Bariatric Surgery Referrals:


If your surgeon has referred you for counseling prior to bariatric surgery, you may be wondering what to expect. Bariatric surgery is more than just a physical transformation—it’s a mental and emotional journey as well. Counselling helps you prepare for the changes ahead, navigate emotional eating, shift your mindset around food and body image, and set yourself up for long-term success.

Through our sessions, you’ll gain:


✔ A deeper understanding of your relationship with food

✔ Tools to manage emotional eating and self-sabotage

✔ Strategies for navigating post-surgery challenges

✔ Support in adjusting to a new lifestyle and mindset

Some examples of things we may work on:


✔ The decision making process for choosing surgery

✔ Social stigma

✔ Sense of identity in smaller body

✔ Non weight based goals

✔ Subconscious blocks that may cause sabotage

✔ Relationships

✔ Stress eating / Binge eating

✔ Unpack the root cause of non hunger eating

Bariatric

initial

$249

(Meets Pre-Surgery Requirements & Provides Self-Guided Support)


Gain clarity, confidence, and the foundational knowledge needed for surgery.

You'll meet the minimum counselling requirements set by your surgeon while also accessing an online 12 month program for guidance.


This package ensures you feel mentally prepared, with the flexibility to book additional 1:1 sessions as needed.

  • 1x 1 hour initial session

  • Lifetime access to online program - Heal Your

    Relationship With Food

  • Surgeon attendance confirmation letter

5 week

activation

$599

(Structured Support for Long-Term Success)

Unpack emotional eating, identify triggers, create your own food script, set clear goals, and stay accountable.

With in-depth 1:1 support, you’ll develop a healthier relationship with food.

Build resilience for post-surgery challenges, and create sustainable habits that set you up for lasting success

  • 1x 1 hour strategy session

  • 4x weekly 30 min appointments

  • Lifetime access to online program - Heal Your

    Relationship With Food

  • Online support group

  • Payment plans available

12 month transformation

$1299

(12-Month Transformation & Full Mindset Shift)


Achieve a complete mindset transformation and long-term success in your weight loss journey.

Over 12 months, you’ll develop unshakable confidence, master emotional regulation, and fully integrate new habits that support both your mental and physical health.

This package ensures ongoing support so you stay on track and thrive beyond surgery.

  • 4 X 1 hour strategy sessions

  • 8 x 30 min appointments

  • Lifetime access to online program - Heal Your

    Relationship With Food

  • Online support group

  • Bonus workbook, tracker, planner & diary.

  • Payment plans available

Ongoing support

For existing clients who would like continued counselling, you can book 1:1 sessions at $150 per hour as needed. Whether you need extra support navigating post-surgery challenges, accountability to stay on track, or help working through emotional eating, these sessions provide a safe space for personalised ongoing therapy.

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

"Food script was my lightbulb moment"

Planning out my relationship with food for a year (not a day) helped me beat binge eating - Jess

"Feedback is outstanding"

"The feedback I receive from patients I refer to Lisa is outstanding. This is not surprising considering she is a highly professional and empathetic practitioner. Lisa has helped a number of my clients to identify eating triggers and develop strategies to manage cravings and negative self talk. She makes it easier for you to prioritise your mental health through her online platforms. I highly recommend Lisa's bariatric program to anyone looking for a flexible and accessible way to improve their mental wellbeing and relationship with food" - Julie Hennessy. Dietitian

"One of the best"

"Absolutely love Lisa's work. She is amazing and really helpful. Have never met such a beautiful loving and funny counsellor before who truly cares and wants the absolute best for her clients. Lisa provides a space where you feel safe & protected and know that you can open up and speak to her about anything without judgement. I am someone who struggles a lot with trusting people but I absolutely trust Lisa and know I am completely safe with her. Lisa tells jokes and makes you laugh no matter how you are feeling. One of the best counsellors you could ever have" - Client Testimonial

"Highly recommend this"

"Lisa has created a unique course specifically with bariatric patients in mind which is very refreshing and needed in this field. The reaction we have received from patients who are engaging with Lisa's online platform has been wonderful. Many of them struggled with emotional eating and weight plateaus that hindered their progress. After completing the course, they are presenting with the confidence that equips them with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate their weight loss journey. I strongly support this program for bariatric patients at any stage of surgery" - Yvonne. Bariatric Practice Manager

"Excellent resource"

"Thank you offering this kind of thing online. I am a uni student & get discount student counselling at RMIT. I have a great counsellor there at a fraction of the cost of seeing a bariatric specialist but he has no idea about my bariatric surgery related issues. I have found this useful as I can do the worksheets and discuss them with him alongside the other stuff we are working on together. I am studying psychology and hope to help other bariatric patients one day too and I love the digital aspect you have created" - Client Testimonial

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

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