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Specialised eating disorder treatment and counselling support for children, adolescents, and adults. Safe, compassionate care tailored to each individual and their family.

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Stepping Stones with Helen Dean

I work with adolescents and young adults experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating. My role is to work directly with the eating disorder — supporting nourishment, reducing rigid behaviours, and helping recovery take shape in day-to-day life. I provide structured, recovery-focused care that holds both the physical and behavioural aspects of eating disorders, often alongside other clinicians when needed.

I specialise in working with neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), recognising how these unique neurotypes intersect with eating behaviours, sensory sensitivities, and emotional regulation.

Together, we’ll work toward a more peaceful relationship with food and body—one that reflects your values, your needs, and your voice.

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Online Drop-in Sessions

For Parents and Carers

Coming soon this June • Google Meets

Ask about meal support, steps to take if your child refuses to eat, how to handle suspicions of an eating disorder, challenges at home, and actions to take when assisting young individuals with an eating disorder.

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Supporting Little Ones with ARFID & ASD Together

In-person / Telehealth

Through our sessions, I’ll work with you to:

Understand your child’s unique sensory and developmental needs
Build confidence around meals and feeding
Strengthen your capacity to support lasting recovery at home

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Helen Dean is a Registered Counsellor and Accredited Practising Dietitian.

Registered Counsellor and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)

Helen specialises in counselling individuals with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and ARFID, offering FBT and APT as well as individual and family counselling and will work at the pace that suits the young person and family.

Helen also specialises in working with neurodiverse individuals with ADHD & ASD.

Parents supporting their child on her journey toward healthy eating,

For Individuals and Families

Helen has a warm, gentle approach to counselling and works closely with individuals and families to provide a safe and supportive space.

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A seasoned professional doing individual supervision with an eating disorder specialist.

For Dietitian and Mental Health Practicioners

Helen offers both group and individual supervision tailored to your experience level, whether you are new to the field of eating disorders or a seasoned professional.

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Supporting Your Family Through Every Bite

Is your child avoiding certain foods, eating little, or becoming anxious during mealtimes? These behaviors may indicate Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). At Stepping Stones with Helen Dean, we are here to help you understand what is happening and provide you with practical, compassionate support.

Take this quick questionnaire to help you identify behaviours and signs that may be associated with ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder).

Take the PARDI-AR-Q Screener

Parents Recommended

HELEN S.

Helen is a very caring, dedicated, non judgemental therapist who quickly forms a positive relationship with her clients.

LOUISA D.

Helen has been a valuable resource through at times what can be a difficult journey which touches not only our young person but also our whole family unit.

NICOLE A.

Our daughter feels comfortable to contact Helen independently for advice and we feel 100% supported on this road to recovery.

Recovery Doesn’t Start on January 1!

January can feel like a loud “reset” button—but for those living with an eating disorder, disordered eating, or mental health issue, that pressure can be exhausting. Recovery isn’t about perfect plans or January 1st “starts.” Sometimes progress looks like simply showing up, letting support in, and moving forward even when it’s hard. Here's a little reminder that support doesn’t expire with the calendar…

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When a TikTok Recipe Becomes a Food Rule

Not every TikTok recipe is harmless. I see young people every week whose eating disorder didn’t start with dieting. It started with “just trying to eat better.” A smoothie.A “high-protein lunch.”A 30-second What I Eat in a Day video. And slowly — often quietly — food stops being flexible and starts becoming a rule. The quiet shift parents often miss Social media food content rarely looks dangerous at first. It's framed as: “Healthy” “Balanced” “Clean” “High protein” “Low sug

3 days ago3 min read

As Christmas Approaches: A Gentle Check-In

As we move into Christmas, I want to pause and acknowledge something that often goes unspoken. For people living with an eating disorder, disordered eating, ARFID, binge eating, or neurodivergent food challenges, this time of year can feel incredibly heavy. There is more food. More comments. More expectations. Less routine. And often, a lot more pressure to “just enjoy it.” If Christmas feels hard, you are not doing recovery wrong. Heightened anxiety, distress around meals, e

4 days ago2 min read

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Support at Every Step
of the Journey

Stepping Stones with Helen Dean