Welcome to WeightControlPsych.com. This site offers an online resource for people who are unsatisfied with their weight or body image and who are interested in making changes to their lifestyles in a healthy and positive way. This site is in a developmental stage and we are endeavouring to enrich these pages with insightful and helpful information for weight loss and general well being. In the near future a new range of health products and supplements will be offered for purchase online. Along with an array of nutritional and weight loss publications, and resources free to the public. Weight Control Psych is affiliated with the Mindworks Counselling organisation; psychologists committed to helping people change their lives.

The latest issue facing the broader Australian society is obesity, the problem is now presenting itself like never before. It is no longer acceptable to quietly condone unhealthy inactive lifestyles and the psychological and emotional factors that underline these chronic issues. We at WeightControlPsych feel a responsibility as health care professionals to help raise awareness about this potentially devastating issue. Initiatives that promote education and demystification of the true causes and affects of weight problems not only allow individuals to make informed decisions, but effectively empowers them to take control of their lives, possibly even for the first time.

We believe that in order to achieve goals of long term weight loss it requires an integrated health care approach with a strong emphasis on raising activity levels while reinforcing new attitudes towards eating habits and encouraging healthier principles of lifestyle and nutrition. This weight control program not only addresses the physical and emotional problems associated with being overweight, but also tackles issues of body image and promotes acceptance of ones self. Many weight issues arise from poor body image and lack of confidence which requires psychological analysis and therapy to rectify, the first step in our program is to accept that which you cannot change.

Sessions with a psychologist may be eligible for substantial rebates under various private health insurance plans.