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Pre-bariatric Assessments

  • Assess readiness for surgery
     
  • Identify psychiatric disorders
     
  • Evaluate eating behaviors
     
  • Determine coping skills
     
  • Assess expectations from surgery
     
  • Evaluate social support systems
     
  • Identify risk for postoperative non-compliance


  • Assessment fee is $675 and consists of one 90 min session, administration of relevant tools, and a report. 


  • Psychoeducation and strategies to address identified concerns are provided.


Problematic patterns may persist or re-emerge...

Billie has experience working with eating disorders in a specialist clinic for the public health service in inpatient and outpatient settings. 


 Surgery changes stomach size — but it does not automatically change eating behaviours.


Addressing risk factors pre-surgery with a supportive plan can ensure surgical success and prevent post-operative complications.

Assessment Location 155 ross River rd, Townsville paediatric clinic, 4812

Therapy Location 15a warburton street, north ward, 4810

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