Eating Disorder
Eating Disorder Support in Wollongong
Eating disorders are psychological conditions that can affect anyone and cause changes to our relationship with food, body image and changes in our eating behaviours. Everyone’s experience and recovery from an eating disorder is unique and experiences may include restrictive food intake, bingeing, or compensatory behaviours such as purging or over-exercising. When left untreated, eating disorders can lead to signfiicant physical, emotional and social health concerns. At Mind Mode we foster a health at every size and shape approach and our trained dieticians and clinicians work with you and your support systems to create a collaborative, individualised treatment plan suited to your needs. We encourage anyone concerned about themselves or others to seek support around this from trained professionals
Understanding Contributing Factors for Eating Disorder
There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Contributing factors may include:
- Biological influences, such as genetics or neurobiology.
- Psychological traits, including perfectionism, impulsivity, or low self-esteem.
- Cultural and environmental factors, such as media exposure or social pressure.
- Dieting behaviours and past experiences with food or weight-related stigma.
- Recognising these factors can support early intervention and personalised care.
Multidisciplinary Support for Recovery
Recovery from an eating disorder typically involves the coordinated care of a multidisciplinary team. This may include:
- Psychologists or counsellors to support mental health and behavioural change
- Accredited Practising Dietitians to provide nutritional guidance
- General Practitioners to monitor medical health
- Psychiatrists or other specialists, when needed
At Mind Mode Psychology & Wellness, we aim to provide collaborative and compassionate care in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Denelle Cosier
Denelle (she/her) is an Accredited Practising Dietitian specialising in the treatment of eating disorders. Denelle’s dietetic approach is informed by the non-diet framework. She provides person-centred nutritional therapy that enhances the physical and mental wellbeing of her clients. Denelle is passionate about empowering her clients with the knowledge to confidently nourish themselves and to feel comfortable in their bodies. Denelle is a neuroaffirming dietitian and provides nutrition therapy that is suitable for Autistic and ADHD clients.
Denelle is also completing a PhD in nutrition, exploring diet and gut health in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. She is committed to providing evidence-based and up-to-date nutrition therapy for her clients and is always learning more so she can better support her clients.
- Location: Wollongong
Ebeney Whillas
Ebeney (she/her) is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who supports individuals to develop and maintain a positive relationship with food, while using medical nutrition therapy to assist in the management of chronic health conditions. Her practice is grounded in a non-diet framework and recognises that nutrition care should be individualised, flexible, and aligned with each client’s unique goals and needs.
With lived experience of recovery from emetophobia-driven ARFID, alongside published research exploring nutrition beyond elite sport, Ebeney brings both clinical expertise and personal insight to her work. She has a deep understanding of the mental and physical challenges associated with eating disorders and disordered eating, and approaches care with compassion, curiosity, and respect—recognising that no two experiences are the same.
Ebeney is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative
environment that supports truly patient-centred care. She values ongoing professional development and staying up to date with current evidence, continually refining her skills to best support her clients.
- Location: Wollongong
External Support & Resources
Butterfly Foundation – Free resources to support body image
ANZAED: Easily search for credentialed clinicians experienced in ED treatment
NEDC: NEDC is a national collaborative platform for experts by lived experience, clinicians, leaders, researchers, and services.
Popular Question
An eating disorder is a mental health condition that involves persistent patterns of disordered eating
behaviours and disturbances in body image. It can affect physical health and emotional wellbeing and may require multidisciplinary care.
Our psychology services are available at both our Wollongong and Campbelltown clinic locations. You’re welcome to choose the one that best suits your needs.
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