About Us
Our Origins
Transformed Therapy New Zealand grew out of our founder Sophie's own recovery journey from multiple eating disorders.
Throughout her recovery, Sophie often felt alone, since no one around her had experienced an eating disorder themselves. She also encountered real gaps in her treatment, and had to piece together much of her recovery on her own once that treatment ended. This experience led her to pursue the qualifications she needed to fill those gaps and make changes safely and effectively - first for herself, all those years ago, and now she uses those qualifications to fill those same gaps for her clients.
Because of this experience, we offer a wraparound service for people with eating disorders, and address recovery from all sides. All of our clinicians have lived experience with eating disorders and are fully recovered themselves, so they understand what it's like to live with and recover from an eating disorder.
Today, we're privileged to help people with eating disorders and disordered eating, along with their whānau. Sophie also supervises and educates other clinicians in the eating disorder space and adjacent fields, working to improve treatment and awareness more broadly. And as a practice, we consult with schools and organisations on how to better support the people in their care.
Meet Our Team
Sophie
Founder
Head Counsellor
Clinical Lead
A Bit About Me And My Story
I'm Sophie,
Founder, Head Counsellor & Clinical Lead of Transformed Therapy New Zealand
Eating disorder recovery isn’t just my work - it’s personal.
My lived experience shaped the direction of my career and fuels my belief that full recovery is possible. I understand how complex, consuming, and isolating eating disorders can be - and I also know that healing requires more than willpower or insight alone.
I trained across counselling (registered with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors), eating disorder recovery coaching, nutrition, and personal training (fitness) because recovery isn’t just psychological. It’s behavioural. Physical. Emotional. Relational. Identity based. It requires whole person support.
I specialise in whole process eating disorder recovery - from stabilisation and behavioural change through to deeper psychological healing and identity rebuilding.
My Approach: At the heart of my work is a person-centred, empathetic therapeutic relationship - I believe real change happens when you feel truly seen, heard, and safe. With every client, I meet you where you are, not where you think you should be. I bring clinical structure, but the process is collaborative: you're never just a set of symptoms to manage. My goal isn't just symptom reduction - it's helping you rebuild a relationship with food, exercise, your body, and yourself that lasts.
Eating disorders impact every part of life. Recovery should too.
Education
- Bachelor of Applied Counselling from Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT).
- Attended many courses and seminars on CBT, DBT, ACT and other therapy modalities and other therapy modalities, working with trauma and PTSD.
- Eating Disorder Recovery Coaching certification from the Carolyn Costin Institute (CCI).
- Level 1 Exercise Nutrition certification from Precision Nutrition.
- Level 1 and Level 2 Nutrition certifications from Precision Nutrition.
- Level 4 and 5 certifications in Exercise from New Zealand Institute of Health and Fitness (NZIHF).
- Bachelor of Education from Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
University Curriculum Contributions
As a counselling student, I identified a gap in the Manukau Institute of Technology counselling curriculum around eating disorder treatment. I developed a presentation and resources that are now integrated into the Counselling Theory and Practice B curriculum (2024–present).
Since graduating, I've continued contributing to counsellor training - guest lecturing each semester on eating disorder treatment and co-occurring mental health conditions, and developing resources that blend evidence-based approaches with clinical experience (2025–present).
Daisy
Eating Disorder Recovery Coach
A Bit About Me And My Story
I’m Daisy, an eating disorder recovery coach with lived experience, and I’m deeply passionate about helping others navigate their healing journey.
My own path through an eating disorder and into full recovery has shaped the way I support my clients - offering not just professional guidance, but genuine understanding from someone who has been there.
Recovery can feel overwhelming, isolating, and even impossible at times. I remember those feelings well.
But I also know that with the right support, compassionate accountability, and practical tools, lasting freedom is possible.
My Approach: My approach to working alongside you is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and helping you rediscover your identity beyond the eating disorder.
Together, we’ll work towards creating a life that feels fulfilling, balanced, and truly yours.
You don’t have to do this alone - let’s take the next step forward together.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology Major) from Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Lena
Eating Disorder Recovery Coach
A Bit About Me And My Story
I’m Lena, an eating disorder recovery coach dedicated to guiding people toward long-term healing.
My journey through my eating disorder—and the challenges of reclaiming my life afterward - fuels my passion for this work.
I understand the struggles, setbacks, and victories that come with recovery, and I know that real healing isn’t just about food - it’s about rebuilding self-trust, confidence, and a meaningful life beyond the eating disorder.
My Approach: My coaching is personalised, compassionate, and rooted in a holistic approach. I help you develop practical strategies for recovery while also helping you with emotional and identity shifts that come with it.
Whether you’re in the early stages of healing or working to sustain your progress, I’m here to walk alongside you, offering guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support.
Recovery is possible, and you don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s create a path forward, together.
Education
- New Zealand Certificate In Health and Wellbeing (Mental Health and Addiction Support) from Unitec