The primary therapeutic frameworks that guide Jessica’s work include Health at Every Size (HAES)®, Intuitive Eating, Non-Diet Principles, Mindful Eating and Response Feeding Therapy. 

Jessica has also completed training in the following counselling modalities that enhance her provision of nutrition therapy: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family-Based Therapy,  and Trauma-Informed Therapy. In addition, she has completed training in Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorders, Body Image Healing, Digestive Disorders and Eating Disorders, ARFID and ASIST. Finally, Jessica has received ongoing professional supervision, ensuring her growth as a practitioner. 

As an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), Jessica Buchanan takes a weight-neutral and trauma-informed approach to nutrition therapy. In addition, Jessica is resolutely client-centred and works collaboratively with your treatment team (both health professionals and family members) to help you achieve your health goals. 

Jessica provides reflective, compassion- focused virtual nutrition counselling for people with eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, BED, ARFID, OSFED, orthorexia).

Nutrition counselling is an opportunity to become curious about your relationship with food and your body. Jessica takes time to genuinely understand your story and what you would like help with. Valuing your autonomy, Jessica will be guided by you regarding the pace of treatment and the goals that are set.

Since beginning her career in 2007, Jessica has gained a wide variety of experience supporting people with eating disorders across a broad range of clinical settings. This includes individual nutrition counselling, day programs, group therapy (body image and nutrition education), and program development. Jessica has worked in both inpatient and outpatient hospital programs, as well as private practice.

Jessica has previously been employed at the Body Image Eating Disorders Treatment and Recovery Service (BETRS) and The Melbourne Clinic, where she provided individual and group therapy. Her passion for the latter saw her facilitate groups on a variety of topics: support for parents with children who have an eating disorder; body image; nutrition education; mindful eating; food and mood; cooking and meal support groups.  In 2010, she commenced work in private practice. She has enjoyed working in this setting, as it has allowed her to provide long-term individualised support for people with eating disorders. 

To find out more about Jessica's approach to nutrition therapy, please see her website: www.jbdietetics.com.au