Eating Disorders Counselling in Birmingham

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MindCalm Ltd
Psychotherapist, MRes, MBABCP
I commonly work with clients with symptoms of PTSD and/or Eating Disorders.
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. These therapies can work well together or individually. Both are practical treatments for addressing mental health issues but work differently to each other. CBT is a skills-based approach, offering specific strategies, whereas EMDR processes trauma to help resolve current symptoms and relieve distress.
I commonly work with clients with symptoms of PTSD and/or Eating Disorders.
I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. These therapies can work well together or individually. Both are practical treatments for addressing mental health issues but work differently to each other. CBT is a skills-based approach, offering specific strategies, whereas EMDR processes trauma to help resolve current symptoms and relieve distress.
0121 817 7969 View 0121 817 7969
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Senito1984ltd.
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Online Only
I understand that it can be exceptionally daunting figuring out what type of support you need, and therapy can often come with preconceptions. I hope my years of experience as a psychologist working in private inpatient settings helps to reassure you of my non-judgemental, compassionate and person-centred approach. I understand that one size does not fit all and I will work alongside you to figure out the therapeutic approaches most suited to your needs. I am trained in a number of therapeutic modalities including CBT; CFT; CAT; RO-DBT and MANTRA.
I understand that it can be exceptionally daunting figuring out what type of support you need, and therapy can often come with preconceptions. I hope my years of experience as a psychologist working in private inpatient settings helps to reassure you of my non-judgemental, compassionate and person-centred approach. I understand that one size does not fit all and I will work alongside you to figure out the therapeutic approaches most suited to your needs. I am trained in a number of therapeutic modalities including CBT; CFT; CAT; RO-DBT and MANTRA.
0121 817 7989 View 0121 817 7989
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Laura Gwilt
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
I have worked with children, young people and adults who have experienced trauma and abuse, whilst being trained in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
Seeing people walk away feeling more confident and making their own choices and decisions, without question, is the best feeling any therapist could experience. Throughout my career I have advanced training within CAMHS and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, enabling me to provide personalised and successful treatment of a range of mental health difficulties.
I have worked with children, young people and adults who have experienced trauma and abuse, whilst being trained in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
Seeing people walk away feeling more confident and making their own choices and decisions, without question, is the best feeling any therapist could experience. Throughout my career I have advanced training within CAMHS and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, enabling me to provide personalised and successful treatment of a range of mental health difficulties.
01564 335976 View 01564 335976
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Dr Sukbinder Bilkhu
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Even though you have what might seem like "a good life," you may still feel a deep sense of emptiness and struggle with overwhelming anxiety and difficult emotions. At times, it might be hard to even identify what you're feeling. These challenges could stem from a difficult childhood, particularly in your relationships with your parents or siblings, affecting how you connect with others today. We refer to these experiences as attachment trauma or childhood emotional neglect. However, these patterns don’t have to define your future; healing and change are possible.
Even though you have what might seem like "a good life," you may still feel a deep sense of emptiness and struggle with overwhelming anxiety and difficult emotions. At times, it might be hard to even identify what you're feeling. These challenges could stem from a difficult childhood, particularly in your relationships with your parents or siblings, affecting how you connect with others today. We refer to these experiences as attachment trauma or childhood emotional neglect. However, these patterns don’t have to define your future; healing and change are possible.
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Dunja Mladenovic
Psychotherapist, MA
Online Only
I work both individually and in groups, specializing in eating disorders ( anorexia, bulimia, and binge- eating disorder).
My work focuses on going beneath the symptom level, resolving inner blockages, and reconnecting you with your body and its natural signals. As this connection grows, food loses its central role, creating space for feeling, wanting, connecting, and living more fully. I place strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and tailor my approach to each person
I work both individually and in groups, specializing in eating disorders ( anorexia, bulimia, and binge- eating disorder).
My work focuses on going beneath the symptom level, resolving inner blockages, and reconnecting you with your body and its natural signals. As this connection grows, food loses its central role, creating space for feeling, wanting, connecting, and living more fully. I place strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and tailor my approach to each person
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The Binge Eating Therapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I now use my professional and lived experience to help others find their way out of the prison of binge eating.
Finding a therapist that knows how to help can be challenging. I always suggest clients have a look at my YouTube channel first (The Binge Eating Therapist) and/or check out my podcast Life After Diets. This way you will be able to get a sense of me and how I work with emotional, compulsive and binge eating.
I now use my professional and lived experience to help others find their way out of the prison of binge eating.
Finding a therapist that knows how to help can be challenging. I always suggest clients have a look at my YouTube channel first (The Binge Eating Therapist) and/or check out my podcast Life After Diets. This way you will be able to get a sense of me and how I work with emotional, compulsive and binge eating.
020 3637 8042 View 020 3637 8042
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Promis Clinics
Verified Verified
Serves Area
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
We offer intensive residential treatment with 24-hour nursing and medical care alongside psychological, psychotherapeutic and psychiatric services all within a caring and stylish homely environment.
020 3958 4322 View 020 3958 4322
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Keyong Ma
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
With a diverse background in community psychological services, NHS secondary care affective disorder services, specialist eating disorder services, and NeuroDevelopmental Disorder services, I possess a wealth of experience in addressing a wide range of issues, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, emotion dysregulation, borderline disorder, bipolar disorders and trauma.
As a professional with extensive knowledge and a creative approach, I have developed a method for helping clients effectively communicate and understand complex mental health issues by using meaningful narratives to each individual. Through this approach, I have successfully assisted numerous individuals in navigating their personal journeys.
With a diverse background in community psychological services, NHS secondary care affective disorder services, specialist eating disorder services, and NeuroDevelopmental Disorder services, I possess a wealth of experience in addressing a wide range of issues, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, emotion dysregulation, borderline disorder, bipolar disorders and trauma.
As a professional with extensive knowledge and a creative approach, I have developed a method for helping clients effectively communicate and understand complex mental health issues by using meaningful narratives to each individual. Through this approach, I have successfully assisted numerous individuals in navigating their personal journeys.
020 4538 4999 View 020 4538 4999
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Hannah Ilori
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I am a licensed Psychotherapist (MSc) who works with adults (18+) and specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, coping with grief and loss, and eating disorders.
As a person-centered therapist, I believe that the relationship facilitates healing. Here, you are offered a space where you are heard in a way that is non-judgmental, genuine, and compassionate. You're allowed to have a voice, an opinion, and be human -something that isn't often graced to us in our daily lives.
I am a licensed Psychotherapist (MSc) who works with adults (18+) and specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, coping with grief and loss, and eating disorders.
As a person-centered therapist, I believe that the relationship facilitates healing. Here, you are offered a space where you are heard in a way that is non-judgmental, genuine, and compassionate. You're allowed to have a voice, an opinion, and be human -something that isn't often graced to us in our daily lives.
01782 493247 View 01782 493247
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Dr Donna Bella Gurney
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), and trauma, often feeling stuck in anxiety, avoidance, or cycles that haven’t shifted despite previous therapy.
I offer specialist, evidence-based therapy for eating disorders, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), and trauma. I help clients stuck in anxiety and avoidance to understand and break unhelpful patterns. Using CBT, ACT, ERP, and EMDR, I tailor therapy to your needs—supporting lasting change so you can feel more in control and live more freely.
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), and trauma, often feeling stuck in anxiety, avoidance, or cycles that haven’t shifted despite previous therapy.
I offer specialist, evidence-based therapy for eating disorders, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), and trauma. I help clients stuck in anxiety and avoidance to understand and break unhelpful patterns. Using CBT, ACT, ERP, and EMDR, I tailor therapy to your needs—supporting lasting change so you can feel more in control and live more freely.
01628 969426 View 01628 969426
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Kasmira Spence
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have particular experience supporting anxiety, eating disorders and body image difficulties, including previous work as a counselling service lead in an eating disorder service.
You may find yourself repeating patterns that feel difficult to understand or change, struggling with anxiety, food, body image, relationships, self-esteem, grief, or a persistent sense of shame or self-criticism. Often these experiences are shaped by earlier relationships and ways of coping that once helped but may now feel limiting. My work is grounded in a relational, psychodynamic approach where we explore how past experiences may continue to shape how you feel about yourself and others today. By bringing greater awareness to these patterns, therapy can create space for understanding, self-compassion and change.
I have particular experience supporting anxiety, eating disorders and body image difficulties, including previous work as a counselling service lead in an eating disorder service.
You may find yourself repeating patterns that feel difficult to understand or change, struggling with anxiety, food, body image, relationships, self-esteem, grief, or a persistent sense of shame or self-criticism. Often these experiences are shaped by earlier relationships and ways of coping that once helped but may now feel limiting. My work is grounded in a relational, psychodynamic approach where we explore how past experiences may continue to shape how you feel about yourself and others today. By bringing greater awareness to these patterns, therapy can create space for understanding, self-compassion and change.
01332 529229 View 01332 529229
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Vicky Bellman
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I have particular experience working with disordered eating, trauma and identity affirmation, and I centre consent based, respectful, relational practice and cultural safety.
I have significant experience in working with clients in bigger bodies who have experienced a disordered relationship with food and body. You don't need a diagnosis for us to honour your experience, and I have worked with hundreds of clients to give their body story the respect and care they deserve.
I have particular experience working with disordered eating, trauma and identity affirmation, and I centre consent based, respectful, relational practice and cultural safety.
I have significant experience in working with clients in bigger bodies who have experienced a disordered relationship with food and body. You don't need a diagnosis for us to honour your experience, and I have worked with hundreds of clients to give their body story the respect and care they deserve.
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Celia Clark
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
You’re the one holding it all together for everyone else. But when it’s quiet, food becomes your secret comfort and your source of shame. You’re ready for something to change. On the outside, you look like you’re managing it all. But inside, food takes up far too much space: the overthinking, the overwhelming urges and the all too familiar regret. You’ve read the books, followed the plans, even white knuckled your way through 'just one more try', yet the cycle keeps pulling you back. It’s exhausting. Part of you longs for peace: to feel at home in your body, to eat without overthinking, and to stop this tug of war once and for all.
You’re the one holding it all together for everyone else. But when it’s quiet, food becomes your secret comfort and your source of shame. You’re ready for something to change. On the outside, you look like you’re managing it all. But inside, food takes up far too much space: the overthinking, the overwhelming urges and the all too familiar regret. You’ve read the books, followed the plans, even white knuckled your way through 'just one more try', yet the cycle keeps pulling you back. It’s exhausting. Part of you longs for peace: to feel at home in your body, to eat without overthinking, and to stop this tug of war once and for all.
01856 301069 View 01856 301069
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Sonia Parveen
Counsellor, MBACP
I am a Registered Counsellor of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapists working with clients of all ages across UK. I have a detailed understanding of the BACP Professional Conduct and the Ethical Framework. The time I spend in therapy is totally dedicated to you, facilitating the process of self-identity. As a Counsellor, I will listen and support your story, helping you to understand yourself better. I am a firm believer in individuality and uniqueness. “You are your own individual of expression”.
I am a Registered Counsellor of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapists working with clients of all ages across UK. I have a detailed understanding of the BACP Professional Conduct and the Ethical Framework. The time I spend in therapy is totally dedicated to you, facilitating the process of self-identity. As a Counsellor, I will listen and support your story, helping you to understand yourself better. I am a firm believer in individuality and uniqueness. “You are your own individual of expression”.
0121 726 1274 View 0121 726 1274
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Monroope Phull
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
With over 15 years experience working and studying in mental health, I am passionate about supporting individuals through their unique challenges in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. I believe that every person has the potential for growth and healing, and I am here to walk alongside you on that journey. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, recognizing that each individual’s story is unique. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenges related to long-term health conditions, I am committed to helping you feel heard, valued, and supported.
With over 15 years experience working and studying in mental health, I am passionate about supporting individuals through their unique challenges in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. I believe that every person has the potential for growth and healing, and I am here to walk alongside you on that journey. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, recognizing that each individual’s story is unique. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenges related to long-term health conditions, I am committed to helping you feel heard, valued, and supported.
0121 661 3706 View 0121 661 3706
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Charlotte Hubble
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed, counselling can bring about positive change by working together to understand patterns that are keeping you stuck, and developing strategies to cope with challenges. I work with issues including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, issues at college and work, stress and burnout, grief, anger, and neurodiversity. I am passionate about inclusion and I am neurodivergence and LGBTQIA+ affirming in my practice. I offer weekly, fortnightly and term-time only appointments.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed, counselling can bring about positive change by working together to understand patterns that are keeping you stuck, and developing strategies to cope with challenges. I work with issues including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, issues at college and work, stress and burnout, grief, anger, and neurodiversity. I am passionate about inclusion and I am neurodivergence and LGBTQIA+ affirming in my practice. I offer weekly, fortnightly and term-time only appointments.
0121 827 0211 View 0121 827 0211
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Andrew Peter Murray
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
You have made it this far because you have realised that this issue is now causing you emotional or psychological pain.  You owe it to yourself to take the next step and go and reach out for help whether it be with myself or another therapist.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, caught in cycles of anxiety or depression, or struggling to navigate the complexities of your relationships—you’re not alone. And you don’t have to face it all without support. With years of clinical experience, I offer a safe, skilled, and compassionate space to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and begin the process of healing
You have made it this far because you have realised that this issue is now causing you emotional or psychological pain.  You owe it to yourself to take the next step and go and reach out for help whether it be with myself or another therapist.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, caught in cycles of anxiety or depression, or struggling to navigate the complexities of your relationships—you’re not alone. And you don’t have to face it all without support. With years of clinical experience, I offer a safe, skilled, and compassionate space to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and begin the process of healing
0121 726 4750 View 0121 726 4750
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Christopher Crehan
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Finding the right therapist is the first step toward healing. The right support can help you feel safe, understood, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. I’m a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, offering a professional, compassionate space for mental well-being. With years of experience and training in various modalities, I help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, motivation, weight management, confidence, and deep healing. Every session is tailored to you, guiding you toward lasting change. Ready to start? Let’s connect.
Finding the right therapist is the first step toward healing. The right support can help you feel safe, understood, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. I’m a fully qualified and accredited psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, offering a professional, compassionate space for mental well-being. With years of experience and training in various modalities, I help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, motivation, weight management, confidence, and deep healing. Every session is tailored to you, guiding you toward lasting change. Ready to start? Let’s connect.
0121 827 5246 View 0121 827 5246
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Tasneem Mahmood
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
I work with individuals who appear high functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck internally. Many struggle with overthinking, relationship patterns, or the lasting impact of childhood or generational trauma. You may be used to managing everything and supporting others, yet still feel unsettled within yourself. My approach helps you understand these patterns, process past experiences, and feel more secure, balanced, and in control, creating meaningful and lasting change.
I work with individuals who appear high functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck internally. Many struggle with overthinking, relationship patterns, or the lasting impact of childhood or generational trauma. You may be used to managing everything and supporting others, yet still feel unsettled within yourself. My approach helps you understand these patterns, process past experiences, and feel more secure, balanced, and in control, creating meaningful and lasting change.
023 8235 2112 View 023 8235 2112
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Are you constantly adrift in a sea of chaos ? with adhds internal chatter and inability to focus on one thing and you just cant turn the restless motor off to the whirlwind of thoughts and ideas, adhd therapy offers a lifeline, offering personalised tools and therapy and education to anchor your life, helping navigate your scattered thoughts and build a foundation for lasting stability and peace.Cognitive behavioural therapy offers a powerful path for individuals with ADHD to effectively manage symptoms and improve your quality of life and will help you reach the goals and aspirations you are going to achieve with adhd support.
Are you constantly adrift in a sea of chaos ? with adhds internal chatter and inability to focus on one thing and you just cant turn the restless motor off to the whirlwind of thoughts and ideas, adhd therapy offers a lifeline, offering personalised tools and therapy and education to anchor your life, helping navigate your scattered thoughts and build a foundation for lasting stability and peace.Cognitive behavioural therapy offers a powerful path for individuals with ADHD to effectively manage symptoms and improve your quality of life and will help you reach the goals and aspirations you are going to achieve with adhd support.
023 8272 1748 View 023 8272 1748

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Eating Disorders Counsellors
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviours, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behaviour affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.

What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counselling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioural disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.

What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behaviour, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.

What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognise they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.

How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behaviour has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.