It depends, but it's not a first option in our work together. Meal plans are great for the early stage of recovery, but it's designed to be used for short term to achieve medical stability

The goal of recovery is to move toward eating more flexibly, so whether we start with meal plan or not, we will work towards eating without a meal plan.

Absolutely not. Many of my clients choose not to weigh themselves at all, and I fully support that. If weight is monitored for medical reasons, we can discuss strategies to handle it such as blind-weighing. Your worth isn't determined by a number, and recovery doesn't require tracking it.

No. All foods fit. Seriously. Part of recovery is learning that no food is off-limits, because restriction (even mental restriction—just thinking you "shouldn't" eat something) is often a ED voice talking. We'll work on legalising all foods, which quiet the ED voice.

You don't. This is one of the most common things I hear , and one of the most heartbreaking, because it means anorexia has convinced you that you have to earn support. You don't need to be at hospitalised, reach underweight, or even have a diagnosis to get help. Earlier support leads to better and faster outcomes.

Yes. I work with people of all body sizes, and my HAES-aligned approach means I don't pathologise or focus on changing your body size. Anorexia affects people across the weight spectrum, and everyone deserves compassionate, weight-neutral care.

Honestly? It varies. Some people see significant improvement in a few months; for others, it takes a year or more. Recovery isn't just about stopping binge episodes—it's about fundamentally shifting your relationship with food, which takes time. I'd rather be realistic with you than overpromise. What I can say is that most people notice meaningful changes within the first few months, even if full recovery takes longer.

I understand the fear of getting go of restriction will lead to weight gain and body change and it's valid and normal. What we are focusing is your wellbeing: physical, mental and psychological. Weight is a byproduct on the process, and I enourage you to talk about the weight concerns during the journey. If getting well means you need to gain weight, it will be in a gradual process and with a lot of support.

No, you don't need to. But if you might be eligible for Medicare Eating Disorder Plan (EDP) if you struggle with anorexic patterns, which does require GP or medical practioner setting it up. On the plan, you'll be eligible to have 20 dietitian session rebated per calendar year. But you do not need a referral to work on your health and wellbeing.