Dr Sharon Robertson

Principal Clinical Psychologist
Director WeightWise Clinic
PhD. M.Psych (Clin), B.Psych (Hons), MAPS, FCCLP

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Dr Sharon Robertson is a principal clinical psychologist at Davies & Robertson Psychology. With an empathic, friendly and evidence-based approach, Sharon has worked in private practice treating a wide range of mood and weight related disorders over the last 16 years using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy and positive psychology.

Sharon has used her clinical experience to inform her PhD research developing an innovative intervention for weight loss for obese clients. She has presented her research at international, national and local research symposiums, has published research in the Obesity and Clinical Research and Australian Psychological Society journals, and is a reviewer for the Journal of Eating And Weight Disorders – Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity.

Sharon is happy to work with people seeking help for weight concerns including:

Non-underweight eating disorders
Self-esteem
Body image
Evidence based diet approaches
Disordered eating
Stress
Sleep difficulties
Motivation
Fear of weight plateau and regain
Psychological preparation for weight loss
Psychological preparation for Bariatric Surgery
Emotional eating
Weight-related Depression / Anxiety

Please be aware, Sharon does not provide reports for any Medico-Legal purposes including Workcover, Family Court and Health Insurance Providers.

Additional Qualifications:

Ten session Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-T) for non-underweight Eating Disorders. Centre for Eating, weight and Body Image.
Eating Disorder Treatment Essentials: Detecting and managing eating disorders for health professionals program. Centre for Eating & Dieting Disorders (Victoria)
Meets core competencies outlined by the National Eating Disorders Collaboration

Journal Articles:

What’s good about losers? Positive psychological assets in obese Australians during weight loss attempts.Robertson, Sharon ; Davies, Matthew ; Winefield, Helen. Obesity research & clinical practice, 2013, Vol.7, p.e55-e56
Robertson, S., Davies, M., & Winefield, H. (2015). Why weight for happiness? Correlates of BMI and SWB in Australia. Obesity research & clinical practice, 9(6), 609-612.
Robertson, S., Davies, M., & Winefield, H. (2017). Positive psychological correlates of successful weight maintenance in Australia. Clinical Psychologist, 21(3), 236-244.

News Articles:

www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news80922.html

Professional Speaking Engagements:

2023-The Effects of Confinement on the Health and Performance of Astronauts. Guest Lecturer Strategic Space Law, University of Adelaide Law School.
2022-Rural IMG presentation for General Practitioners Weight Management in Primary Care -Stigma and Eating Disorder assessment and management and Supporting change processes in Primary Practice.
2020-Expert panellist for online support for Music SA’s Effects of Isolation during COVID.
2019-A Psychological Approach to Pain Management for Women Dr Hanan Maghazaji Womens Health Plus.
2016-Mental Health for Musicians Music SA
2013-WeightWise Program Healthy Inspirations Group