On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to this week’s guest, one of Body Matters very own therapists and Psychologist at PsySolutions, Perri Carlson-Hawke. Perri is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor living in the beautiful countryside of Orange. Perri is originally from Queensland but moved to Orange when she completed her Honours in Psychology at Charles Sturt University. She then went on to study Coaching Psychology at the University of Sydney before obtaining her Masters of Clinical Psychology. She has been working in the field of psychology for over 10 years gaining varied experience working with clients. Perri's interest and expertise extends beyond traditional psychology. She practices using an eclectic approach informed by CBT, mindfulness, ACT and neuroscience. She is also trained in neuropsychological assessments, neuropsychology, nutritional psychiatry, coaching psychology, animal assisted therapies, prolonged Exposure Therapy, EMDR and metabolic health treatments.

Perri has worked with both individuals and groups where she has facilitated therapeutic interventions for people with mood and anxiety disorders. She also designed psychoeducational workshops for organisations such as BHP Billiton, David Jones, Life without Barriers, House with No Steps, McDonalds Australia and Transfield Services. Perri predominantly works with adults in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders such as Anorexia & Atypical Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder. She has also worked extensively with clients living with generalised and social anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and PTSD.

On this week’s episode we will be talking about anxiety and its correlations with eating disorders. Going through the different anxiety disorders and normal human psychological responses creating anxiety. So please welcome our next special guest, Perri!

Podcast summary:

1. Anxiety is a physiological response to thoughts of worry, uncertainty or unease

2. The different anxiety disorders

3. Food can be used as a maladaptive coping mechanism in response to anxiety

4. Talking to someone else to get you out of your thought spirals

5. Becoming aware of when you may be experiencing anxiety

Links to Perri:

Websites:

PsychSolutions health and wellbeing: https://mtpsychsolutions.net.au/team/perri-carlson-hawke/

Metabolic Mental Health: www.metabolicpsychology.com.au

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