ABOUT Tahnia Middleton – ACCREDITED PRACTISING DIETITIAN

Experienced Guidance. Compassionate Support.

My Path in Dietetics

Elevating Eating Disorder Care – With Heart and Experience

Tahnia Middleton, Accredited Practising Dietitian at Ausclin, standing in a home kitchen

Every person’s experience with food, nutrition and mental health is unique. My goal is to offer support that feels safe, practical and hopeful at every stage.

I’m Tahnia, a paediatric dietitian with over 15 years of clinical experience, working across inpatient, outpatient and community settings in both public health and private practice. I am an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, and currently work within Hunter New England Health alongside my private practice, supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and their families and carers. I work closely with GPs, psychologists and other members of the care team to support coordinated care.
I completed my Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Distinction) at the University of Newcastle in 2010 and have spent my career working in paediatric and mental health settings.


How I work

My approach

I love working in the mental health space and supporting people with nutrition in a way that feels practical, supportive and achievable.

I have extensive experience supporting young people with complex presentations, where both physical health and mental health need to be carefully balanced. This might include:

Young people, their families and carers navigating eating disorders
Individuals navigating anxiety, depression or low mood and how this may impact eating, appetite and nutrition
People taking medications such as antipsychotics and experiencing changes in appetite and metabolic health, and looking for practical support
Adolescents and young adults navigating nutrition in a busy, often overwhelming world
Individuals requiring nutrition support, including oral nutrition support and enteral feeding

My work is grounded in a non-diet, trauma-informed and neuroaffirming approach, and I work closely with other health professionals to provide truly collaborative care.

Beyond the clinic room

Teaching, training and supervision

Education, training and collaboration

Alongside clinical work, I provide education and training for:

  • Support workers and SIL providers around eating disorders and Meal Support Therapy
  • Training on metabolic health, including metabolic syndrome and the impact of nutrition on physical and mental wellbeing
  • General nutrition education to support mood, energy and overall wellbeing
  • Families and carers needing practical, real-world strategies

I aim to make nutrition feel understandable, realistic and aligned with the person in front of me.

Supporting new dietitians

I am deeply passionate about mentoring the next generation of dietitians. I offer clinical supervision for new graduates and early-career dietitians, whether you are:

  • Preparing for job applications or interviews
  • Building confidence in clinical skills
  • Working in eating disorders or mental health
  • Or simply looking for a supportive space to reflect and grow
More about clinical supervision →

Credentials

Qualifications and training

Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dietitians AustraliaANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Distinction), University of Newcastle, 2010

Professional memberships

  • Accredited Practising Dietitian (Dietitians Australia)
  • Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (ANZAED)

Selected training and professional development

  • Maudsley Family Based Therapy (FBT-informed practice)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
  • Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for dietitians
  • MANTRA (Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults)
  • ARFID and eating disorder specific training through InsideOut Institute
  • Clinical supervision training and ongoing reflective practice
Verify the ANZAED credential →

A little more about me

I feel incredibly fortunate to do work that is meaningful every day. Supporting young people and families through some of their most challenging times is something I don’t take lightly.

Outside of work, I’m a mum, love animals and a great TV series, and really value connection, balance and the small, everyday moments.

My approach is always centred on connection, compassion and meeting people where they are at.

Ready to take the next step?

We’re here to answer your questions and support your nutrition journey. Reach out today – we’d love to hear from you!