Areas of Interest:
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Atypical Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Purging disorder
- Body image difficulties
- Subclinical cases of disordered eating
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
Preferred therapeutic modalities:
- Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E) (Eating Disorders)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Motivational Interviewing
Fees: $250 for 50 mins, $270 after 5pm
Client Groups: 16 years +
Referral Options: Private, Medicare, Private Health Cover
Aleesha is a clinical psychologist with a specialist interest in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders. Her experience is centred in a private practice setting, where she works primarily with individuals affected by Bulimia Nervosa, Atypical Anorexia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). In addition to this, Aleesha has supported individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, anxiety related disorders, and mood disorders.
In addition to her clinical work, Aleesha’s research has explored topics around the relationship between stress, negative eating attitudes, and body image in the postpartum period. She has also led research on the prevalence of subclinical psychosis in New Zealand, which was presented at the IEPA14 Early Intervention in Mental Health Conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, in 2023.
Aleesha’s treatment approach is grounded in a cognitive-behavioral framework, which she tailors to meet the individual needs of each client. Aleesha is known for her warm and empathetic therapeutic approach and takes the time to understand each individual’s story. She is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment, through building strong, trusting relationships and collaborating closely with clients throughout their journey toward recovery.
Aleesha is at our Moonee Ponds Clinic on a Monday and Tuesday
