Dr. Vanessa Keleher - Psychiatrist

Dr Vanessa Keleher specialises in Eating Disorders treatment at Bromham Clinic and is affiliated with the Eating Disorder Programme at The Melbourne Clinic, incorporating inpatient, day programme and outpatient work.

Dr Keleher has previously held Consultant roles at The Royal Melbourne Hospital Eating Disorders Unit and with The Women's Emotional Health Service at The National University Hospital, Singapore.

Dr Keleher is interested in promoting psychological well being and is experienced in treating mood, anxiety and personality disorders. She values teaching and research and was involved with undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in her previous role as Assistant Professor at The National University, Singapore.

Dr Keleher is not taking on new patients.

Dr Georgie Tuck - Psychiatrist

Dr Georgie Tuck has an interest in eating as well as mood disorders, and undertook psychiatry training at eating disorders at Monash Health and the Melbourne Clinic. Dr Tuck has a consultant position at Monash Health with the Wellness and Recovery Centre. Dr Tuck is also affiliated with the Melbourne Clinic, and can be involved in referring patients for admission and day programs.

Dr Tuck has an interest in medical education, and is a Teaching Associate with Monash University medical school.

Dr Tuck is not taking on new patients.

Dr Alexandra Riddoch - Psychiatrist

Dr Alexandra Riddoch has a breadth and depth of clinical experience, completing her specialist training across metropolitan Melbourne and the Australian Capital Territory. 

Dr Riddoch has an interest in the assessment and holistic treatment of mood, anxiety and eating disorders. Her approach is warm and collaborative, and aims to provide a safe space for the provision of evidence-based medicine tailored to an individual’s recovery goals.

Dr Riddoch also holds a consultant position in youth mental health at the Austin Hospital, and has an ongoing relationship with The Melbourne Clinic (however, is not actively admitting at this time). She sees individuals over the age of 18 in her private practice.

Dr Riddoch is currently on maternity leave.

Zarah Matthews - Dietitian

Zarah’s primary area of interest and expertise is eating disorders and disordered eating, but she is also available to see patients with a wider range of health conditions. She is passionate about providing collaborative, client-centered care to help people improve their relationships with food and eating. She works from a Health At Every Size (HAES) framework, and practices a Non-Diet Approach to guide her clients to reconnect with and trust their body’s natural cues.

She has extensive clinical experience, having worked at The Royal Melbourne Hospital as the Senior Eating Disorders Dietitian for 10 years and most recently was the Senior Eating Disorders and Mental Health dietitian at Monash Health.

Zarah has limited capacity to take on new clients - please contact reception if you’d like to send a referral

Orla Doran - Dietitian

Orla's specialist area of dietetics is eating disorders and disordered eating. She holds a Master of Dietetics from Deakin University and has over eight years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, and children across the spectrum of eating disorders.

Orla has developed her expertise in a range of settings, including public hospitals and specialist eating disorder services in both Australia and Ireland. Her previous roles include Senior Eating Disorder Dietitian at St Vincent’s Hospital and Austin Health.

Orla’s paediatric experience includes senior roles within a national specialist inpatient unit and at the national children’s hospital in Ireland. Due to her extensive knowledge and experience, she has developed national guidelines for treating anorexia nervosa and ARFID and has presented at national training and education events. Most recently, Orla created an academic poster on ARFID at a conference hosted by the European Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, further reinforcing her commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in the field.

Orla is passionate about providing care that is patient-centred, collaborative, and compassionate. She supports clients in rebuilding a healthy relationship with food and eating, and her approach is grounded in evidence-based practice. Orla integrates principles of Health At Every Size (HAES) and the Non-Diet Approach, with a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological complexities that often accompany disordered eating.

Orla is currently accepting clients - please contact reception if you’d like to send a referral

Krissy Travaglia - Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Krissy is a Mental Health Social Worker and her primary area of interest and expertise is in the field of eating disorders and disordered eating.Krissy has extensive clinical experience, having worked with people of all ages across a wide range of treatment settings, including the eating disorders programs at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and Monash Health Wellness and Recovery Centre (WRC). Krissy worked across the inpatient, outpatient and day patient service streams and more recently, holds the role of the Senior Clinician / Co-ordinator of the WRC Butterfly Day Program. Krissy also worked for Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) in collaboration with BETRS in the development of the Peer Mentoring Program, valuing the importance and insights of those with lived experience.

Krissy is passionate about supporting individuals with body image difficulties, self identity/compassion and meal support. She has experience providing education and training focused on eating disorders interventions and treatment, along with providing both clinical group work and family work; which includes facilitating the Collaborative Care Skills Workshop (CCSW) and Single Session Family Consultations (SSFC).

Krissy is not taking on new clients.

Marie-Louise Metres - Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Marie-Louise is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and families across various mental health settings. She has a particular interest in eating disorders and has worked in specialist roles at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and St Vincent’s Hospital's Body Image Treatment and Recovery Service (BETRS), across inpatient, outpatient, and day programs.

In addition to her work with eating disorders, Marie-Louise supports clients managing chronic health conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID, as well as those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and body image concerns. Her approach is holistic and compassionate, drawing on a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as somatic and psychodynamic approaches.

Marie-Louise is passionate about working collaboratively with clients and their families, offering a flexible and person-centred style that adapts to individual needs. She believes in the power of honesty, hope, and connection to support meaningful change.

Marie-Louise has limited capacity to take on new clients - please contact reception if you’d like to send a referral.

Simon - Director

Simon works closely with practitioners to ensure the smooth delivery of services for their respective practices.

Simon is enthusiastic about supporting people with their professional careers and holds a Master’s degree in Organisational Psychology.

Simon has an extensive corporate background previously holding executive roles in Australia and Asia.