Peer Support
What is Peer Support?
Peer support is non clinical support from someone who has lived experience of binge eating disorder. It is shared understanding, practical insight, and structured conversation from someone who gets it.
It does not replace professional care. It works alongside it, or on its own for people managing recovery independently.
Why Peer Support Matters
Talking to someone who has been through it is different. They already understand what you are dealing with.
Peer support can help you:
Reflect on what is happening in a structured way
Build on your recovery skills between appointments
Stay consistent when things get harder
Feel less alone in the process
How Life in Person Delivers Peer Support
Life in Person offers structured peer support through:
Group Peer Support Sessions
One on One Peer Sessions
Sessions are guided by clear boundaries, focused discussion themes, and practical application.
Peer support within Life in Person is educational and recovery focused in nature and is not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment.
This service provides peer support and educational services only. It is non clinical and does not provide medical, psychological, or therapeutic treatment. It is not a substitute for professional care.
This service does not provide crisis or emergency support.
If you are in Australia and experiencing an emergency or crisis, please call 000 immediately.
For mental health crisis support, you can contact:
Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24/7)
Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 (24/7)
