ARFID Individual Therapy
“Hi… I’ve helped thousands of my ARFID clients let go of their overwhelming food anxiety. So when you’re ready, I look forward to helping you too.”
Glenn Robertson
ARFID Specialist
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Author: Goodbye ARFID, Hello Food!
(#1 Amazon Bestseller)
- Australia’s leading ARFID therapist combining hypnosis with psychology phobia protocols -
Premium
ARFID Therapy
Two Session Program
Experience the breakthrough ARFID Therapy that helps reduce & eliminate ARFID Food Phobia
The goal of the therapy is to enable you to calmly explore ‘new’ food without the old feelings holding you back.*
*Suitable for children aged 8+, teenagers and adults
First Session
BREAKTHROUGH
Understand why you have ARFID
Discover your subconscious mind
Learn how to be the Boss of your mind
Let go of the old ARFID feelings
Experience ARFID hypnosis
Explore ‘new’ food (first steps)
Duration: 90-120 Minutes
Second Session
STRATEGIES & MOTIVATION
Learn strategies to deal with ARFID nerves
Set clear goals for motivation
Understand that liking food is different from exploring food
Tap into activities you already do well, and use that confidence with food
Build self esteem and maintain momentum
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional Details:
All ARFID Therapy sessions are conducted personally by Glenn Robertson
The goal of the therapy is to quickly reduce food anxiety and give you an experience of calmly exploring ‘new’ food
All clients experience ARFID Hypnosis in the session and receive a take home ARFID Hypnosis recording to maintain focus and momentum
The Therapy is appropriate where there is comorbid autism, ADHD, SPD, food allergies, anxiety, emetophobia, etc.
The Program is suitable for children ages 8+, teenagers and adults
Parent, partner or support person is welcome to attend the sessions
Sessions are available in the Melbourne Clinic and remotely via Zoom (Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada)
All prices are in Australian dollars
Premium ARFID Therapy Program includes:
Initial 30 minute Zoom call prior to the therapy to answer questions and build comfort for nervous clients
First Session 90-120 minutes
Second Session 60 minutes
Specialised ARFID Hypnosis recording (take home)
Program price
$795.00*
*Or 4 x $198.74 (fortnightly repayments through PayPal ‘Pay in 4’)
What my clients say…
“I just wanted to thank you so much for the therapy session.
My whole lifestyle has changed already and I’ve been feeling so much more confident and happy with my relationship to food. My social life and relationship have already improved as I don’t feel anxious to eat in front of people anymore…
I can’t thank you enough for your expertise and guidance on ARFID.”
- Esther
“My Son is 11 and was restricted to pretty much vegemite on toast, hot chips and sweet biscuits.
It had been lifelong and was the biggest stress in his and my life. As well as ARFID, my son also has a diagnosis of ADHD, ASD, hyper mobility and low tone. This session was life changing.
So amazingly life changing, I can’t even explain it in words. He has tried 5 foods since his session - that he wanted to try!”
- Tegan
“It’s been a week yesterday since we first went to see Glenn and I’m completely blown away.
We have seen such a huge shift in my boy’s (10) mind and a massive reduction in anxiety around trying new foods.
This kid who has been on less than 10 foods and drinks for much of his life is sticking new foods into his mouth, chewing and swallowing?!
- Kate
Is this you?
✔ You have a limited list of ‘safe’ foods
✔ Trying ‘new’ food makes you feel uncomfortable
✔ You’ve tried everything to change, but nothing so far has helped
Do any of these sound familiar...?
✔ You want to try new food, but just can’t
✔ You’re getting tired of the same old food
✔ You don’t want to feel anxious around food anymore
✔ Vacations, social gatherings, restaurants & parties are a challenge
✔ You've lost interest in food becaue you don’t think you can ever change
Imagine what it would feel like to be able to reach out and explore new food without the old feelings holding you back?
What if I told you that you could…
✔ Feel relaxed going out with friends to a party or social occasion
✔ Enjoy vacations (or school camp) with family and friends
✔ Be just like everyone else with school or work lunches
✔ No longer be embarrased around food times
✔ Feel better and have more energy
Regardless of the reason (or reasons) you have ARFID, the ARFID Food Phobia Therapy program can help you better understand your mind and give you the tools to reduce or eliminate your ARFID feelings and behaviors.
FAQs
1. Success rate
Success for one person may mean being able to have 2 or 3 different foods in their diet. For someone else, it may mean being able to sit down and eat at a restaurant without being overwhelmed.
Success is measured by the ability of the person to reach out and explore new food without the old feelings overwhelming them and shutting them down.
For teens 16+ and adults, this occurs over 90% of the time after the Therapy.
For those aged 8 to 15, the experience of change is over 70%.
2. Do the results last?
If we go to the gym for a few months and never go again, the progress and results will diminish.
However, if we learn the piano, and persist with our practice, then a part of the mind retains the information, and the skills never really leave us even after we stop practicing.
The progress out of ARFID is different for everyone. However, if the person is motivated and persists with the gentle practice advised during the Therapy, then longer term results are experienced and achievable.
3. Support after therapy
The ARFID Food Phobia THERAPY is initially a two session Program. For many clients this is all that is required. For others, they benefit from ongoing support.
A support program is available for those that require support on their ARFID recovery journey.
4. Efficacy of a Clinic compared to a Zoom appointment
The efficacy of the Therapy is the same whether in Clinic or via Zoom. However there are some exceptions.
For young clients that have difficulty concentrating, then a face to face session in the Clinic can sometimes be more helpful.
5. What age is best?
The Therapy is appropriate for ages 8+, teenager and adult.
The key to success is that the person wants to attend Therapy for themselves, rather than being brought along unwillingly by a parent.
For younger children, as long as they can follow instructions and have a reasonable attention span, they will be suitable for the Therapy.
Some children bring toys or fidget devices into the Therapy. This is acceptable and often helpful for ADHD clients.
6. What percentage of the session is Hypnosis?
Hypnosis forms an important part of the Therapy, but is not the sole reason for change. Hypnosis is used to consolidate the learnings of the session at a deeper level within the person’s mind.
For younger children, Hypnosis is sometimes not required, or it is undertaken with their eyes open.
The Therapy does not rely on Hypnosis for success.
The ARFID Hypnosis component is approximately 15 minutes. An audio recording of the Hypnosis is provided to all clients so they can continue to listen and gain additional benefit at home.
7. Can parents be in the room with their child?
For younger children, it is advisable that a parent sits in on the session with them (or if by Zoom, is in the room).
Although both parents are welcome to attend the session, it is worth noting that this can sometimes put additional unnecessary pressure on the child.
8. Can I bring a support person?
Yes. A parent, partner or support person is welcome to attend the session.
9. Do I need to bring food in to the Therapy session?
All clients are requested to bring in a few items of food that they don’t currently eat. This is brought out at the end of the session for clients to experience how their ‘feelings’ around food have changed.