one on one support, reach out, Sessions are from $165 per hour https://www.vanessakredler.com/one-to-one-sessions

15/10/2025

💭 When pain isn’t just physical…

Mind Body Syndrome — also known as neuroplastic pain — describes chronic pain and symptoms that arise not from injury, but from unresolved emotions and a sensitised nervous system.

🌱 I’ve been studying this deeply, both personally and professionally. What I’ve found is that behind so many symptoms — migraines, IBS, chronic fatigue, tension headaches — lies a story the body is trying to tell.

This isn’t “all in your head.” The pain is real. But it often speaks the language of suppressed grief, anger, or fear that never felt safe enough to surface.

✨ The good news? Healing is possible. By listening differently, retraining the brain, and creating safety for emotions, we can break the cycle.

📝 Read my latest blog where I share my own journey and why this matters so much in trauma and addiction recovery. Link in bio.

10/10/2025

Attention on Food Addiction is Increasing and I'm excited about the
encouraging discussions are happening worldwide — including at the recent International Food Addiction Consensus Conference (IFACC) in the UK.

Food addiction is real. It’s increasingly recognised as a significant contributor to some of the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century — from obesity and diabetes to mental health struggles and beyond.

As awareness grows, so does the hope for better support, research, and treatment options for those living with food addiction. 💚

This is a powerful step forward and it’s inspiring to see the global conversation expanding.

📌 You can read more about the IFACC conference here: https://www.the-chc.org/fas/conference

✨ Remember: recovery is possible, and you don’t have to walk this path alone.
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08/10/2025

Webinar in Australia: "Online Mental Health Substance Use Network - Reimagining Addiction & Mental Health Care: Innovation, Technology & Emerging Therapies"

Hi all, you might be interested in joining me for this free webinar.
Look forward to talking at the Mental Health Professionals'​ Network webinar with Chris Raine, Australian mental health and addiction innovator and entrepreneur, about his ideas and visions for better addictions and mental health care. Please join us!

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 at 6:30 PM AEDT (Sydney time)

Sign up here:
https://mhpn.org.au/members/ #/Meeting/26911

And these are the zoom details:
Meeting ID: 889 9885 2200
Passcode: 834852
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88998852200...
Please note this will not be recorded.

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

08/10/2025

I’m Vanessa Kredler, Food Addiction Psychotherapist & Counsellor, and I’m here to break the stigma and share the truth.

✨ Watch the reel, and if it resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear this today.

03/10/2025

🌿 The Role of Community in Recovery 🌿

One of my gratitudes for today: witnessing the incredible support within my Food Sober Sessions group. 💚

There’s something truly powerful about seeing people come together, share openly, and learn from one another. Recovery can feel isolating at times — but in community, we’re reminded that we’re not alone.

✨ Peer support is priceless. It offers encouragement, accountability, and the kind of understanding that only comes from others walking a similar path.

Every session, I’m humbled by the courage and compassion of those who show up not just for themselves, but for each other. That’s the magic of healing in community. 🌸

If you’ve been looking for support on your journey with food addiction, know there’s a place for you here too. 💌

https://www.vanessakredler.com/courses/foodsobersessions

01/10/2025

If you missed my last 4 week group - Healing Food Addiciton with Internal Family Systems, just sign up to the waitlist on my website and I'll make sure you receive an email letting you iknow when we have new dates.
Head to my bio and hit the link.

26/09/2025

In my recent blog post I talk about an interesting topic: 🧠 Is food addiction both a substance and a process addiction?

I explore how food addiction often mirrors both substance addiction (like sugar, flour, ultra processed foods) and process addiction (like bingeing, emotional eating, grazing, or compulsive thinking about food).

🎯 Understanding this dual lens can help you approach your recovery with more clarity, self-compassion, and effective tools.

📖 Read the full post: https://www.vanessakredler.com/blog/food-addiction-as-substance-and-process-addiction

19/09/2025

Today I wanted to share with you my new blog post: What Is Abstinence in Food Addiction Recovery?

Abstinence can feel like a heavy word, but in food addiction recovery, it’s often a vital foundation for healing. In my latest blog, I explore what abstinence actually means (hint: it's not just about cutting out sugar or flour), why it matters, and how it can be a compassionate, empowering part of your recovery path.

If you've ever wondered how abstinence fits into emotional and physical recovery from food addiction, this one’s for you.

💭 Read the full post here 👉 https://www.vanessakredler.com/blog/what-is-abstinence-in-food-addiction-recovery

12/09/2025

Are you struggling with food addiction, emotional eating or overwhelming cravings? This self paced mini course is your invitation to slow down, tune in, and build real time skills for emotional regulation.

In just 1 hour, you’ll:
✨ Understand the true role of emotions and cravings
🛠️ Learn 5 powerful regulation tools
💭 Begin reducing mindless and addictive eating patterns

This is more than information, it's a guided practice session. Find a quiet space, treat it like a counselling hour, and show up for you.

Ready to take a small step that could make a big difference? 💛 Click here to get started and enrol. Just $29
https://www.vanessakredler.com/courses/mastering-emotions-cravings-food-addiction