Hello, I’m Franzisca “Francesca” a clinical psychologist specialised in treating eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns with over 10 years experience researching and working in the field. I live on the Northern Beaches in Sydney, with my husband and three young boys.

I have worked with children, adolescents, families and adults in a variety of settings such as:

• Private practice

• Inpatient eating disorder unit

• Eating disorder day programme

• Not-for-profit organisation specialising in eating disorders

I have received specialised eating disorder training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Family Based Treatment (FBT, also known as the Maudsley Approach). I also incorporate elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, intuitive eating, and Health at Every Size in my practice. 

My clinical practice is influenced by my own lived experience. I had an eating disorder in my teenage years, the recovery from which was one of the most difficult but also most rewarding journeys I have been on to date. Everyone’s recovery is different, however I believe that having experienced at least some of the things my clients are going through helps me develop a higher level of understanding, empathy, and connection.

I have published several articles in international eating disorder journals and completed a PhD which investigated issues of control in eating disorders and how addressing them could enhance current treatment efforts. 

Eating Disorder Hub specialises in:

• Anorexia Nervosa|
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge Eating Disorder
• Compulsive Overeating
• Orthorexia Nervosa
• Avoidant Restrictive Intake Disorder (ARFID)
• Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)
• and co-occurring mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Treatment Options include:

• Individual Sessions
• Group Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Support Groups