Clinical Psychologist, Paddington, Brisbane
When working with people living in a larger body, Jane goes beyond the scales, helping her clients to identify and address the psychological, social, behavioural and lifestyle aspects influencing their weight related medical conditions.
Jane has extensive experience supporting people living in larger bodies who want to change their lifestyle habits with the aim of reducing the impact of their medical conditions. She understands the many things that can influence the transition from wanting to change to taking active steps towards their goals
Over the many years Jane has been working in this specific field, she has become very aware of the various ways in which obesity and its medical complications have impacted an individual’s energy levels, self-esteem, emotions and physical capacity to participate fully in meaningful social and work, and recreational activities. In most cases, these impacts can contribute to the development of anxiety, depression & shame, which can make change harder for the individual.
Jane recognises this intricate interplay between physical health and mental well-being and aims to address these concerns holistically.
In her practice, Jane works with adults who are motivated to change their eating patterns. She helps them shift their relationship with food from one that may be fraught with guilt or compulsion to one that is healthy and balanced. She addresses disordered patterns of eating, such as binge eating disorder, emotional eating, or compulsive grazing, which can be influenced by a number of factors. She creates an individualised treatment plan based on evidence-based treatment approaches, taking into account the individual’s presentation.
Jane also addresses body image concerns. She understands that social media, societal norms, and negative weight stigma can lead to negative self-perceptions about one’s body, which can contribute to unhealthy behaviours such as restrictive eating or an unhelpful focus on and evaluation of one’s body. Jane works with her clients to foster a more positive body image and promote self-acceptance, no matter a person’s body shape or size.
Jane’s approach is not about prescribing a one-size-fits-all solution but rather about understanding the individual’s unique circumstances and tailoring interventions accordingly. She believes in empowering her clients with the knowledge and tools they need to take control of their health and well-being.
Jane has extensive experience working with clients taking medications such as Ozempic (Semaglutide). She provides psychological and coaching interventions to support people who are motivated to change their lifestyle behaviours to enhance the outcomes of the treatment and support the maintenance of benefits gained once ceasing these medications
Jane combines her training in the fields of both psychology and health coaching to provide comprehensive care for adults living with with chronic health conditions and weight management concerns. Her holistic approach addresses not just the person’s lifestyle but also the psychological, social and emotional aspects, thereby enhancing her clients’ overall quality of life and mental health.
Jane, a Clinical Psychologist in Paddington, Brisbane, offers personalised support for adults managing chronic health conditions and weight concerns. Experience compassionate care for lasting well-being.
