About Me

Hello, and welcome. My name is Nicole Cashin (she/her).
I am Eating Disorder Credentialled, Size-Inclusive, Neuro-Affirming dietitian and nutritionist. Although I am based in Melbourne, More Than Nutrients is a fully online clinic – meaning I can support people from anywhere in Australia.

I understand that eating and mealtimes can be complicated and created More Than Nutrients to empower you to become an expert in managing your health or the health of your child.

I chose the name More Than Nutrients to reflect my belief that although the foods we eat have an impact on our body, the role food plays in our life extends far beyond it’s nutritional content.

A theme I often explore with my clients is ‘what does food mean to you?’ Some of the responses I commonly hear include ‘community’, ‘connection’, ‘pleasure’, ‘excitement’, ‘a creative outlet’… I also hear ‘pain’, ‘discomfort’, ‘fear’, ‘trauma’, ‘functional’, ‘a chore’.

To me, food is not just a source of vitamins and minerals; it holds the power to evoke memories, shape cultural identities, and provide comfort. By emphasising that there is more to food than it’s nutrients, I aim to guide my clients in understanding the multifaceted roles of food in their lives.

This perspective encourages a mindful, compassionate, and comprehensive journey towards a more sustainable relationship with food – one that acknowledges both systemic (i.e., social, political, and economic ) and individual factors (i.e., personalities, traits, preferences, and past experiences) at every step of the therapy process.

I may be the right fit for you if you are:

An adult who wants to improve their relationship with food or body
An adult experiencing an eating disorder (any type)
The parent of a young person with a small range of foods accepted (i.e., ARFID)
Medically stable (includes but not limited to a BMI over 16)
Over 18 years old

I may not be the right fit for you if you are:

Wanting a meal plan to lose weight
Not medically stable (includes but not limited to a BMI under 16)
Under 18 years old

If you do not meet these criteria, please talk with your doctor for alternate support options.

More about my approach

Currently I am supporting people with:

Eating Disorders(all types)
Disordered Eating/Yo-yo dieting
Complex relationships with food and body
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Feeding and eating challenges in the context of Autism & ADHD
Parent-support for children with selective eating (i.e., ARFID)
Medical conditions (i.e., high blood sugar, high cholesterol, PCOS…)

Professional Affiliations include:

Dietitians Association of Australia (DA) – Accredited Practising Dietitian
Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) (Member)
ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician
Eating Disorder Registered Dietitians Professionals (Member)

My approach draws from the following:

The Non-Diet Approach
Intuitive Eating
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Temperament Based Therapy with Supports (TBT-S)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for ARFID (CBT-AR)
Responsive Feeding Therapy
SOS Feeding Therapy and the Get Permission Approach to Feeding Therapy

The benefits of online healthcare

Efficiency

By eliminating travel time it becomes much easier to fit your appointment into a busy schedule.

Comfort

No one likes sitting in clinic waiting rooms. Access your clinician from wherever you like, wear whatever you want, and settle in for a comfortable chat.

Convenience

Can’t remember the name of the supplement you take? Or what type of bread you eat? When we meet online, and you are at home, you have easy access to your pantry, kitchen, and medicine cabinet.

Quality

Nutrition counselling is all about productive and informative conversations, not physical interactions. Online appointments offer the same high quality service with greatly improved convenience.

What online healthcare looks like

1. Book and enter your payment details online

2. Complete your new client intake form

3. On the day of your appointment, click the link in your email to join

4. Begin your consultation

5. Discuss how I can support you

6. Leave with an individualised plan

Frequently Asked Questions

You do not need a referral to access a dietitian, however, you may be eligible for a Medicare care plan which could entitle you to a rebate.

If you are eligible for a Medicare care plan, your GP will need to include the following information on the referral:

Address: PO BOX 2138 Essendon West 3040
Provider number: 5200784K

Initial appointments:

$200 (50 minutes + 20 minutes non-client-facing)

Review appointments:

$180 (50 minutes + 10 minutes non-client-facing)

Please note that after hours appointments (5:00pm and 6:00pm) will have an additional $25 after hours fee applied.
Non-client-facing time allows Nicole to complete all necessary tasks, such as complying with medico-legal documentation requirements, communicating with your healthcare team as appropriate, and sending any resources used in session.

Medicare:

Discuss with your doctor if you are eligible for either of the following:

Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM).
Eating Disorder Management Plam (EDP).

This will entitle you to a rebate of $55.10 per appointment.

Private Health:

Many private health insurance plans cover sessions with Accredited Practicing Dietitians. Check your cover to see if you are eligible for telehealth appointments.

NDIS:

I also work with Plan- and Self-Managed Participants of the NDIS.

You need a device (computer, tablet, or phone) with access to the internet. and a camera if you wish to use video.

When booking your appointment, you will be prompted to enter your card details. This information is securely stored, and you will only be charged after the appointment has taken place. If you choose to cancel your appointment with more than 48 hours’ notice, your card will not be charged. Please see the cancellation policy for more details.

When appointments are booked, that time is set aside for you. If you are not able to attend or cancel with short notice, this appointment is unable to be offered to another person.
Therefore, appointments cancelled or rescheduled with:

More than 48 hours' will not have any appointment fee.
24-48 hours' will be billed at 50% of the full appointment fee.
24 hours', or not attended without prior notice, will be billed the full appointment fee.

These fees are not eligible for Medicare or most Private Health Fund rebates.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please contact Nicole atnicole@morethannutrients.com.au

Communication styles:

Being on telehealth allows ease of different communication styles, including verbal, visual, and written.
I often will share my screen and type things as we go, bringing up specific images of foods and other visual aids. This also makes it easy to send through after the appointment, so you have a summary of some of the things we discussed.

Sensory considerations:

Eating is one of the only experiences that engages all 8 sensory systems.
I will actively inquire about sensory processing and consider these when we discuss plans together.
Being on telehealth allows you to curate your environment as well – i.e., dim lights, background music, fidget tools etc.
These are actively encouraged I am always happy to see my clients engaging with these strategies

Seeing differences, not deficits:

I explicitly invite my clients to deviate from neuro-normativity when safe to do so.
Our society was designed for the majority (the typical) in mind – not the divergent.
I act from the belief that the barriers that neurodivergent people encounter do not reflect their worth, potential, or capabilities; rather, they highlight the limitations of systems that did not consider them.
This perspective allows us to work towards a world where everyone has the opportunity to be recognised for their unique strengths and talents.

Individualised approaches:

Just like my clients, my approaches are a metaphorical blend of colours from different palettes.
No one-size-fits-all approach here – it is all about finding what works for you.

Actively engaging in training led by neurodivergent people:

You are the expert of you.
- By listening to and learning from the lived experience of neurodivergent people, both informally and formally, we are able to create a more empathic and inclusive environments.

Working proudly from a Size Inclusive lens, I promote balanced eating, life-enhancing physical activity, and respect for the diversity of body shapes and sizes.
I will not prescribe restrictive diets as I know these do not work long term. Instead, I will combine my expertise in nutrition research with your expertise in yourself to define what “health” means to you. Together we will set realistic and sustainable goals to help you work towards success.
For more information, please visit Size Inclusive Health Australia

The Non-Diet Approach
Intuitive Eating
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Temperament Based Therapy with Supports (TBT-S)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for ARFID (CBT-AR)
Responsive Feeding Therapy
SOS Feeding Therapy and the Get Permission Approach to Feeding Therapy

ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential

Awarded To: Nicole Cashin
VERIFY

The ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential is formal recognition of qualifications, knowledge, training, and professional development activities needed to meet minimum standards for the delivery of safe and effective eating disorders treatment. The criteria for the Credential are built on the NEDC Workforce Core Competencies and the ANZAED Clinical Practice & Training Standards

Contact

Get in touch with any questions via:

nicole@morethannutrients.com.au
PO Box 2138, Essendon West, 3040
Fax number (+612) 8252 2071