Online family nutrition sessions
Meal planning, support for you at the table, and coordination with your child's psychologist and doctor. For teenagers, young adults and adults.
For families worried about a loved one's eating
Specialist eating disorder support for Farsi-speaking families
Support at the family table from a dietitian who knows Persian food, family gatherings and what the relatives say — and who works alongside your child's treatment team.
Does any of this sound familiar?
Many parents carry these worries alone for months, because they don't know where to start.
Mealtimes have turned into arguments, and every meal is a battle.
Your child is eating less, eating in secret, or upset after eating.
At parties and family gatherings, comments about weight and looks make things harder.
You worry about what people will think, and you don't know who you can talk to.
Your child's treatment team speaks English, and some things get lost in translation.
You're not sure how to fit Ramadan, Nowruz and family gatherings around the meal plan.
An eating disorder is not your fault, or your child's. Help is available, and recovery is possible.
How I help
My part in the treatment team is nutrition: helping food become a calm, ordinary part of family life again.
Education and support for parents and carers
Education sessions and Farsi-language resources for parents: what an eating disorder is, how to talk about it, and what to do at the table.
Nutrition with Persian food, for specific conditions
Diabetes, gestational diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and nutrition in pregnancy — with the food you love.
Individual clinical sessions are for residents of Australia only. Families outside Australia can use the education sessions and general resources.
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Hello, I'm Nastaran Habibi
I'm a dietitian, and I've worked in food, nutrition and health for more than twenty years. I'm Iranian, and Farsi is my first language. I know that in Iranian families food is never just food: it's hospitality, it's love, and sometimes it's pressure.
My job is to be beside you without judgement, to listen, and to build a plan that fits your family's real life — not one that only looks good on paper.
- ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician
- Listed in the Butterfly Foundation referral databaseAustralia's national eating disorders charity
- Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics)University of Wollongong
- Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education and ManagementUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)
- Diploma in Health CounsellingRoyal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Science and Technology)University of New South Wales (UNSW)
How to get started
You don't need to have everything worked out. Just take the first step.
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A short, free conversation
Fifteen minutes by phone or video: you tell me what's happening, and I'll tell you how I can help.
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A first session, online
Getting to know you, your child and your family's table — and what your child's treatment team has done so far.
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A practical plan, and ongoing support
Small, doable steps for meals and gatherings, coordinated with your child's psychologist and doctor.
Coming soon
An app that knows Persian food — and never pushes anyone towards stricter dieting
- In Farsi and English, with Persian food: from ghormeh sabzi to the haft-sin table
- No counting calories or weight, unless your clinician thinks it's needed
- Every suggestion rests on rules a dietitian has approved
- If there are signs of an eating disorder, it points you to your treatment team instead of numbers and diets
- For support and education — not diagnosis, and not a replacement for treatment
Frequently asked questions
Do you replace my child's psychologist or doctor?
No. Treating an eating disorder is teamwork. I look after nutrition, alongside your child's psychologist and doctor.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes. Your information stays confidential and isn't shared with anyone without your permission, except where the law or someone's safety requires it.
Do I need a doctor's referral to start?
No. You can contact me directly.
What do sessions cost? Do Medicare or private health insurance cover them?
At the moment sessions are private, with no Medicare or private health insurance rebate. I'll tell you the fees in our first conversation.
I live outside Australia. Can you help?
Individual clinical sessions are for residents of Australia only, but the education sessions and Farsi-language resources for parents are available anywhere in the world.
What language are sessions in?
Farsi or English — whichever is easier for you and your child.
If it's urgent
- If someone's life is in danger, call 000 now.
- For immediate support, 24 hours a day: Lifeline 13 11 14
- Butterfly Foundation National Helpline for eating disorders: 1800 33 4673 (every day, 8am to midnight; not a crisis line)
- If you need a free Farsi interpreter: TIS National 131 450
You don't have to do this alone
A short conversation — free, with no obligation. In Farsi or English.
Book a free 15-minute call