About Lareena Brown

Clinical Psychologist

Hello, I’m Lareena. I am a warm Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in the psychology of eating, weight, movement and body image.

I have worked in private practice, NGO, and health settings over 15 years. I am passionate about helping people to become the healthiest versions of themselves while becoming free from the harmful culture of dieting.

My particular interest is in supporting clients living in larger bodies, including those with Binge Eating Disorder and atypical Anorexia, although many of my clients are facing challenges around their eating that do not meet a diagnostic category.

I am an ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder clinician. I have also completed additional training in the assessment and management of ADHD.

Why Weight Psychology Lareena Brown
Why Weight Psychology Lareena Brown

“I am passionately interested in the complex relationship between neurodiversity & eating and weight difficulties – I feel very privileged to continue learning more and more about this from the clients I support”.

– Lareena Brown, Clinical Psychologist | Why Weight Psychology

Therapeutic Approach

I balance a holistic and non-judgemental style with best-practice, evidence-based psychological interventions to help you overcome your unique challenges related to weight, food, eating, and body image.

Therapy is collaborative and tailored to meet your individual needs and situation integrating a variety of approaches, including:

— Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

— Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT - E)

— Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

— Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

— Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)

— Schema Therapy

— Mindfulness

Why Weight Psychology Lareena Brown

“My particular interest is in working with clients living in larger bodies”

— Lareena Brown, Clinical Psychologist | Why Weight Psychology

Why Weight Psychology Lareena Brown
Why Weight Psychology Lareena Brown

Qualifications & Endorsements

  • Endorsed Clinical Psychologist (AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia)

  • BA (Hons) AppSocSci; MPsych (Clin); M Counselling & Psychotherapy

  • MAPS (Member, Clinical College, Australian Psychological Society)

  • Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, ANZAED

  • Associate member, Australian & New Zealand Metabolic & Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS)

  • Medicare provider

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Get in Touch

Arrange a complimentary 10-minute phone call to discuss your needs and to see if we’re a good fit.

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Let’s work on your goals together