Helen Margaret Barnett
Helen Barnett Dietitian (primary brand); also practices at Dubbo Health Hub and previously listed Colour City Medical Practice and Psych Solutions (Orange & Dubbo)
About
I am a Dietitian (APD), Registered Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Coach, and Credentialed Eating Disorders Clinician in Orange, Dubbo and throughout the Central West. I have a strong focus on trauma-informed care and how health, diet, lifestyle, life-experiences and our environment impact our mental, physical, social and emotional well-being. My underlying philosophy is that of Health at Every Size and I come from a 'non-diet' perspective.
I believe everyone knows what is right for them if they can learn to hear what their body is telling them. I meet you where you are at, and slowly teach you to trust what your body is telling you. I aim to foster a safe and supportive space where all people feel seen and heard and ultimately empowered in their health journey.
As a country girl, I am keen to bring services to people out in the bush, where medical and health care is often in short supply.
Approach: Warm, open-hearted, non-judgemental, trauma-informed, HAES and non-diet focused. Comfortable with challenging topics. Meets clients where they are. Described as passionate and coming from a place of genuine desire to understand each client's journey. Neurodiversity-affirming.
Weight Loss Approach
Non-diet approach and Health at Every Size (HAES) philosophy. Primary focus on Intuitive Eating and internally regulated eating - learning to recognise hunger and fullness cues. Explicitly rejects calorie counting, food weighing, and restrictive diets as long-term solutions.
Comprehensive assessment of underlying medical factors (insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, PCOS, metabolic syndrome, thyroid issues, medications, genetics, emotional/psychological factors). Will provide more structured dietary plans on a case-by-case basis for medical conditions (e.g.
diabetes, cardiovascular disease). Aims to shift focus from weight goals to health goals (blood pressure, cholesterol, energy, mood). Trauma-informed care approach.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Helen Barnett Dietitian (primary brand); also practices at Dubbo Health Hub and previously listed Colour City Medical Practice and Psych Solutions (Orange & Dubbo)
Dubbo: Dubbo Health Hub, 345 Brisbane St, Dubbo NSW 2830. Orange: 1/121 Byng St, Orange NSW.
Multiple Locations
Yes - Dubbo (Dubbo Health Hub, 345 Brisbane St), Orange (1/121 Byng St), plus outreach across Central West NSW. Previously also listed at Psych Solutions (14 Sale St Orange; 195 Brisbane St Dubbo) and Colour City Medical Practice (71 Dalton St Orange).
Qualifications
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian)
- Registered Nutritionist
- Certified Intuitive Eating Coach
- CEDC (Credentialed Eating Disorders Clinician)
- ASD (Advanced Sports Dietitian - listed in DA directory credentials)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
- ANZAED (Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders)
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider. Likely accessible via GP referral under Chronic Disease Management (EPC) plan. Specific rebate amounts not stated.
NDIS
NDIS provider. Accepts self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Agency-managed not mentioned.
DVA
DVA provider (confirmed in DA directory listing).
Private Health
Registered for private health fund rebates. Specific funds not listed.
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