Dr. Vanessa Keleher - Psychiatrist

Dr 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 currently 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 currently practices 1 day per week at Bromham and has minimal capacity to take on new patients. Please contact reception should you wish to send a referral for Dr Tuck.

Dr Tuck is currently 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 not taking on new patients.

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 minimal capacity to take on new clients at the moment, but please call reception should you wish to send a referral for the near future.

Krissy Travaglia - 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 currently not accepting new referrals.

Marie-Louise - Clinical Social Worker

Marie-Louise is senior social worker who has over 10 years experience working with adults and families across a range of settings. Working in specialist eating disorder services at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and more recently as a senior clinician at the Body Image Treatment and Recovery Service (BETRS) at St Vincent’s Hospital, Marie-Louise has had the opportunity to work across inpatient, outpatient and day patient programs.

Alongside her extensive experience in eating disorders, Marie-Louise also works with those affected by chronic fatigue syndrome, anxiety and depression. Her therapeutic approach draws upon a range of specialised and evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Interpersonal Therapy (ITP) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Marie-Louise endeavours to work with clients and their families in a supportive and collaborative way. She believes in honesty and hope as key factors in facilitating change and is passionate about supporting clients to work towards their desired goals.

Marie-Louise is currently not accepting new referrals.

Dr Alicia Tompson - Clinical Psychologist

BPsych (Hons), DPsych (Clin)

Alicia is a Clinical Psychologist with expertise, experience and passion in the broad field of Eating Disorders.

Alicia has worked across a wide range of treatment settings, including the Eating Disorder Program at The Melbourne Clinic.  At this program she provided individual, group and single-session family therapy. Currently, she collaborates with other medical professionals within the Eating Disorder Service at The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne to support young people and their families, affected by restrictive eating disorders.

Alicia’s aims and desires are to help people of all ages to achieve wellness and recovery from their illnesses linked to disordered eating, eating disorders and body image concerns.

Her approach to therapy acknowledges struggle and suffering as integral occurrences on our human journey, as catalysts also, leading to self-awareness, self-empowerment and the decision to construct and lead a meaningful life.

She wishes you all the best on your journey.

Alicia is currently not accepting new referrals.

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.