Eating Disorder Dietitian: Dr Paul

06/04/2025

Coral Coast Eating Disorder Service is a Dietitian led, trauma informed, client centred and neuro-affirming service that can help assess, screen, treat and plan for relapse and recovery. Working with your GP and other mental health clinicians we support clients with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Atypical Anorexia and Bulimia (OSFED) and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). If you, or someone you know, think you may have an eating disorder don’t watch and wait .. act now by taking our short 5 question survey here: https://cceds.com.au/questionnaire/ We provide a community service, seeing you in your own home, school or other venue. We also offer Telehealth sessions for those outside of Bundaberg. Appointments are available under Medicare, private health funds, self funded and for NDIS clients with managed or self managed funds.

More info on eating disorders

The prevalence of eating disorders in Australia is around 4.2% meaning there are over 1 million people with an eating disorder out there today. In a town the size of Bundaberg that means over 4,000 people. Yet, almost 75% of those with an eating disorder will not disclose it, and often it is not until they become unwell that others begin to notice. In our adolescent population, the prevalence can be as high as 12%, think about that for a moment, that’s almost 1 in every 8 person aged 13- 19 years old could have some form of eating disorder. There are lots of reasons a person can develop an eating disorder, and how we treat the disorder varies between individuals, what is true is that recovery is possible and the earlier an eating disorder is identified and treatment started the better the outcomes. To learn more about eating disorders, check out our YouTube channel with short informative videos on common eating disorders here https://cceds.com.au/videos/

25/03/2025

Did you know that the number of people with an eating disorder is around 4.2% in the general population, which means in a town like Bundaberg there are up to 4,200 with an Eating Disorder right now. When you look at adolescents aged 12 - 19 it’s as high as 12%. Yet almost 3/4 of people with an eating disorder don’t seek help. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect someone’s psychological and physical health to the point it impacts their ability to live a normal life. Seeking help is the first step, and often the hardest one.

It’s important not to watch and wait, trust your instinct and act now. The sooner an Eating Disorder is diagnosed and treatment started, the better the outcomes. If you’re worried you or someone you know might have an eating disorder, check out our simple 5 question screener on our website. We’re here to help with the next steps, including assessments and reports to assist your GP, all conducted in a confidential, supportive and non-judgemental way.

18/02/2025

What exactly is an eating disorder? Check out our newest video and find out!

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07/02/2025

Are you concerned you or someone you may know might have an eating disorder?

Take our short validated 5 question assessment to find out more.

Here are 5 short questions you can ask yourself (or someone else) if you suspect an eating disorder. Do you make yourself sick because you feel full? Do you worry that you may have lost control ove…

01/02/2025

Thanks to those that have reached out. Face to Face appointments are available in the Bundaberg area, but Telehealth appointments are still an option, no matter where you live.

If you're based in a rural or remote area and are seeking support, get in touch as appointments are still available regardless of whether you are on a Medicare plan or privately.

27/01/2025

Hi I'm Paul. I've been working with eating disorders for over 20 years here in Australia and the UK. I've recently set up a private practice in Bundaberg after a career working in hospitals. My primary focus is eating disorders in children and adolescents, but I work with all age groups.

If you'd like to know more, organise a screening appointment or want to book an appointment - visit my website for more info.