Transformed Therapy New Zealand
Specialist Eating Disorder Recovery Support
Sound Familiar?
You’re exhausted from constantly thinking about food, your body, exercise, or what you “should” be doing.
As soon as one behaviour, thought or rule improves, another one shows up to take its place. It’s like a never ending cycle.
Now your weight was 'in range,' everyone acts like you’re healed, when that couldn’t be further from the truth, if anything, it’s harder now.
You’re functioning on the outside, but inside you’re still struggling massively and no one sees it.
You've sat in appointments nodding along, agreeing to a plan you know you won't follow because the step is too big.
You’re desperate to move away from your eating disorder, but also terrified as you don’t know who you are without it.
If no one's seeing it, we will.
We've been there too. We bring both professional training and real, lived understanding of eating disorders and recovery - so you finally feel like someone gets it, someone who can help.
"Working with Sophie and Daisy has been life changing.
For the first time, I felt truly understood and supported - not judged.
Their guidance helped me slowly rebuild trust with my body, change my eating habits and behaviours.
I never thought recovery could feel possible, but now I’m finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel."
— Lily B., Client, Auckland
Meet Sophie
Founder, Head Counsellor and Clinical Lead
Sophie is an NZAC registered counsellor and eating disorder recovery specialist, bringing both clinical expertise and lived experience to every client journey.
With qualifications spanning counselling, eating disorder recovery coaching, nutrition, fitness training and more - all within an eating disorder recovery focus, Sophie understands recovery in practice, not just in theory.
She also contributes to counsellor training at Manukau Institute of Technology, where her recurring guest lecturing and resources are part of the Bachelor of Applied Counselling curriculum.
Her mission: To help you rediscover joy, balance, and a life beyond your eating disorder.
Our Approach
Eating disorders are complex, so treatment needs to be comprehensive.
We look beyond the just the eating disorder symptoms to understand what's keeping them in place. That means treating the whole person: your mind, your body, your relationships, and your sense of self - so the changes you make actually last.
That's why our work integrates these areas:
Therapy & Counselling
Evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique recovery journey, addressing what sits beneath the surface.
Nutrition Support
Practical guidance to rebuild a balanced relationship with food.
Personalised meal plan sessions are available where helpful.
Body Image & Movement Support
Reconnecting with your body in a way that feels safe and sustainable.
Exercise plans and fitness sessions are available as part of your recovery where appropriate.
Trauma-Informed Care
A safe, non-judgmental space where your history is honoured, your pace is respected, and nothing is forced.
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Services We Offer
Individual Therapy
1:1 work with Sophie to understand what's really driving your eating disorder - the thoughts, patterns, and history underneath it - so the changes you make actually last.
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Eating Disorder Recovery Coaching
Practical, real world support with Daisy, Lena or Sophie for the moments between sessions - meals, social situations, and the everyday work of recovery. Helping you to work towards recovery goals and provide in real time support.
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Therapy and coaching work well on their own, but many clients find combining the two makes the biggest difference - deeper work in sessions, real support in the moments in between.
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Who We Help
Healing isn't one size fits all, but it does follow a rhythm.
Our five-stage Transform Pathway helps guide your journey from survival mode to sustainable lifelong growth, with room for flexibility and your unique needs.
Are You In Recovery?
Whether you're just starting out or further along, recovery is challenging - but you don't have to do it alone.
In the early stages, it can feel like an endless uphill battle. Later, even as progress happens, the path can still feel uncertain.
We've been there too, and we made it through.
Our clinicians combine professional training and lived experience to support every stage of recovery, guiding you toward a life no longer defined by your eating disorder.
Or Are You...
Supporting Someone You Love?
Supporting a loved one through recovery is its own journey.
We can help.
A Professional Seeking Support?
Clinical supervision, consultation, and referral pathways are available.
A School or Organisation?
We support schools and organisations to better understand, recognise, and respond to eating disorders in their communities.
What Our Clients Are Saying
"Watching my daughter struggle was incredibly hard, and I often felt helpless.
Sophie didn’t just help my daughter navigate recovery - she helped me understand how to support her without overstepping.
Her approach is compassionate, practical, and empowering. I finally feel like we’re a team in this journey."
— Daniella Q.
Mother, Wellington
"I can’t thank Sophie and Lena enough.
The way they broke down recovery into small, manageable steps made it feel achievable.
I feel stronger, more in control, and finally hopeful about the future."
— Robin M.
Client, Hamilton
"Engaging in professional supervision with Sophie has profoundly improved my practice.
Her insights, practical strategies, and evidence based guidance have enhanced my clinical skills and confidence.
I highly recommend their supervision for any professional seeking growth and accountability."
— Janet H.
Psychologist, Auckland
Free Workbook
Are you struggling with an eating disorder and feeling like recovery is too hard?
The Recovery Companion Workbook is a free, practical guide designed to help you navigate the tough days and stay connected to your recovery journey.
Inside, you’ll find:
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Insights to understand and reframe the hard days
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5 concrete strategies for when recovery feels overwhelming
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Grounding exercises to help you stay present
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Guidance on knowing when to ask for support
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Reminders that you’re doing better than you think
Created by qualified professionals with lived experience, this workbook offers supportive tools to help you take small, meaningful steps forward - one page at a time.
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Your information is private and never shared.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if what I'm experiencing counts as an eating disorder?
You don't need a diagnosis to reach out. If food, your body, or exercise feel like they're taking up more space in your mind than you'd like, that's reason enough to talk to someone.
Is this confidential?
Yes. Everything shared in sessions and on your discovery call stays private, with the standard exception of situations involving risk to you or someone else's safety - which we'll always talk through with you directly, not behind your back. Full details are covered in the paperwork you'll receive when you start.
What if I've tried therapy before and it didn't work?
That's one of the most common things we hear. Generic counselling often misses the specific patterns behind eating disorders - this is what we specialise in, and every clinician here has lived experience with eating disorders, the recovery process and is now fully recovered themselves.
Do I need to be based in Auckland?
No - we support clients online, nationwide and worldwide.
I'm not sure I'm "sick enough" to need help. Should I still reach out?
Yes. You don't need to hit a certain weight, behaviour, or severity to deserve support — if it's affecting your life, it's worth talking about.
What happens on the free call?
A relaxed, no pressure 30 minute conversation about where you're at and what support might look like. No obligation to book anything afterward.
