Bulimia Nervosa Treatment in Sydney: Break the Binge–Purge Cycle

If you find yourself caught in a cycle of binge eating followed by guilt, shame, and purging — whether through vomiting, exercise, or restriction — you may be struggling with bulimia nervosa.

It’s a lonely, exhausting pattern. But you don’t have to stay stuck in it.

Effective, compassionate help is available — and recovery is possible.

What Is Bulimia Nervosa?

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterised by:

  • Recurrent binge eating episodes — eating large amounts of food in a short period, often feeling out of control

  • Compensatory behaviours — such as vomiting, fasting, excessive exercise, or misuse of laxatives

  • A preoccupation with weight, shape, and control

Unlike anorexia nervosa, people with bulimia nervosa aren’t underweight — which means it can easily go unnoticed, even by loved ones.

But bulimia can have serious physical and psychological consequences, including:

  • Digestive problems, dental erosion, and electrolyte imbalances

  • Anxiety, depression, and intense shame

  • Difficulty focusing, sleeping, or regulating emotions

It’s not about vanity — it’s a way of coping with distress. And therapy can help you find better ways to manage what’s underneath the surface.

Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa in Sydney

At Brodie Earl Clinical Psychology, we provide evidence-based treatment in a warm, collaborative environment. Our goal isn’t just to “stop the behaviours” — it’s to help you understand what drives them, and to build a life where you don’t need them.

We draw from the following approaches:

  • Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E)
    This gold-standard treatment helps you break the binge–purge cycle by addressing body image concerns, triggers, and rigid food rules.

  • Schema Therapy
    For people whose bulimia is tied to deep emotional themes (e.g., abandonment, perfectionism, shame), schema therapy can help shift longstanding patterns.

  • Multidisciplinary Support
    We can liaise with dietitians, GPs, and psychiatrists to ensure your treatment is safe, coordinated, and holistic.

This isn’t about blaming — it’s about understanding to make effective change.

What to Expect from Working with a Clinical Psychologist

Our psychologists have heard it all. We are not here to judge or shame, and chances are, we have worked with many many others doing and thinking the same things as you. We will do an assessment and then discuss with you the treatments that are most suitable.

It’s Time to Let Go of the Shame

Bulimia thrives in secrecy and silence. But recovery begins when you speak up and seek support.
Whether you’ve been struggling for months or years, it’s never “too early” or “too late” to get help.

Call: 0450 808 917
Email: admin@brodieearl.com
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You don’t need to punish your body to feel better. Let’s work together to find another way.