Naomi Coulter Psychology

Get to know Naomi Coulter Psychology

From Naomi Coulter Psychology's website.

• Our approach

  Naomi takes a holistic, evidence-based approach that recognises eating disorders as complex and interconnected with other mental health concerns. Sessions are tailored to each person's unique needs and incorporate therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behaviour therapy, emotion-focused therapy, psychodynamic and family-based therapy. The practice emphasises creating a safe, supportive environment with genuine empathy and a non-judgemental stance, where clients feel empowered to explore the underlying factors contributing to their eating disorder. Sessions focus on fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust, helping clients work towards recovery and restore a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. The therapy space itself is designed to be calming and comfortable, promoting relaxation and an atmosphere where clients can safely explore their thoughts and emotions.

• Working with families

  Naomi works closely with individuals and their families, incorporating family-based therapy as one of the evidence-based treatment options available. The practice takes a collaborative approach and works with families to tailor treatment to individual needs. Services include family-based therapy (FBT), which is one of the most successful treatments for eating disorders in children and adolescents, recognising the important role families play in recovery. By offering therapies specifically designed to involve families alongside individual sessions, the practice ensures that parental support and involvement are integrated into the treatment plan where appropriate.

• Meet the team

  Naomi Coulter is a registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in child and adolescent mental health, predominantly specialising in eating disorders. She has a deep understanding of the complex psychological factors underlying disordered eating behaviours and provides comprehensive care and support. Beyond individual private therapy, Naomi also provides group interventions and mental health support to individuals and families at Monash Children's Hospital in the adolescent eating disorders inpatient unit. The practice is structured as a private practice where Naomi works closely with individuals, families and collaborates with other health professionals to provide a holistic, coordinated care approach.

• Your first visit

  The first appointment is structured as a "getting to know you" session where some paperwork is completed and there is discussion to explore your family background, school and work life, social connections, physical and medical health, emotional wellbeing and current mental health symptoms. This initial assessment allows the psychologist to understand your unique situation and begin building rapport in a supportive environment. Most clients find it helpful to know that the first session focuses on gathering information and getting to know you, rather than diving into intensive treatment. This helps ease any nervousness about seeing a psychologist for the first time. The standard appointment length is 50 minutes, though some treatments may require longer sessions.