Eating Disorders
Adelaide Child Psychology
185-191 Bains Road, Morphett Vale
Support people aged 0-18 years. A Mental Health Treatment Plan and GP referral needed for Medicare rebate.
Dr. Luke Schneider has experience working with individuals experiencing eating disorders.
Not taking new clients (as of June 2022)
$$
$200/230 OR $80/100 (with medicare rebate)
Butterfly Foundation
Online/phone 24/7
Supports people of any age.
Phone and online support for individuals experiencing eating disorders and/or body image issues.
$$
Free
CAMHS
3/209 Main South Rd, Morphett Vale
Supports people aged 0-16 years. Speak to a GP first. Referrals made via referral and triage service CAHMS Connect (1300 222 647)
$$
Free community-based tertiary mental health service provided through the WCHN across South Australia, providing care to those with severe and/or complex mental health needs.
Free
Developing Minds
130/150 Hub Dr, Aberfoyle Park
Supports people aged 4-17 years.
Multiple psychologists have experience working with children with body image and eating concerns (not under a Medicare Eating Disorder plan).
Wait times: 3-9 months/2-3 years for specialised neurodiverse services
$$
$232.40 OR $175.90 (parent has a pensioner/health care card) OR $102.85 (medicare rebate)
Emerge (Sonder)
5/50 Esplanade, Christies Beach
Support people over 16-25 years. GP (MHTP) or community referral (school, family, friends).
A 'step-up' service from headspace that support youth through fortnightly appointments from a team of professionals who will coordinate their care.
$$
Free
Fleurieu Psychology
116-118 Beach Rd, Christies Beach/U8/1 Zwerner Dr, Hallett Cove
Mental Health Treatment Plan and GP referral needed for Medicare rebate.
Psychologist Bonnie West has experience working with individuals with eating disorders (Hallett Cove site only).
1 year (as at June 2022)
$$
$190 - $61.75/$60.45 (Medicare rebate), Bulk bill for concession card holders
Headspace Onkaparinga
3/50 Esplanade, Christies Beach
Support people aged 12- 25 years. Online referral can be completed by the individual seeking the service, a family member, friend, or other GPs and medical professionals should complete a MHTP for purposes of referral.
$$
Support young people with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drug service, and work and study support.
Free
Inspired Psychology
3/176 Main South Road, Morphett Vale
Psychologists Lydia Dean and Taryn Lores have experience working with young people experiencing eating disorders or poor relationships with eating.
Wait time varies - have cancellation wait list. Most psychologists work with people with mood disorders.
$$
Varies. Contact for more info.
Kids Helpline
Online/phone 24/7
Support people aged 5- 25 years.
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
$$
Free
Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS)
Phone/webchat
Support people aged 16 years old and over.
$$
A caring voice over the phone for support with mental health conditions between 5pm-11:30pm, 365 days a year.
Free
Mental Health Triage
Phone
Support people of all ages.
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Government run 24/7 support for mental health crises.
Free
One 82 Consulting
182 Main South Rd, Morphett Vale
Psychologists see children and adults.
Psychologist Lisa Shanahan has experience working with young people experiencing eating disorders.
Lisa Shanahan is only clinician taking clients with appointments from early July 2022.
$$
$204.85 OR $76.45 with MHTP and GP referral
Statewide Eating Disorder Service
In-patient treatment at Flinders Medical Centre, Day Treatment and Outpatient based at Brighton.
Supports people over 15 years old. A GP referral is required.
SEDS is a specialised mental health service for all South Australians. They provide assessment, care and information for people living with an eating disorder, or where an eating disorder may be developing.
$$
Varies, dependent on service.
