Sonya Douglas

As every ADHD presentation is different, I provide a safe, non-judgemental, neurodiversity-affirming space to explore and talk openly and share concerns about food and eating challenges. This includes providing psychoeducation on potential sensory, social, and executive functioning differences that can impact food intake. I provide practical low-spoon (quick and easy) tips, guides and hacks for meal planning, food shopping, cooking, food storage and clean-up, and reduce overwhelm and confusion by helping navigate the plethora of conflicting nutrition information and myth-busting informed by the latest research.

ADHDers are at increased risk of developing disordered eating or an eating disorder due a multitude of factors such as loss of appetite from stimulants, hyperfocus, differences in impulse control, time processing, executive functioning, interoception and sensory processing. As a very experienced Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, I challenge neuronormative beliefs, assumptions, norms, goals and expectations related to food, eating and body to prevent trauma and minimise harm. I prioritise self-determination and autonomy, and use a client-centred, strengths-based approach, adapting nutrition care accordingly. I work with compassionate curiosity and embrace creative and collaborative problem-solving, bringing living experience to our sessions. I understand the importance of working in a way that encourages the development of a positive neurodivergent identity and respects neurodivergent ways of being, versus seeking to eradicate or cure it.