I provide online nutrition therapy for eating disorders, binge eating, ADHD and body image concerns across Australia and worldwide.
For years, I was stuck in the binge–restrict cycle, constantly thinking about food, trying to “fix” my eating, and feeling anxious and guilty every time I ate. I felt like I was in a constant war with food and my own body. Like many people, I was caught up in food rules, calorie counting, and the belief that if I just tried harder, I’d finally “get it right.” But it wasn’t sustainable, and it was exhausting.
My own recovery journey is what led me to become a dietitian and specialise in eating disorders. I don’t just understand eating disorders from a textbook. I understand how all-consuming they can feel. How frustrating recovery can be. And how important it is to have support that actually meets you where you are. I’ve spent years supporting hundreds of clients through their own recovery journeys and listening to and valuing their lived and living experience. The most important insights I’ve gained haven’t just come from courses or training, they’ve come from sitting alongside people in the messy, real, and deeply human process of working on their relationship with food.
My work is grounded in:
- a non-diet, weight-neutral approach
- trauma-informed care
- neurodivergent-affirming support
- evidence-based nutrition therapy
- listening to and valuing your lived experience as a key part of the journey
I'm Kiah, An Eating DIsorder Dietitian IN BRISBANE + Online
About Kiah Paetz
Eating Disorder Dietitian
Online, Australia-Wide, Brisbane-Based
featured as a dietitian expert in media including
I’ve completed extensive additional training in eating disorder treatment, including work in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM), The RAVES Eating Model, Body Image and neurodivergent-affirming care.
I’m also a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders (ANZAED) including holding the title of Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, member of Dietitians Australia (DA) and the DA Eating Disorder Special Interest Group.
I also sit on the Board of Directors for Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders (ANZAED) and chair the Online Consultation Working Group, where I contribute to shaping the future of eating disorder treatment and care across Australia.
Alongside my clinical work, I contribute to the broader conversation around eating disorders, neurodivergence and nutrition through speaking, media, education and program delivery.
I’ve presented at events including the Brisbane Vegan Expo, Health Hatch, Yoga Day Festival, and wellness events such as The Wellness Weekend at The Westin Brisbane, Mindful Fitness Event and other workshops and retreats.
I’ve been invited to share my work on podcasts including the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, Paved with Gold Podcast and ADHD Her Way, where I discuss the intersection of ADHD, eating disorders and building a healthier relationship with food.
I’ve contributed as a dietitian expert for Kidspot and been featured multiple times as a nutrition expert on 9Coach (Nine Network), as well as in Women’s Health and The Courier Mail.
Qualifications & trainings
Core Credentials:
I’m committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care, and regularly engage in ongoing training, supervision and professional development in eating disorders, neurodivergence and counselling approaches.
- Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinician (ANZAED)
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (Dietitians Australia)
- Accredited Nutritionist (Dietitians Australia)
- Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) at Queensland University of Technology
- Eating Disorder Essentials for Dietitians (Shane Jeffrey & Fiona Sutherland)
- RAVES Approach to Eating Disorder Treatment
- Dietitian Essentials: The Treatment of Eating Disorders (InsideOut Institute)
- Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM) for Anorexia Nervosa
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Binge Eating Disorder
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) for Eating Disorders
- Radically Open DBT for Eating Disorders
- Introduction to Dietitian-Led CBT-AR (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for ARFID)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- QUEDS Facilitated Peer Supervision Program (Member & Facilitator)
- Advanced Counselling Skills for Dietitians (Parts 1 & 2) - Queensland Eating Disorder Service
- Body Image: The Missing Piece of Whole Body Healing (Fiona Sutherland & Marci Evans)
- Ongoing clinical supervision and professional development in eating disorders
- Attendance at annual Australian New Zealand Academy For Eating Disorders Conferences
Specialised Training in Eating Disorders
Specialised Training in Neurodivergence:
- Supporting Interoception: Supporting the Path to Nourishment (RDs for Neurodiversity)
- Neuroaffirming Dietetic Practice Masterclass (QUEDS)
- ADHD & Binge Eating Disorder training
- Introduction to Temperament Based Therapy With Supports (TBT-S)
Specialised Training in Gastrointestinal Concerns:
- Monash University Low FODMAP Certified Dietitian
- Eating Disorders & Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction (Queensland Eating Disorder Service)
