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Our psychology services provide compassionate support for the emotional and behavioural aspects of health and wellbeing. From emotional eating and body image concerns to stress, motivation, and long-term habit change, our psychologists are here to support you.
Psychology Support for Sustainable Weight Loss
At MedSurg Weight Loss, we understand that long-term weight management involves far more than diet and exercise alone. Thoughts, emotions, habits, stress, and self-beliefs can all have a significant impact on health behaviours and the ability to maintain lasting change.
Our psychology services are designed to support the mental and emotional aspects of your health journey in a compassionate, practical, and evidence-based way. You do not need to be seeing one of our doctors to access psychology services, anyone is welcome to book directly.
Sustainable weight loss is not simply about “willpower”. Emotional wellbeing, stress, self-criticism, habits, and past experiences can all influence eating behaviours, motivation, and the ability to maintain healthy routines over time.
A Compassionate & Individualised Approach
Our psychologist works collaboratively with patients to understand their background, challenges, goals, and relationship with food, health, and body image. Treatment is tailored to your individual needs and focused on building practical, sustainable strategies that fit into everyday life.
Where appropriate, we also work closely with the rest of our multidisciplinary team — including our doctors, dietitians, and exercise physiologist — to provide integrated support across all aspects of your health journey.
What to Expect from Your Appointments
Psychology appointments provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore the thoughts, behaviours, and emotional patterns that may be affecting your wellbeing or progress.
Appointments are typically 50 minutes in duration and are available both in person at our Hawthorne clinic and via telehealth. Sessions may include motivational enhancement, goal-setting, cognitive strategies, behaviour change techniques, and practical tools to support long-term success.
Many patients benefit from attending a series of sessions over time, although treatment frequency and duration are always tailored to your goals and circumstances.
How Psychology Can Help
Psychological support can assist with many aspects of health, wellbeing, and weight management. Common areas we support include:
- Emotional eating and binge eating behaviours
- Motivation, confidence, and behaviour change
- Body image and self-esteem concerns
- Stress, anxiety, low mood, and self-criticism
- Mindless eating and unhealthy coping patterns
- Preparation and adjustment before or after bariatric surgery
- Time management, self-care, and life balance
- Communication and boundaries around food and social situations
- Communication and boundaries around food and social situations
Our goal is to help you build greater self-awareness, resilience, and confidence so that healthy changes feel more achievable and sustainable long-term.
Supporting Long-Term Health & Wellbeing
Every person’s journey is different. Some people seek psychological support after years of struggling with weight and self-confidence, while others are looking for guidance to strengthen healthy habits and improve overall wellbeing.
At MedSurg Weight Loss, we believe psychological care can play an important role in helping people move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and control — supporting not only weight management, but long-term emotional and physical health as well.
Ready to get started?
Book an appointment with our team today. No referral needed.
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Common Questions
Psychology FAQs
What can a psychologist help with?
Our psychologist supports patients with a wide range of concerns including emotional eating, binge eating, motivation, body image, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and behavioural change. Psychological support can also be helpful for people navigating long-term weight management challenges, bariatric surgery preparation, or difficulties maintaining healthy routines.
Do I need to be seeing one of your doctors to book a psychology appointment?
No. You do not need to be an existing medical patient of MedSurg Weight Loss to access psychology services. Anyone is welcome to book directly with our psychologist, whether they are seeking support with weight-related concerns or broader wellbeing and behavioural health goals.
Can psychology help with emotional or binge eating?
Yes. Emotional eating and binge eating are often influenced by complex psychological, behavioural, and emotional factors. Psychology appointments aim to help patients better understand triggers, develop healthier coping strategies, improve self-awareness, and build more sustainable habits around food, eating, and self-care.
What can I expect at my first psychology appointment?
Your first appointment is focused on understanding your background, current challenges, goals, and overall wellbeing. Your psychologist will work collaboratively with you to develop a personalised approach that may include practical strategies, behavioural techniques, mindset work, and ongoing support tailored to your individual needs.
Ready to start your journey?
Take the first step towards lasting change. Book a consultation with our team today and discover a personalised approach that works for you.