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“Binge eating may be an attempt at emotion regulation and can be difficult to overcome. With our gentle approach and evidence-based treatments the underlying issue can be understood and sufferers can start working towards gaining control of this issue.”
Ivana is dedicated to providing effective and evidence-based Binge Eating Disorder therapy in the Blue Mountains in a warm, safe and welcoming atmosphere.
She provides psychological services for adults (21+) in all life stages. She is a registered Medicare and Worker’s Compensation provider.
Ivana has a specialty interest in trauma, anxiety, depression resistant to change, low self-esteem, problems with relationships, adjustment to difficult life events, eating disorders and pain management.
This category contains a range of difficulties characterised by overvaluation of body weight and shape and/or controlling eating. For many, low self-esteem, perfectionism, shame, self-criticism, feeling defective, or feeling unlovable and unworthy of love often pre-date eating disorders. A problematic eating pattern develops as an attempt to manage distress related to these difficult feelings.
Early identification of the symptoms of an eating disorder plays a vital part when it comes to recovery. Symptoms to look out for include obvious weight loss or weight gain, frequently discussing weight and body image, preoccupation with food, restrictive eating, binge eating, intense fear relating to becoming ‘fat’ or putting on weight, negative or irrational perception of body image, or overexercising, and in some women the absence of menstruation. The effects of these behaviours on the body can be devastating and can even be fatal.
Self-awareness and awareness of those around us is the best method of early indication signs which can significantly help with the treatment of this problem.
Eating disorders can be difficult to treat but our gentle approach and evidence-based treatments can reduce symptoms and help sufferers gain control of this issue. If you or someone you know is suffering with the symptoms of an eating disorder call us to see how our treatments can help.
