Practitioners
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 is a consultant psychiatrist with a special interest in eating disorders, women’s mental health and rural psychiatry. Dr Tuck practices at Bromham Clinic and the Melbourne Clinic and in southern NSW. Dr Tuck has previously worked at Monash Health as the clinical lead of the eating disorder service from 2021 to 2025, and is a teaching associate at Monash University in the School of Medicine, and involved in registrar education at the Melbourne Clinic.
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 Mandana Fazeli - Psychiatrist
Dr Mandy Fazeli is an adult psychiatrist and psychotherapist with interest and training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. She completed her psychiatric training at Barwon Health and Monash Health, building on earlier experience as a general practitioner. Her background as a general practitioner informs her holistic, trauma-informed approach, which integrates biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives to support each person’s unique path to recovery. Dr Fazeli offers general psychiatric assessment and treatment, with a particular interest in supportive and psychodynamic psychotherapy (talking therapy) that promotes lasting emotional growth. This approach is especially suited to individuals with chronic symptoms, often linked to trauma or life adversity, who may not have responded to medication or structured therapeutic approaches.
Dr Fazeli works with adults aged 18 to 60 and has particular expertise in anxiety and depression, grief, adjustment difficulties, interpersonal difficulties, trauma-related conditions, somatic symptoms, personality vulnerabilities, eating disorders and perinatal mental health, including adjustment to parenting.
Dr Fazeli has limited capacity - please contact reception if you’d like to send a referral.
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.
Dr Abigail Morrison - Psychiatrist
Dr Abi Morrison has a special interest in the treatment of eating disorders as well as the variety of mental health conditions that often occur alongside them. She has experience working across public and private sectors including inpatient and community eating disorder treatment programs.
Dr Morrison believes that eating disorders are not one-size-fits-all and practices within a framework that embraces diverse presentations. She values working with individuals to form a shared understanding of their experience and recovery goals in order to offer supportive and empowering care.
Dr Morrison is currently accepting referrals
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
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.
Leadership and Support Team
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.
Lucinda Allen - Practice Manager
Lucinda brings a decade of healthcare administration experience across the United States and Australia to her role in practice management. Her background also includes hands-on clinical work as a Certified Medical Assistant in Boston, Massachusetts, giving her a well-rounded perspective on both the operational and patient-facing sides of healthcare.
At the clinic, Lucinda oversees administrative functions, supports the reception team, and works closely with clinicians to help maintain the highest standard of care. She also stays active at the front desk, keeping her connected to the day-to-day patient experience and ready to provide hands-on support wherever it's needed.
Ella Drakopoulos - Medical Receptionist