I am a dietitian and counsellor with a lived experience of an eating disorder, and I  bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to the work I do.  My journey through recovery deeply informs how I support others—because I’ve  been there, too. I know how exhausting, confusing, and isolating it can be to  navigate your relationship with food and your body. 

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In our work together, you’ll find a space that’s compassionate, collaborative, and  grounded in respect. I don’t believe in quick fixes or one-size-fits-all plans.  Instead, I offer a trauma-informed, client-centred approach that supports you in  building trust with your body, unpacking unhelpful patterns, and exploring what  nourishment and healing truly mean for you. 

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You don’t need to be “sick enough” or have it all figured out to begin. Whether  you're struggling with restriction, bingeing, guilt, or body image concerns, you  are welcome exactly as you are. Recovery is possible—and you don’t have to do  it alone. 

I work with families to help them understand the complexities of eating disorders, providing both nutritional education and emotional support, which can be crucial in the recovery process. 

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By addressing both the dietary and psychological components, I can help clients develop strategies for maintaining recovery and preventing relapse. 

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Qualifications:

• Master of Counselling 

• Family Based Therapy training for Eating Disorders

• Credentialed Eating Disorder Specialist

• Master of Teaching (primary/secondary teaching)

• Master of Nutrition and Dietetics 

• Bachelor of Applied Science 

• Schema therapy training 

• Supervisor Training 

• Motivational interviewing training

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Contact details: 

hdean1974@gmail.com

0412855347

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