Support for ARFID that meets you where you're at — no pressure, no shame.
ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) isn’t “just fussy eating.”It can feel confusing, frustrating, and isolating — especially when people around you don’t understand. You might be stuck eating the same few safe foods, avoiding entire food groups, or feeling overwhelmed at the idea of trying something new.Whether you’ve been diagnosed or you’re just wondering if this could be what’s going on, you’re in the right place. I offer support that’s flexible, kind, and tailored to you — not a one-size-fits-all plan.
ARFID Support for Adults
About ARFID.
ARFID stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. It’s an eating disorder that isn’t about weight or body image — it’s about the experience of food itself.People with ARFID often avoid certain foods because of sensory sensitivities (taste, texture, smell), fear of a bad experience (like choking or vomiting), or just finding food overwhelming.ARFID isn’t a choice. It’s real, it’s valid, and it can affect your nutrition, your energy, your social life, and your self-confidence.
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You might be dealing with ARFID if:
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You have a very limited range of foods you feel safe eating
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You avoid certain textures, smells, or colours of food
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You feel anxious or panicked about trying new foods
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You often forget to eat or don’t feel hunger cues clearly
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Your eating is impacting your health, energy, or social life
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You’ve been told you’re a “picky eater” — but it feels deeper than that
How I can help
As a neuroaffirming, non-diet dietitian, I work with you — not against you — to gently expand your nutrition, reduce food-related anxiety, and make eating feel less stressful.I’ve worked with many adults who’ve struggled with ARFID for years and never felt truly understood. My approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a deep understanding of how ARFID interacts with things like autism, ADHD, and anxiety.I won’t push foods on you. I won’t shame you. And I won’t tell you to “just try it.”Together, we’ll find practical strategies that work in your life — whether that means building structure, finding new safe foods, navigating eating out, or improving variety and nutrition over time.
What working together can look like
In our work together, we might:
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Identify and work around your current safe foods
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Explore gentle food exposures (only if/when you’re ready)
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Find ways to improve nutrition without drastic changes
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Manage overwhelm, forgetfulness, or executive function issues
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Work on routines that make eating easier and less draining
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Support other areas like gut health, iron intake, or social eating challenges
Who I work with
I mostly support adults with ARFID, including those who are also neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD, or both), or navigating other eating disorders like binge eating or disordered eating patterns.You don’t need a formal diagnosis to reach out — just a sense that something’s not working for you, and a willingness to work on it together.
Ready to feel less stuck with food?
I offer face-to-face sessions in Fitzroy on Mondays, and telehealth after hours (Thursday nights and Saturday mornings).
Click here to book an appointment or find a time that works for you.