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thehaeshypnotherapist

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♾ Psychologist, Clin. Reigistrar
♾️ PhD Candidate
♾ Clinical Hypnotherapist
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Always been a dreamer 💭 ❤️

Always been a dreamer 💭 ❤️

Looks like it’s someone’s birthday 🥳 @sheenacare

Looks like it’s someone’s birthday 🥳 @sheenacare

Hi friends! It’s been over a year since I did one

Hi friends! It’s been over a year since I did one of these posts, and a bit has changed, so this is a fresh hello 👋🏻

My name is Bianca, I am a general psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist. I work mostly with individuals and families impacted by eating disorders and other struggles related to disordered eating and body image concerns. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and other addictions. And I offer gut-directed hypnotherapy for IBS! I see individuals of all ages and gender, and in all stages of recovery. I also work with many neurodivergent individuals and members of the queer community (of which I am part of). I am based in Melbourne, Australia, and I offer in-person sessions as well as Telehealth.

As well as a clinical hat, I also wear a research hat. This year I began a PhD which I’m really excited about. I will be working with The National Eating Disorders Collaboration. We’ll be looking at embedding eating disorder training in tertiary healthcare curricula which reduces weight stigma in healthcare; an issue which significantly intersects with increasing numbers of eating disorders in our society, and one I feel very passionate about.

Wearing these two hats means dividing up my time. This divide may change as needed, nonetheless, I currently have my calendar open for appointments on Monday evenings, Tuesday’s, and Saturday’s. Link in bio for more information on the website, and a direct link to the booking system.

On this page you’ll get tidbits of information about ED’s, mental health, self-acceptance, and healing from diet culture. You’ll get some updates about my research and how that’s ticking along. And you’ll get lots of Ollie content 😍🐶 Ollie is a three year old toy poodle and the love of my life ❤️ If you join me for in-person sessions, you’ll get to meet her; she’s a friendly and sweet presence who loves when we have visitors ☺️

I look forward to connecting with you here. Feel free to reach out via the website at www.freedom from food.com.au or via email, at bianca@freedomfromfood.com.au if you have questions or would like to have a chat about yours

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love a horror mo

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love a horror movie. Borrowing (perhaps paraphrasing) the words of director, @natalieejames , “Horror is psychological; it’s a genre which allows us to externalise the hidden horrors of our inner landscape”.

So, I could hardly turn down the opportunity to see an advance screening of new Australian horror, @saccharinemovie , complete with a Q&A with the director, Natalie Erika James, at her and my local cinema (how cool is that!), @suntheatre in Yarraville. The evening did not disappoint.

TRIGGER WARNING - If you are feeling fragile in your relationship with food or recovery, this one might not be for you right now (think numbers, lots of scenes/images of ED behaviours and thinking, thin idealisation, etc.).

If you are in a good place though, then I highly recommend it. Saccharine offers an allegory of the way diet culture, and an eating disorder, will eat you from the inside out, taking from you everything that you value and love in the end. Through the use of diet drug, “grey”, the movie explores themes of control, shame, judgment, self-judgment, looking for the “quick fix”, longing for love and acceptance, and the lengths that we may go, to achieve these things.

In cinemas July 9th, check it out 🎥🍿

#saccharine #australianmovies #australiancinema #australianhorror

You know you’ve fallen in with the right crowd whe

You know you’ve fallen in with the right crowd when your bookclub organises a dessert potluck / book swap / birthday celebration / it’s Sunday so why not day. Thank you to @courtnifying for hosting!! Special mentions to @navmov77 for the hilarious giveaway of all of Courtney’s Mecca samples 👏🏻

If only taking photos of her was my full time job

If only taking photos of her was my full time job (then I would actually be getting some work done) 😅🐶

#toypoodlesofinstagram🐩 #actualteddybear

Last nights comedy fundraiser for @eatingdisorders

Last nights comedy fundraiser for @eatingdisordersvictoria was probably one of the best nights of comedy I’ve ever been to. Hosted by @rhysnicholson , every single act afterwards was brilliant. Honestly, not a single act, let alone even a single line fell flat, it was 90 minutes of comedic excellence.

Thanks to the generous performers who donated their time, @hannah_gadsby , @_denisescott , @nathvalvo , @rowanthambar_ , and @lloydlangford1 , the night raised $10k for continued free services through Eating Disorders Victoria. Win win!

A few photos of the performers, followed by a delicious dinner around the corner at @marameo.melbourne

#melbournecomedy @comedyrepublicmelb

Got the office setup perfected; just needed to add

Got the office setup perfected; just needed to add a strategically placed cushion so the little velcro-girl can remain attached at all times 😅❤️🐶

#toypoodle #toypoodlesofinstagram #therapydog #therapypoodle

I actually had so much fun tonight at the launch o

I actually had so much fun tonight at the launch of the new space for dietetic and feeding group, @eating_and_feeding in Altona North.

What a networking event, THERE WAS STICKERS!! There was also individual charcuterie boxes, cupcakes, dessert cups, and drinks. We got to just sit back, get comfortable, and put together some sticker books while we had a chat and met a few new people. And I met some great people ☺️

Can you imagine my delight when I learned that Eating and Feeding are literally a 5 minute drive from me? In fact I could walk there if I wanted, they’re so close. Eating and Feeding are a neurodiversity affirming, trauma-informed team who help individuals and families navigate concerns around eating and feeding differences, eating disorders, and body image challenges.

Thank you for hosting tonight Natasha and the team. I had a great night, and I’m very proud of my new sticker collection ☺️🧁

A rejuvenating weekend with my Brisbane bestie hik

A rejuvenating weekend with my Brisbane bestie hiking the Lerderderg circuit gorge walk. Absolutely stunning scenery, and just the right balance of challenge/reward. I’m so glad I finally got myself out there. The rest of the weekend was followed by massages, facials, delicious food, movies, and music 🎶 ☺️🫶🏻

#lerderdergstatepark #lerderderggorge #parksvictoria

I had the best of intentions today, but I’ve gotte

I had the best of intentions today, but I’ve gotten very little done beyond staring at the slides for an upcoming PhD presentation. This little girl has been attached to me like velcro all day, which I don’t mind. Also important work 😍❤️🐶

Feeling just a tad bit of spaciousness in my life

Feeling just a tad bit of spaciousness in my life at the moment to take on this giant from @gabormatemd , “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts,” close encounters with addiction. I find the title alone so compelling, it speaks volumes. Anyone picked it up before?

#intherealmofhungryghosts

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