Dr. Gabrielle K. Tüscher
DClinPsy. (Doctorate of Clinical Psychology), MA (ClinPsyc)., CEDS., RDN, MS (ClinDietics)., BFA (FDesign)
Lic. Eating Disorder Specialist
Clinical Psychologist (Spec. eating disorders (all), trauma & anxiety disorders)
Registered Dietitian
*23 Years Clinical Training & Professional Experience*
PROFILE
Due to her wide range of expertise, Dr. Tüscher has been recognised as a leader in the terrains of both psychology and nutrition, marrying relationships with self and our bodies. She provides therapy on an International platform to a host of clients dealing with complex relationship, psychological and medical concerns.
Her extensive experience lies in psychodynamic therapy for interpersonal-conflicts, trauma; eating (and other) mental and behavioural disorders. Depending on patients unique needs, she adapts and integrates depth psychotherapy with other evidence-based interventions including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Family-Based Therapy (FBT) in treatment.
She also treats marital discord and familial conflict through individual, couples and family therapy.
Dr. Tüscher has dedicated her extensive clinical training and professional expertise to treating individuals impacted by the 2 most stigmatised of diagnostics – eating disorders (all forms) and trauma (sexual, childhood and other forms).
For the past 23 years, her reputation for her successful work with adolescents and young adults afflicted with social and general anxiety disorders, eating disorders (all forms); and those impacted by trauma, remains unparalleled.
She developed “Smashing Masks” ED Circle Professional Programme Series™ , a platform aimed at building foundation of care through patient-carer-professional partnerships, to break the stigma of eating disorders, while creating a voice for sufferers.
As a respected clinician, she provides professional training and supervision to other mental health, medical and educational professionals in the diagnosis, treatment and management of eating disorders.
In addition, Dr. Tüscher provides full consultancy services for luxury hospitality globally.
She served as Wellness Consultant for the Shangri-La Hotel Management Group, and Advisor for the Peninsula Hotel Group and the Peninsula Spas by ESPA. She designed the ‘Naturally Peninsula’ corporate wellness brand, which encompassed a variety programmes for all properties within the group.
As contributing editor for a host of publications, she has been quoted in over 50 international publications with her work being featured on media platforms including, but not limited to: Channel News Asia, the International Herald Tribune, Harper’s Bazaar, Newsweek, Travel & Leisure, South China Morning Post and Vogue.
Celebrity clientele includes leading hotels of the world, award winning spas, and the entertainment industry.
EXPERTISE
ED Evidence Based Treatment: ACT, DBT & CBT; Psychodynamic Therapy; Family-Based Therapy.
Mental & Behavioural Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders • Depressive Disorders • Bipolar & Related Disorders
•Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders • PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Stress &/or Trauma Related Disorders
Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, AFRID & OSFED
Orthorexia & Bigorexia
Disordered Eating
Exercise Compulsion & Emotional Eating
Food Addictions, Fears & Phobias
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Substance-Related & Addiction Disorders
Weight Management
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- AED: Academy for Eating Disorders: Emissary for Southeast Asia
- IAEDP: International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
- NEDA: National Eating Disorders Association
- BEDA: Binge Eating Disorders Association
- HEDA: Hong Kong Eating Disorders Association
- BACP: British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Commission of Dietetic Registration
- APA: American Psychological Association
- AND/SCAN: Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
- British Dietetic Association
- Psychotherapy Society of Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Dietetic Association
- Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels Limited; The Peninsula Hotels & the Peninsula Spas by ESPA: Advisor
- Body Banter: Advisor
- Talk: Advisor
- Naturally Peninsula ‘Flavours’ Cookbook: Advisor
- Naturally Peninsula ‘Spices’ Cookbook: Advisor
- Naturally Peninsula ‘Cooking with Teas’ Cookbook: Advisor
- Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited: Consultant
- Sandals Resorts International: Consultant
- The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel Spa: Nutrition and Mental Health Advisor
- The South China Morning Post City Health Section & Post Magazine: Mental Health Expert
- The Kely Support Group: Mental Health Advisor/Author of ‘Dying to be Thin’