Balanced: Mind Body Life

26/02/2026

We are thrilled to see these developments happening for Tasmania! A stepped system of care is known to be best practice for eating disorder recovery and having local options for clients to step-up into and then back to an outpatient support service such as ours without traveling interstate away from family, is so valuable and exciting!

A new specialist eating disorder treatment centre has opened in Launceston, the first of its kind in Tasmania.

The Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service facility, takara narakupa, meaning “walking with kindness” in palawa kani, is located on Westbury Road and offers care for people with moderate to severe eating disorders, along with family support.

The $10 million project received $2.5 million from the federal government and $915,000 plus ongoing funding from the state government.

Health Minister Bridget Archer said the centre would provide evidence-based treatment close to home.

Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service state manager Anita Ryman said the service currently supports 365 clients across Tasmania.

The Launceston facility offers individual and group therapy programs, with a therapeutic kitchen central to treatment.

16/02/2026

Next up for our growing team is Klara!

Drawing on both family lived experience, and her 25+ years of dietetic experience, Klara aims to share her clear passion for food, movement, and all things physical and mental health in a way that helps clients feel seen, safe, and supported to navigate their health journey.

Klara is available to assist with a wide range of complex and chronic health conditions including:
-Eating disorder recovery, including ARFID
-Sports nutrition
-Gastrointestinal concerns such as IBS
-Allergies and intolerances
-Chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease
-Support for those considering or managing bariatric surgery or medications

Klara is available at Balanced on Mondays- contact our friendly reception team to discuss making a booking 🌟

11/02/2026

In psychology, we talk about stages of change:
Not ready yet.
Thinking about it.
Getting ready.
Taking action.
Maintaining change.
Even if you're 'therapy curious' at the moment, our clinicians can meet you where you are, no pressure and no judgement- getting started can just mean exploring your ambivalence and going from there at your pace

05/02/2026

Meet Matt! Matt comes to us with a broad range of clinical experience. His relaxed, down-to-earth style helps his clients feel welcomed and seen in the therapy space. Learn more about Matt’s approach on our website to see if he may be a good fit for you 💫

23/12/2025

Happy Christmas everybody! We hope everyone has a fun and restful summer break.

Our office will be closed from 4.30pm today, re-opening 8.30am Monday January 4th.

For support during out closure, you can reach out to Lifeline (131 114) or Butterfly Helpline (1800 334 673).

See you in 2026! ✨

27/11/2025

Sophie Westwood will be available to see new clients from January 2026, initially working Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and adding Mondays in February. Check out Sophie's bio on our website to learn more!

26/11/2025

We have expanded our fidget collection in response to client feedback and are always open for more ideas! What are your favourite fidgets? We have squishy things, spiky things, weighted items, just to name a few. An in-house favorite at the moment is the new Odds balls from , magnetic weighted silicone balls- oddly satisfying!

01/09/2025

Yes!! We love this message from The Embrace The Embrace Collective, a great reminder this week 🙌

31/08/2025

Still on a high from attending the ANZAED 2025 Conference! A big few days of networking and learning have us feeling challenged, inspired, and ready to come back and put it all into practice 🤓🧠✨

26/08/2025

As a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, Courtney is particularly passionate about helping people with their eating disorder recovery and has a lot of experience in this space. Courtney shares our values of working from a trauma-informed and HAES-aligned approach. We are lucky to have her supporting our wonderful clients and can’t wait for you to meet her soon!

21/08/2025

We have another book review up on the website! ‘The Year I Met My Brain’ is an essential and empowering read for ADHDers, and for those that know and love them. If you are a client of Balanced, there is a hard copy in the waiting room that you can check out this month!

21/08/2025

We loved how Nicola Jane Hobbs (see our latest book review!) essentially describes relaxation as ‘remembering’ how to connect with our inner happy child. In schema therapy, ‘happy child mode’ refers to a state of being relaxed, carefree, and playful. It’s a natural instinct for children, and reconnecting with this mode as adults can do wonders for our mental health! Try reflecting on what brought you joy as a child, and then aim to incorporate some of these things into your life now, even if just for a moment or occasionally! 🦄🧸