Body Image & Disordered Eating
Eating Well in Teens
The Butterfly Foundation
The Butterfly Foundation is here for anyone in Australia concerned about eating disorders or body image issues, whether you need support for yourself or someone you care about.
All our counsellors are qualified mental health professionals with a background in psychology, social work or counselling. They also have specialist training in eating disorders and body image. You can access support via phone (1800 33 4673), webchat or via email. More info here.
NSLHD EATING DISORDER SERVICE
The Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Eating Disorder Service (EDS) is a district wide multidisciplinary team that provides evidence-based treatment to people with an eating disorder and support to their families and carers. For young people, the service can provide short-term support to people of all ages with a diagnosed eating disorder.
The NSLHD Eating Disorder Service provides:
• Consultation, advice, and support to anyone who is caring for a person with a suspected or diagnosed eating disorder.
• Assistance to young people and their families to access appropriate and timely community services. This can also include psychoeducation and family and carer support.
• Support when transitioning into and out of a hospital setting.
Getting Help
There are many support services young people and their families can access outside of school. These include helplines, organisations and GPs.
If you would like some assistance with this please let us know. We would be happy to help connect you and your family to local supports.
Medical Centres / GPs
Just like you would would see a professional when you are sick or injured, visiting a local GP is a good idea if your child is experiencing difficulties with their wellbeing. This includes having troubles sleeping, low mood, chronic stress and other general health problems.
Psychologists & Counselling Services
Headspace (*FREE, has multiple locations)
Chatswood
30 Devonshire Street, Chatswood, NSW, 2067
8021 3668
KYDS Youth Development Service
(*FREE, has multiple locations)
(*FREE, has multiple locations)
Lindfield
265 Pacific Highway, Lindfield, NSW, 2070
9416 0900
ACAP Clinic (*FREE, multiple locations & online)
(Australian Collge of Applied Professions)
acap.edu.au/applied-psychology/psychology/psychology-clinic/
(02) 8236 8070
New Vision Psychology (Mandarin and Cantonese)
Chatswood
Level 7, 7 Help Street, Chatswood NSW 2067
1300 001 778
Macquarie University Centre for Emotional Health
Macquarie Park
16 University Avenue, Macquarie University, NSW, 2109
9850 8711
The Resilience Centre
Epping
Suite 401/51 Rawson St, Epping NSW, 2121
(02) 9869 0377
Helplines
NSW Mental Health Line
1800 011 511 (24/7 support)
ParentLine (9am - 9pm)
1300 1300 52
https://www.parentline.org.au/contact/
BeyondBlue Support Service
1300 22 4636 (24/7 support)
webchat (www.beyondblue.org.au)
NSW Mental Health Line
1800 011 511 (24/7 support)
ParentLine (9am - 9pm)
1300 1300 52
https://www.parentline.org.au/contact/
BeyondBlue Support Service
1300 22 4636 (24/7 support)
webchat (www.beyondblue.org.au)