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Metabolic Psychology

A metabolic approach to the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders

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My Service

With over a decade of experience in the field, I have built a reputation as a warm, empathetic, and trustworthy psychologist, allowing me to forge deep connections with those I work with. I've helped numerous individuals overcome mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and disordered eating. I provide a safe and nurturing space, to empower you to work towards your goals.

My approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques, including cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT), mindfulness and dialectical therapy interventions, interpersonal psychotherapy, prolonged imaginal exposure therapy, and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR). I'm also recognised as an eating disorder credentialed clinician and hold expertise in the Maudsley model for anorexia nervosa treatment for adults (MANTRA) and family-based therapy (Maudsley model).

My interests and expertise extend beyond traditional clinical psychology. I have pursued training in areas such as nutritional psychiatry and metabolic health, neuropsychology and coaching psychology.

I'm committed to guiding you on your journey towards positive transformation and improved wellbeing. Contact me here or book your first consult directly through the client portal.

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Brain Energy

Metabolic psychology is an emerging field that explores the connection between metabolism ​and mental health. It emphasises the impact of metabolism on brain function and mood, ​highlighting how interventions including nutrition, sleep and exercise can influence mental ​health and potentially play a role in preventing or managing me​n​tal health disorders.

An increasing number of psychiatrists, psychologists and med​ical professionals are recognising that inflammation, oxidative stress and insulin resistance​ may be important root causes of many chronic brain illnesses, including depression, anxiety, AD​HD, binge eating, bipolar and schiz​o​phrenia.

Improving brain energy typically includes exploring how nutrition impacts the brai​n, with a specific focus on minimising sugar, processed foods, and refined carbohydrates t​o elevate both mental and physical wellbeing. The journey toward enhanced metabolic a​nd mental health, tailored to individual needs, may involve strategies like personalised nutr​itional guidance, medication management, and psychot​h​erapy.

Click here for more resources on metabolic therapies in mental ​h​e​alth.

Qualifications and Affiliations

Originally from Queensland, I moved to Orange in 2012 where I completed Honours in Psychology at Charles Sturt University. I went on to study Coaching Psychology at the University of Sydney before obtaining my MPsych(Clinical) in 2016.

I am a board-approved clinical psychologist and supervisor. I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the Psychology Board of Australia. I am also a member of the Australian Psychological Society, Australian & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders and Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists.

Mailing Address

Central West Neurology & Neurosurgery

93 Byng St, ORANGE NSW, 2800

AUSTRALIA

Email Address

perri@metabolicpsych.com.au