Diane McGeachy

BA Psychology (Hons), MA Counselling

Psychologist & Body Image Coach
Gestalt Psychotherapist

Hobart, Tasmania

Diane McGeachy is a qualified Psychologist, Counsellor, and accredited Gestalt Psychotherapist based in Hobart, Tasmania. Diane has worked with eating disorders, body image, mindful eating and relationship with food difficulties for over 17 years. She has extensive experience supporting clients of all ages, including adults, adolescents, children, and families,

Areas of Interest

Diane has a particular focus working in the areas of:

ADHD
Autism
Anxiety and Panic
Depression
Eating Disorders
Body Image and Mindful Eating
Family and Parenting Issues
Grief and Loss
Relationship Counselling
Childhood Trauma and Abuse
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Workplace Issues
Supporting Gender Diversity
Coping with Terminal Illness or Cancer
Foster Carer Support
Understanding Coercive Control and Intimate Partner Violence
Working with Victims of Sexual Violence

Diane’s therapeutic approach is compassionate and respectful, creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for clients to explore their concerns. Her work is grounded in Gestalt Therapy principles, combined with Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), enabling clients to recognise and shift self-limiting beliefs and behaviours.

Body Image & Mindful Eating Program

Diane developed an acclaimed Body Image and Mindful Eating Program for adults, based on over 17 years working in the area. This program is now accessible worldwide, online.

Global Perspective & Experience

Diane’s career includes time living in New Zealand and Singapore, and engaging with diverse cultures across Canada and Asia. She has been a guest lecturer at universities, including Tri Chandra Campus in Nepal and the University of Notre Dame in Western Australia. Diane designed and facilitated trauma-informed play therapy training for mental health professionals in Nepal.

Articles by Diane Related to Body Image & Mindful Eating

Diane has published numerous additional psychology articles on her website at hobartcounselling.com.au

Professional Memberships

Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
Australian Association of Psychologists

To Contact Diane:

Telephone: (03) 6285 8592
Email: enquiries@bodyimageprogram.com