Viviane Rhayem
Viviane is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with Dietitians Australia and a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC) recognised by the Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED). She is currently the Clinical Dietitian within the inpatient Eating Disorder Unit at Ramsay Clinic – Wentworthville.
Her practice is grounded in evidence-based nutrition therapy and a trauma-informed approach, ensuring care that is safe, collaborative, and aligned with best-practice guidelines. Viviane’s experience includes working as a Clinical Dietitian at Wesley Hospital, serving as Head Dietitian in a geriatric and rehabilitation centre, and supporting clients across multiple private practices.
Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, Viviane is committed to providing culturally responsive care and supporting CALD communities in achieving meaningful and sustainable health outcomes.
Main Areas of Interest
- Eating Disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorders, OSFED and others
- Disordered Eating / Emotional Eating
- Chronic diseases including Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease
- Gastric and Liver Health
- Women's Health / PCOS
With over 12 years of experience in the dietetic field, I find it most rewarding to assist individuals in making behavioural changes and to empower them to make informed choices that align with their overall mental and physical well-being. My practice aligns with the nutrition principles of Health at Every Size (HAES), which advocate a healthy relationship with food, promote self-care, body positivity and the intrinsic value of nourishing oneself without the constraints of diet culture.
In my work, I integrate principles from cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI), tailoring each intervention to the individual’s needs, circumstances, and stage of change. These approaches help create a supportive therapeutic environment that fosters recovery and builds trusting, collaborative relationships with patients and their families.
I approach treatment with a strong commitment to equality, dignity, and respect, ensuring that all individuals receive culturally sensitive care regardless of their cultural, ethnic, or religious background.
Areas of Interest
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Eating Disorders including Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa, Binge eating disorder, OSFED and other
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Disordered Eating
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Mental Health and neurodiversity
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Chronic diseases including Hypertension, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Gastric and liver health
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Women’s health