Embarking on a bariatric journey is a transformative experience.
At Body Dialogue Australia, we're here to provide expert support every step of the way.
Bariatric surgery is a life-changing decision that requires courage, preparation and support.
It is a profound step toward reshaping your relationship with food, your body and your self-image.
We provide the emotional and psychological guidance you need to approach this journey with confidence.
Melanie Greenfeld established Body Dialogue Australia to empower you with practical tools and evidence-based strategies to help promote sustainable lifestyle changes.
Meet Melanie Greenfeld
With over a decade of experience, Melanie brings compassion and expertise to every consultation. As the founder of Body Dialogue Australia, she has helped countless individuals develop healthier mindsets and sustain meaningful lifestyle changes. Melanie’s approach combines empathy, evidence-based tools and practical insights to guide you toward your goals.
Drawing from years of experience in private practice and bariatric clinics, she specialises in supporting individuals on their weight-loss journey through emotional awareness, mindfulness and self-compassion. Melanie offers presurgical consultations and educational seminars tailored to empower bariatric patients with the tools they need for long-term success.
Melanie is a registered Psychologist and holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Western Australia. She has over 8 years of experience providing psychological assessments, workshops and support to bariatric patients at Western Surgical Health and Advance Surgical. She also spent six years in private practice specialising in overeating behaviors and facilitated group therapy for emotional eaters at Abbotsford Private Hospital.
Professional affiliations include the Australian Psychological Society, Australia New Zealand Association for Eating Disorders, National Eating Disorder Collaboration and Australia and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society.
Our Services
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Presurgical Consult
Prepare for surgery with personalised psychological support tailored to your needs. We address emotional and behavioural challenges, self-sabotage and other post-surgical complications. This is designed to empower you to optimise your long-term success.
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NOURISH Seminar
This seminar provides practical tools and strategies to support bariatric patients at every stage of their journey. It includes a 30-minute follow-up with Melanie to personalise your plan and discuss your unique challenges and goals.
“After having bariatric surgery, retraining the brain to think about food differently is a long and complex process.
It requires ongoing support from someone who understands.
Working with a compassionate psychologist who has specialist knowledge in this field makes it easier.
She speaks our language and has a genuine desire to help us make lifelong changes.”
Marguerite Z, Body Dialogue Client