What we offer

eating disorders

We work with children, adolescents, adults and older adults across the full range of eating, weight and shape concerns.

This includes those that meet diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, and those with less recognised eating disorders such as binge-eating disorder, purging disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder or ARFID (extreme fussy eating typically in childhood).

We have a particular focus on early intervention for those with an early form of an eating disorder that may not meet official criteria. This may look like meal skipping, reduction of the amounts or types of food eaten, unexplained weight loss, heightened concern with body shape/size, excessive exercising, or eating large amounts of food in a short period of time. Our focus on these early cases is driven by clear research evidence showing that prompt engagement with specialist treatment results in faster treatment response, and therefore lessened impact on life. 

In the interest of increasing access to specialist private care, we offer a low cost treatment package for those with non-underweight eating disorders (typically those with binge eating concerns) - email hello@nurturepsychology.co.nz for further details.

Eating disorders rarely occur in isolation. As we aim to support the whole person in their recovery to wellness, we are also skilled in treating concerns that often co-exist with an eating disorder such as anxiety, depression & trauma, and behavioural traits that can become unhelpful such as perfectionism, cognitive rigidity & low self-esteem. 

anxiety disorders & depression/mood concerns

We provide treatment for anxiety and mood concerns, both as standalone treatment and where these are present alongside an eating disorder.

Anxiety disorders & mood disorders such as depression are common mental health problems that can occur at any point across the lifespan. While it is natural and normal for our mood, anxiety and stress levels to fluctuate in response to the demands of daily life, sometimes emotions can escalate beyond our typical experience. These symptoms may be a small or early concern for you, or they may be having a more notable impact on daily functioning.

We provide integrated, evidence-based psychological treatment for those struggling with mild to moderate anxiety and/or mood concerns. For each client, we tailor psychological work to your unique situation and goals, in order to support you toward psychological wellness & resilience.

Our psychologists have particular expertise in:

• Anxiety disorders including both generalised anxiety and more specific forms such as social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and PTSD

• Health anxiety including distress &/or adjustment in the context of a new or ongoing health condition (diabetes, asthma, chronic pain, cancer etc)

• Depression & other mood disorders, that are mild to moderate in nature

• Adolescent/teenage mood, anxiety, adjustment or developmental difficulties (unfortunately we cannot offer ADHD or ASD assessment or treatment)

*Please note that due to the constraints of private practice, we are unable to see those with notable risk including those at a very low body weight, or those with active suicidal ideation