The Uncovery Story

How we got here

Uncovery was born out of personal experience and a genuine desire to help those in need.

Olivia, our founder, personally struggled with an eating disorder and found herself facing many obstacles during her recovery journey. The pathway often felt so focused on the clinical aspect of recovery, that there wasn’t support for what happens when you go back home, or finding deeper healing and purpose. How did people transition back into reality? How did they find value in life again? No one was there to help her with what comes next.

Olivia knew something was missing in eating disorder recovery services available in Australia. And so, deeply driven by her experience, Olivia was inspired to establish Uncovery in 2018.

Why we do what we do

Our team, based in Melbourne and Perth but available (virtually) worldwide, understands just how challenging and, at times, isolating the journey to recovery from disordered eating can be. That’s why we strive to bridge the gaps in support and create a more holistic approach to recovery. We emphasise practical reintegration into everyday life during and beyond treatment, empowering you with the skills and tools you need to help build a sustainable path to food freedom.

As eating disorder recovery coaches, we act as an extension to your treatment teams, guiding you through the practical steps of making behaviour changes to support your recovery. With a focus on individualised and accessible support, we work alongside you, your family, and any treatment providers you may have to ensure a collaborative and successful journey.

Our unique approach takes into account your daily routines, rituals, and behaviours, giving us a deeper understanding of any roadblocks you may encounter on your road to recovery. Even if you haven't been diagnosed with an eating disorder, we're here to help you break free from disordered eating and build a healthier relationship with food and your body.

We truly believe that recovery is possible, so if you're ready to reclaim your life, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Our mission

To deliver accessible, collaborative, and holistic eating disorder recovery support services in Australia.

Our values

Acceptance

Guiding you to accept yourself as the unique and worthy person that you are.

Collaboration

Working with you and your treatment teams to be the support network you need to tackle recovery.

Inclusivity

No matter who you are or what stage you're at in recovery, we have your back.

Patience

Recovery isn't linear, and it's normal to get frustrated — we're here to answer all of your questions and help you be kinder to yourself.

Compassion

You're not a box to be ticked — we truly understand your journey and are here to encourage you every step of the way.

Courage

We get how daunting the recovery process can be, but we believe in you — you've got this!

Lived experience

We get it — Our team of recovery coaches have fully recovered from their own eating disorders. Recovery is possible!

Strength

The journey takes work, but you're a strong and capable person, and we're here to champion you through the tough times.

Real stories of transformation

"When I was first diagnosed with an eating disorder I was confused, lost and terrified.Trying to navigate the system and know what I needed to recover was impossible while being so unwell and no matter where I turned I couldn’t seem to get the help I needed. Then Olivia came into my life and everything changed. She was compassionate, understanding, yet strong and able to hold space for me... Most importantly she knew exactly what I needed and how to set up a strong team around me. She helped to change my life, I am now recovered and would not be where I am today without her. "

J.V.S
"Olivia at Uncovery was instrumental in my recovery. From the beginning, she worked with my treatment team to ensure a consistent and holistic approach was taken. It was fantastic for me to be able to communicate with someone who also had lived experience and had been down the same road. Her presence and support reminded me that full recovery is possible and kept me going through the tough times. I am now living a full and happy life, and know Olivia's support was a big part of my journey back to wellness."
“Working with Olivia at Uncovery has been so valuable in helping me navigate my recovery. Having the support of someone with lived experience made me feel safe to put my trust into someone else and to know that I would be fully understood, because she knows what this journey feels like. Working with Uncovery has been such a game changer and Olivia has helped me to see that my end goal of living a fully recovered life is absolutely possible.”
"After battling both anorexia and bulimia for 25 years, I started sessions with Olivia after hearing a TED Talk about new ways of approaching eating disorders. My curiosity led me to her and her sessions which became a change agent. Being able to share your deepest and darkest with someone who's recovered and has felt every bit the way you have was the magic I needed to recover. I combined this with working with a nutritionist and really sticking to a plan for real."

K.K
"Working with Uncovery has honestly been one of the most rewarding things that I have done in my whole life and has driven my recovery. My coach has been an amazing support and an invaluable resource, it has really helped that she has experienced the same things I have and has been one of the people that has helped me the most."

B.S
"When I first met my coach, even through the computer I could tell how friendly and supportive she was going to be with me through this really vulnerable journey. My coach is consistently present in all our sessions, pushing me to challenge myself and my thoughts whether it be through mental or physical exercises and always there to celebrate the little wins. The ongoing encouragement and openness in our sessions has made this journey a less intimidating one and I have learnt so much more than I could have imagined."

L.C

MEET OLIVIA (she/her)

Director and CCI Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach

MELBOURNE, VIC + VIRTUAL WORLDWIDE

Olivia is a Carolyn Costin Institute certified eating disorder recovery coach and founder of Uncovery. Through her own lived experience with an eating disorder, she was inspired to make treatment and recovery services more accessible in Australia.

Olivia spent six months in the United States working at BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ as both a recovery coach and a residential treatment liaison, researching various treatment modalities. This inspired her to train with the Carolyn Costin Institute™ and bring the innovative and necessary eating disorder recovery coaching service to Australia.

In 2018, Olivia was selected as a Young Social Pioneer with the Foundation for Young Australians for her efforts to develop new services in the eating disorder field. Olivia was invited back as an alumni in 2019 and awarded a seed funding grant to expand Uncovery.

Olivia has presented at national and international conferences, including the Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders conference in 2019 and at the International Conference for Eating Disorders in 2020, alongside the highly-respected Carolyn Costin.

More recently, Olivia has consulted on projects such with the NEDC and The Butterfly Foundation in the development of the Lived Experience Workforce component of the National Strategy, and the Peer Workforce Guidelines respectively.

In 2022, Olivia and her colleges were awarded an IgnitED grant to develop the treatment manual for Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for body image disturbance: an embodied solution to an embodied problem.

Olivia has also facilitated recovery skills and support group programs across Melbourne in various treatment settings, including:

The Melbourne Clinic Eating Disorders Inpatient Program;
The Austin Hospital Eating Disorders Inpatient Program;
Body Image Eating Disorders Treatment and Recovery Service (BETRS);
and Nourish. Nurture. Thrive, a multidisciplinary practice specialising in eating and body image concerns, located in Ivanhoe and Mornington.

Olivia works with patients aged 14+, across all eating disorders and with a focus on Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Orthorexia, disordered eating.

Outside of work, you can find Olivia spending time in nature, walking or reading on the beach with a delicious latte in hand, or planning her next travel adventure!

*Olivia is currently taking on a limited number of new clients. Please reach out through the contact page if you would like to book.

MEET CHARLOTTE (she/her)

Recovery Coach

VIRTUAL WORLDWIDE

Charlotte is an eating disorder recovery coach who is deeply passionate about helping others achieve full recovery and live their lives to the fullest.

During her own recovery journey, Charlotte was left with the feeling that something was missing from the treatment she received. She wished she could have talked to someone who had been there, someone who could give her hope that it is absolutely possible to fully recover from an eating disorder.

This is why after completing her degrees in law and social work, she used her experience and became one of the first recovery coaches in Belgium.

Charlotte takes an individualistic approach to help, guide, support, encourage, motivate, empower and challenge her clients. She likes to create a space where clients can grow and become the greatest version of themselves.

Charlotte is now based in Perth and speaks English, French and Dutch. She is a certified Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) professional and has completed a Mindfulness training.

Charlotte has experience working with teenagers, young people and adults recovering from restrictive eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Orthorexia).

Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys morning walks, cappuccinos with extra chocolate on top, yoga, the beach, and discovering new brunch places on the weekend.

*Charlotte is taking on new clients. Please reach out through the contact page.

MEET ASHA (she/her)

Recovery Coach

SOUTH MELBOURNE, VIC + VIRTUAL WORLDWIDE

Asha is a Carolyn Costin Institute certified eating disorder recovery coach with a passion for helping people recover from disordered eating and heal their relationship with food and exercise.

After recovering from her own eating disorder, Asha became passionate about helping others achieve a life beyond their illness. Throughout her recovery, Asha longed for a mentor who understood the complexity of her illness and the battle she was faced with daily, and feels extremely grateful to be able to provide this to others going through a similar experience.

Asha has completed a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, and feels her studies, coupled with her lived experience gives her a unique ability to connect and relate to those struggling with disordered eating and mental ill-health.

Asha brings a unique, passionate and empathetic approach to her work. She has a strong ability to connect with people and build healthy relationships, and hopes to help clients achieve their goals today, tomorrow, and long-term.

Asha also works for the Butterfly Foundation in the prevention team, where she presents educational programs to students. She is extremely passionate about reducing the stigma associated with eating disorders, and believes education is a great way to do so.

Asha works across all eating disorders, with clients aged 14+.

Outside of work, Asha loves going to the beach, relaxing with girlfriends, and watching her beloved Magpies with a G&T in hand.

*Asha is taking on new clients. Please reach out through the contact page.