Who belongs in this community?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, Nourish & Nurture Community might be just what you're looking for!

Are you exhausted from constantly trying one diet after another, only to feel like you’re stuck in the same cycle?

Are you finding it difficult to lose weight, no matter what you try?

Are you tired of waking up each day with the intention of sticking to a plan, only to feel defeated when you can't follow through?

Do you find yourself eating excessively to the point of discomfort, even if you aren’t hungry?

Do you find yourself eating your emotions, whether it’s stress, sadness, or even happiness?

Is late-night eating a struggle for you, no matter how hard you try to stop?

Do you sometimes feel like your eating habits are beyond your control?

Are thoughts about food taking up too much mental space, leaving you feeling overwhelmed?

Do you feel shame or guilt after eating, as though you're not "doing it right"?

Do you feel unworthy of love, happiness, or success because of your weight?

Are you struggling to love or even accept your body as it is right now?

Do you feel isolated in your struggle with food, as though no one truly understands what you're going through?

Do you often wonder if there’s something wrong with you because your struggles with food?

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Monthly subscription

R590 per month

Why Join us?

Research shows that being part of a supportive community can greatly improve your relationship with food, your body and ultimately yourself.

When you connect with others who understand your struggles, you’re empowered to grow and make lasting changes. Surrounding yourself with people who make self-loving choices helps you naturally adopt those behaviours. Group support is a powerful tool for creating meaningful and sustainable transformation.

Aims and Outcomes

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Topics

Reduction in Emotional and Binge Eating

Our holistic approach addresses the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of your relationship with food. You’ll gain insight into your eating triggers and learn strategies to reduce emotional and binge eating, cultivating a healthier, guilt-free approach to food.

Focus on Nourishment, Not Dieting

Shift from restrictive dieting to nourishing your body and mind for long-term health. Our approach emphasizes well-being first, with sustainable weight management as a natural result of healthier habits, progress, and self-compassion.

Practical (and realistic) Skills for Everyday Life

Gain real, actionable skills to manage emotions, stress, and break the cycle of emotional eating. These tools are designed to help you handle everyday challenges effectively.

Evidence-Based Practices

Our program uses scientifically-backed strategies from psychology, neuroscience, and nutrition to ensure lasting change.

Cultivate Self-Compassion

Take control of your journey with personalized support, helping you make choices aligned with your values and goals, leading to lasting change.

Empowerment and Ownership

This is key to start making self-loving choices rather than punishing ones.

Triggers for eating & cravings

How to spot them and manage them.

Accountability and Support

Be part of a supportive community where you can share struggles, victories, and stay accountable. Build connections with others who understand and empower each other in a non-judgmental space.

Guidance on Personal Growth and Transformation

Ongoing support helps you develop new habits, prioritize self-care, and create sustainable change, leading to lasting personal growth and freedom from emotional and binge eating.

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Team

Who runs this community?

Tessa Whitfield and Victoria Webster have been working together for over five years, leading groups, eating psychology programs, workshops, and support spaces.

Through years of trial and error, they’ve honed their approach and gained a deep understanding of what truly works. Together, they’ve created a community designed to help people connect, share, and make lasting changes in their relationships with food and eating. This community is built on a foundation of psychological research and evidence, but also deeply rooted in their personal experiences of transformation and healing.

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Nutrition CoachTessa Whitfield

Tessa Whitfield’s own journey began with losing over 30kg, but she quickly realized that sustaining the weight loss required more than just a diet. It took a fundamental shift in how she viewed herself and her relationship with food. This shift led to lasting weight loss and a more positive, resilient approach to life. Tessa’s transformation inspired her to become a certified health coach, so she could help others achieve their own personal breakthroughs. She specializes in self-love, overcoming perfectionism, and finding balance in the messy, beautiful middle of life.

Clinical PsychologistVictoria Webster

Victoria Webster is a clinical psychologist with a private practice specializing in eating disorders and addictive behaviours. With over 10 years of experience in the addiction field, she has spent the last four years focusing on emotional eating, overeating, binge eating, sugar addiction, and eating disorders. Through her work, Victoria has identified key patterns shared by those struggling with food control, many of which trace back to childhood experiences and unconscious drivers. She’s used these insights to transform her own relationship with food and has successfully helped countless others do the same.

About me

My approach

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Together, Tessa and Victoria make the perfect team, blending Tessa’s personal journey with Victoria’s clinical expertise to offer you the tools, support, and knowledge you need to create REAL, sustainable change in your relationship with food and yourself.

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Program overview

Community Benefits

What You will Get as a Member of Our Empowering Community:

Weekly

1. Weekly Live Check-ins & Connection Sessions (on Zoom)

Each week, we’ll meet live on Zoom for a supportive, interactive session. We kick things off with a short, insightful presentation on topics that matter most to you—things like emotional eating, self-compassion, and overcoming perfectionism.

These sessions provide practical tools and strategies to help you navigate these challenges. Plus, there’s always time for you to ask questions or share your experiences. Once a month, we dive into “Taking Action” sessions, where we’ll help you set realistic, actionable goals and keep you accountable for achieving them.

While there’s no pressure to speak or attend every session, we encourage you to engage as much as possible for the best results. All sessions are recorded, so you can catch up at a time that works for you.

Weekly

2. Neuroscience Session (Live on Zoom)

Meet Melissa and Riaan, our neuroscience experts, who will explain the science behind overeating, undereating, sleep, stress, and fatigue—and how all of these are interconnected.

It’s eye-opening to learn just how much your brain influences your eating habits! They’ll share practical, science-backed strategies and exercises to help you make real, sustainable changes in these areas. Think of these sessions as game changers for transforming your relationship with food and your body.

Weekly

3. Weekly Resources for Growth & Transformation

We believe in a holistic approach to healing, so we provide weekly resources designed to support every aspect of your well-being.

Every Monday, you’ll receive a meditation link to help centre your mind. On Wednesdays, you’ll get a short movement video to keep your body energized and engaged. And every Thursday, we send thought-provoking journal prompts that encourage reflection, growth, and deeper self-awareness. These resources are designed to fit into your busy life and help you create lasting routines and habits.

Any time

4. WhatsApp Support Group

Take some time out of your day to join in in a weekly half-hour of journalling.

Our WhatsApp group is your go-to place for connection, support, and accountability. Share your wins, ask questions, and lean on the community when you’re struggling. It’s a space where women just like you can connect, support each other, and be heard. Whether you need advice, motivation, or just a safe place to express your feelings, the group is always there for you.

On demand

5. Individual Sessions & Personalized Support

If you feel like you need more tailored guidance, you can book individual sessions with either Tessa or Victoria.

We’ll work with you to create a personalized action plan, set goals, and provide follow-up accountability sessions to keep you on track. Whether you’re looking for support with a specific challenge or just need a little extra motivation, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

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R590 Per month

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Monthly subscription (pay for 3 months and get a discount).

R590 per month (talk to us about claiming from medical aid).

We can’t wait to welcome you into our community of women who are ready to make lasting, transformative changes!

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Programs

Other Programs

Other comprehensive programs we offer to meet you where you're at.

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In-person / Online

Individual Therapy Sessions

Structured individualised therapy sessions, online or in-person (Johannesburg), for emotional and binge eating based on Eating Freely™ principles.

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ContactGet in touch

Let me know what you are interested in and tell me a little bit about yourself. Let's get to work!

Email me

info@eatingpsychologist.com

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

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