Exploration around using a sensory approach to calming the nervous system, organizing emotions and tolerating uncomfortable sensations. After an initial assessment, we explore your unique sensory profile and sensory modulation strategies that work for you. In 4-5 sessions, you’ll come away with insight into how your sensory systems work and a customized toolkit to take with you.

Providing therapy while you, or your teen, is on a waitlist for a local program. Waitlists to be assessed by a public service / program can be long. I provide eating disorder therapy in the meantime, with the aim of avoiding the need for a hospital admission. I also work to increase “readiness for change” to help prepare those who are resistant to therapy, leading to better outcomes.

For those who have been discharged from an inpatient, outpatient, day hospital or residential program, but are seeking additional support during this transition.

If you’re already working with a team but feel you’re not getting enough therapy time, I can work with your existing team to provide extra sessions. Please note that consent forms need to be signed allowing myself and your team to share information about our sessions; some teams may not be willing to work in conjunction with a private therapist, so please ask them first.

When mealtimes are difficult, I can offer specialized support for individuals and their families. This typically involves developing strategies, anxiety management before, during and after meals, and can be done over the video or phone from your home, work or school (if appropriate).

For teenagers and young adults, planning meals, buying groceries and preparing food can be a challenging responsibility. Over the phone, I can support during a grocery shopping trip, and via video call, I can guide meal preparation by managing anxiety, conflict resolution (with family or partners) and appropriate portion size.