3 things you can do right now to feel more in charge, part two

1st May 2020
Author: Bianca Skilbeck

A couple of months have passed, and the covid-19 pandemic rages on. Whilst the world watches and waits, we do our best to isolate, physically distance and for many, simply survive

A time to pause, part one

1st April 2020
Author: Bianca Skilbeck

I think this feels like a strange time for a lot of people. Challenging, to different degrees and for different reasons. Frightening. Curious. Unique. Perhaps not like anything that many of us thought we would ever experience in our lifetime

Could gut directed hypnotherapy be your secret ingredient?

1st March 2020
Author: Bianca Skilbeck

At some point in your life, if you are unlucky, you may find yourself amongst the estimated 10-15% of adults who experience symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

Why increasing your self-esteem may be costing you

1st February 2020
Author: Bianca Skilbeck

We’ve all heard that one of the secrets to improving our lives, our mental health and our overall wellbeing is to improve our self-esteem. I know I’ve been hearing this since I was a teenager back in the 90’s, and perhaps even before then.

What is freedom from food?

1st January 2020
Author: Bianca Skilbeck

Freedom from Food is of course the name of this eating disorder recovery centre which specialises in all eating disorder, disordered eating, chronic dieting, body-image, self-image and addiction related issues. As you can see however, it is so much more than that.

The Body Image and Related Disorders Conference (BIRD)

6th December 2019
Author: Bianca Skilbeck

Earlier this year, I got an email advertising a conference I might be interested in; the Body Image and Related Disorders Conference (BIRD) which was to be held in my home town of Melbourne, at Swinburne University.

Why I won't be dieting in 2020

1st December 2019
Author: Bianca

It’s that time of year again. Not only the turn of another year, but a decade this time as well. Whilst the new year offers us a chance to reflect on the year that has been and start making plans for the next; unfortunately, we all know what commonly comes with this…. new year’s resolutions.