Chantal Blackman

Chantal is a compassionate and empathetic Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with a passion for providing a non-judgemental space for clients to explore their relationship with food, eating and body image. 

Chantal practices from a weight-inclusive, non-diet and Health at Every Size perspective and is committed to providing trauma-informed dietetic care centred around clients’ lived experience. She believes in a holistic and collaborative approach to nutrition. 

Chantal acknowledges how society and its social influences often normalise disordered eating and promote marginalisation of certain identities and populations. With this in mind, she works to empower clients to dismantle systems of oppression and diet culture and reconnect with their authentic self.  She brings this awareness and an open-mind to all sessions and is committed to providing high quality, client-centred care, advocating for clients every step of the way.

Chantal’s passion lies in supporting people with eating disorders, disordered eating and other mental health conditions, however she can also assist clients in managing chronic health conditions including cardiovascular disease, PCOS, IBS and other nutrition concerns.  

Chantal has a special interest in working with neurodivergent individuals experiencing eating disorders, a cohort which is overrepresented in presentations yet underrepresented in research and treatment. She enjoys supporting neurodivergent clients to discern between eating behaviours categorised as ‘negative/problematic’ and those that are merely an expression of their unique neurodivergent traits.

Chantal values the diverse lived experience of her clients and strives to ensure they feel seen and heard. She understands every person has their own individual food and body stories and prioritises creating the trust and safety to explore these further. 

Please note: Chantal will be practicing via telehealth only from February 2025, with limited face to face availability in November and December 2024. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science (BNutrSc)
• Master of Dietetics (MDiet)

• Dietitians Australia
• HAES Australia Inc

• Eating disorders & disordered eating
• Mental health
• Neurodivergence (including Autism and ADHD)
• Working with clients in higher weight bodies
• Health at Every Size + Non-diet approach 
• Gut health and IBS
• Vegetarian & vegan eating
• Cardiovascular health
• PCOS
• Diabetes

• Eating Disorder Training for Dietitians
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Neurodivergent Affirming Practice and Eating Disorders
• Neurodivergence, Feeding Differences and ARFID
• Body Image Training for Dietitians
• The Non-Diet Approach for Dietitians
• Motivational Interviewing
• Youth Mental Health First Aid
• IBS and the Low FODMAP Diet