Cancer Dietitian & Psychotherapist in Melbourne & online
Personalised nutrition and mental health support for every stage of the cancer journey
Cancer affects more than the body , it impacts how you eat, think, feel, and connect with yourself.
As a dietitian and psychotherapist, I provide compassionate, integrated support that nourishes both your physical body and emotional wellbeing. Whether you're in treatment, recovering, or at high risk, I can help you navigate your health journey with calm, clarity, and personalised care. Based in Melbourne and working online across Australia, I offer a unique space that honours your full experience... physical, emotional, and energetic to help you feel stronger, safer, and more empowered.
How I Support Your cancer recovery journey
During Treatment
- Combat nausea, fatigue, taste changes, or weight loss
- Optimise nutrition to maintain strength and immunity
- Regulate sleep and nervous system for healing
- Manage emotions like fear, anxiety, depression, and grief
After Treatment
- Rebuild gut health, strength, and resilience
- Reduce chronic inflammation and pain
- Address fatigue, mood, or cognitive changes
- Reconnect with your body and identity after cancer
Prevention & High-Risk Support
- Anti-inflammatory nutrition and detoxification support
- Emotional stress reduction and resilience-building
- Lifestyle optimisation for immune function and cell repair
A Body–Mind Approach to Cancer Recovery
You’re not just a diagnosis you're a whole person that needs love, attention and personalised care. In our work together, we’ll explore:
- How your body works, how to listen to it and best take care of it holistically
- What to eat to support your energy, immunity, resilience and gentle detox
- Why your emotions matter when healing and how to work with difficult emotions and loss
- Tools to reduce stress and support your nervous system
- Your relationship with yourself and how to find peace and alignment with your body and your soul
Benefits of holistic care
✔️ Reduce Treatment Side Effects
✔️ Strengthen Immunity & Energy
✔️ Support Mental Health & Emotional Resilience
✔️ Reduce Recurrence Risk Through Nutrition & Lifestyle
✔️ Feel Heard, Understood & Empowered Every Step of the Way
Claim back your dietitian appointment using private health (dietetics cover) or Medicare (EPc GP referral)
What my clients say
I had a very positive experience seeing Anca. I learnt a great deal about my body and mind through a number of methods. My gut health improved greatly, and my attitude towards eating changed. I use her relaxation methods to help me sleep and take time for me when stress starts to increase. Not a day goes by that I don't think about what Anca taught me. Her knowledge and wisdom astounds me. Thank you.
Lisa
From day ONE Anca amazed me with her knowledge, passion and genuine care to help me reach my goals. This incredibly intelligent woman provides more than just a meal plan. She has provided me with education, counselling, referrals to top quality professionals, high quality supplements and products, a shoulder to cry on and the bare truth when I needed to hear it. She has shown me just how important nutrition is for every aspect of my well being and how resilient the human body can be once equipped with the right tools. If you are scrolling through reviews looking to make not only a change, but the right changes, Anca is the person you are looking for.
Lacey
Anca is amazing! She has a genuine interest in what you want to achieve and has a non-judgmental approach when she works with you. She has plenty of new ideas and a fresh perspective of how to live well. She really gets you thinking to challenge your assumptions on what works for you. I'd highly recommend having a session with Anca.
Michael
The Benefits of Diet on Cancer Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
Nutrition plays a critical role in cancer prevention, treatment, and recovery. A well-balanced, whole food diet can help reduce inflammation, support immune function, and optimise your body’s ability to detoxify and repair cells. During treatment, the right foods and lifestyle practices can ease side effects such as nausea, fatigue, and digestive issues, while maintaining energy and nutritional status. Post-treatment, diet becomes essential in rebuilding strength, healing the gut, and reducing recurrence risk. Nutrient-dense, plant-rich meals provide antioxidants and phytochemicals that support cellular health and reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. Tailored dietary strategies can also stabilise blood sugar, balance hormones, and improve treatment outcomes. Most importantly, eating well can help you feel energised, empowered and connected to your body during a time that often feels uncertain and can help you move forward in a more confident way.
Increase energy and vitality
A personalised plant based diet can increase energy production by optimising cellular pathways.
Strengthens Immune Function
Nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains provide antioxidants and vitamins that help your body fight infection and inflammation.
Supports Gut and Digestive Health
Fibre, prebiotics, and probiotics from plant-based foods promote healthy digestion, regularity, and balanced microbiota.
Reduces Risk of Chronic Disease
Eating a wholefood-based diet can lower your risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers by reducing inflammation and supporting metabolic health.
