Dr Sandi Hill

I treat a wide range of general psychology problems in adolescents and adults and I have a particular interest in the assessment and treatment of Eating Disorders.

 

I also provide treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, loss, separation and life transitions, women's health, adolescent developmental difficulties such as identity, self esteem, emotional regulation and bullying, parenting difficulties, interpersonal relationship problems, personality and other mental illness.

 

I have a special interest in the treatment of disordered eating and eating disorders such s weight loss, fussy eating, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Night Eating, EDNOS.

 

I have found that clients who present early to treatment and maintain regularity in attendance have the best outcome. Early intervention is a known key to good treatment outcome in Anorexia Nervosa in young people using Family Therapy. Individual treatment is often adapted using a multitude of strategies and skills from different modes of treatment such as work closely with Paediatricians, Dietitians, General Practitioner, and Psychiatrists.

 

Professional Associations

  • American Academy of Eating Disorders
  • Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Accreditations

  • Doctor of Clinical Psychology - 2004
  • Master of Science - 2004
  • Psychology Honours - 2000
  • Bachelor of Arts - 1999

 

 

Background

  • Managing Eating Disorder Therapy Programs at a Private Hospital in Sydney
  • Consultant to Non-government Youth Organisation supervising and training staff on assessment and treatment of Eating Disorders
  • Private Practice

 

Our logo & the boab tree

The boab tree is one of the oldest tree varieties found in Western Australia,  Africa and Arabian Peninsula   The tree bears fruit and stores water for use.  It is easily recognised by the swollen base of its trunk, which gives the tree a bottle-like appearance.

 

Our logo symbolises strength and resilience across time which is desirable when faced with life challenges.  The logo is an interesting and unusual upside down tree representing mother earth in a female hour glass appearance.