Ready to Respond Parent Intervention

Ready to Respond Parent Intervention

“Focused Sessions. Meaningful Change”.

Ready to Respond sessions are parent-only sessions held with a Clinical Psychologist and Eating Disorder Credentialed Clinician. These sessions help parents gain a clearer understanding of what’s happening for their child and learn what to do next.

These sessions are available immediately — No waiting periods. No referrals required. Just help when you need it.

Learn more about the sessions by watching our video:

Focused Sessions. Meaningful Change

Our ready to respond sessions are focused sessions with an experienced Eating Disorder Clinical Psychologist, to help you navigate the path ahead for your young person’s recovery.

These sessions can be booked in immediately.

What is a Ready to Respond Session?

Ready to Respond sessions are parent-only, one-at-a-time consultations designed to provide focused support in structured 60-minute meetings.

Each session focuses on what feels most urgent for your family right now. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what’s happening for your child, diagnostic impressions where appropriate, evidence-based strategies you can use immediately, and a clear action plan.

Some parents attend one session and feel equipped to move forward with confidence. Others book additional sessions to follow up or as new challenges arise. Support can be accessed flexibly to suit your family’s needs.

Research shows that even a single or small number of structured sessions can increase parental confidence, strengthen recovery support at home, and reduce eating disorder behaviours. They can also help families make a meaningful head start in their child’s recovery while waiting to access ongoing treatment.

Who would benefit?

Ready to Respond sessions may be helpful if:

  • You have noticed changes in your child’s eating or weight

  • You are unsure whether your child’s eating patterns are typical or concerning

  • Your child has recently been diagnosed with an eating disorder

  • You are waiting to access ongoing treatment

  • You want clear guidance about how to respond at home

  • You feel uncertain about what steps to take next

  • You would like professional guidance before concerns escalate

Who the sessions may not suit:

These sessions may not be suitable if:

  • Your child requires urgent medical or psychiatric care

  • Your child is experiencing or displaying medical instability (e.g., very low weight, rapid weight loss, compromised vital signs)

  • There is an imminent risk of suicide or self-harm  

If you are unsure whether Ready to Respond is suitable for your family, you are welcome to get in touch before booking on 8370 3178.

How Ready to Respond Works:

Before the session

Parents will complete a short questionnaire to identify your family’s most important and immediate needs.

During the session

The parent/s will meet with Lachlan Morrish online for 60 minutes to focus on your most important concerns over Zoom. Your child does not attend the session. Together we discuss strategies and develop a clear action plan.

After the session

You will receive:

  • A written summary with diagnostic impressions

  • Recommended next steps

  • Tailored resources

Cost:

  • Ready to Respond sessions are $250 (private fee). Medicare rebates are not available for these sessions.

To Book:

Please note - a single session consultation does not guarantee acceptance as an ongoing client and is not a substitute for our intake processes.