Courtney is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a deep commitment to compassionate, neuroaffirming, weight-inclusive and diversity-affirming care. She uses a non-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES) informed approach. Courtney holds space for individuals to explore their relationship with food and their body, free from shame and judgment.
Providing evidence-based, individualised care is integral to Courtney's practice. She recognises that gender, sexuality, race, neurotype, body shape/size can affect all aspects of your health and well-being, and your experience with healthcare. She values your individuality and encourages collaboration in the therapeutic relationship.
Approach: Compassionate, neuroaffirming, weight-inclusive, diversity-affirming, collaborative, shame-free and non-judgmental
Weight Loss Approach
Non-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES) informed, weight-inclusive approach. The practice explicitly does not use traditional dieting/weight-loss frameworks; focus is on improving relationship with food and body, free from shame and judgment.
Areas of Expertise
Eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID)NeurodivergenceSelective eatingMental healthGastrointestinal healthChronic illnessFood and eating concernsBody imagePCOSPre-diabetesMetabolic disordersHeart diseaseOverweight and obesity (weight-inclusive lens)Food allergy/sensitivity/FODMAPsIBSOsteoporosisMalnutritionSwallowing difficultiesDisabilityLGBTIQ+ health
Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED)
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider (likely via GP Chronic Disease Management/EPC plan). Specific rebate amounts and session numbers not stated on website.
NDIS
NDIS provider. Plan-managed/self-managed/agency-managed details not specified.
Book a Consultation
Begins with a thorough assessment to understand personal circumstances; allows delivery of therapy most appropriate for the individual. Specific duration not stated.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
Booking link and phone number are shown on verified listings.
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