Eating Disorders Counselling in Bristol
Her clinical expertise extends to treating eating disorders and complex trauma presentations.
Trauma is often rooted in relationships, which means we benefit to experience trusting interactions to repair the original wound or to repair the destruction that may be caused by the addiction itself. My intent is to offer understanding, insight and a relationship in which you feel safe enough to begin exploring some of these things.
Her clinical expertise extends to treating eating disorders and complex trauma presentations.
Trauma is often rooted in relationships, which means we benefit to experience trusting interactions to repair the original wound or to repair the destruction that may be caused by the addiction itself. My intent is to offer understanding, insight and a relationship in which you feel safe enough to begin exploring some of these things.
Perhaps you are struggling to communicate your needs within a particular relationship in your life; or feel “stuck” in repetitive communication patterns with others. Perhaps you have been struggling with your own mental health, and are noticing how this is impacted by, and impacts upon your position in certain close relationships. As an individual, couple, or family, I can explore with you different ways of understanding and communicating about those things which may be troubling you. I believe that therapy can help us to tap into our own resources and solutions to problems which maybe feel more difficult to discover alone.
Perhaps you are struggling to communicate your needs within a particular relationship in your life; or feel “stuck” in repetitive communication patterns with others. Perhaps you have been struggling with your own mental health, and are noticing how this is impacted by, and impacts upon your position in certain close relationships. As an individual, couple, or family, I can explore with you different ways of understanding and communicating about those things which may be troubling you. I believe that therapy can help us to tap into our own resources and solutions to problems which maybe feel more difficult to discover alone.
A large part of my work focuses on eating disorders, anxiety and trauma, though I also work with a wide range of presenting issues.
Hi, I’m Maizy. I’m a fully qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, working in private practice. I work with an integrative approach, person-centred at my core, and include humanistic, psychodynamic, and aspects of gestalt and CBT approaches. I offer open-ended one-to-one 50 minute sessions for both short and long-term work together.
A large part of my work focuses on eating disorders, anxiety and trauma, though I also work with a wide range of presenting issues.
Hi, I’m Maizy. I’m a fully qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, working in private practice. I work with an integrative approach, person-centred at my core, and include humanistic, psychodynamic, and aspects of gestalt and CBT approaches. I offer open-ended one-to-one 50 minute sessions for both short and long-term work together.
Rose Sadowski
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS1
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience working with eating disorders, trauma, mental illness & life challenges.
At some point in life we all need some extra support. A caring and non-judgemental space to feel seen and heard in our experience. Someone to walk alongside us on our journey who is separate from our everyday lives, offering professional guidance & reflection. As a therapist, I aim to offer this in a way that feels congruent and helpful for you. I offer a space for you to process and understand your experience safely. When the world around us can often feel confusing and turbulent, the combination of Psychotherapy and creativity can offer containment, insight and the potential for positive change.
I have extensive experience working with eating disorders, trauma, mental illness & life challenges.
At some point in life we all need some extra support. A caring and non-judgemental space to feel seen and heard in our experience. Someone to walk alongside us on our journey who is separate from our everyday lives, offering professional guidance & reflection. As a therapist, I aim to offer this in a way that feels congruent and helpful for you. I offer a space for you to process and understand your experience safely. When the world around us can often feel confusing and turbulent, the combination of Psychotherapy and creativity can offer containment, insight and the potential for positive change.
I've worked particularly with anxiety, depression, relationships, bereavement, trauma, suicide, and disordered eating.
Experiences in life can sometimes prevent us from living our life as fully as we would like to or in the way we wish. Anxiety, depression and other issues can leave us feeling confused and stuck, unable to move forward and take charge of our lives. I offer one-one counselling in a private, confidential and safe space. This can help you explore and understand your experiences, your feelings and your thoughts. It can help you consider and deal with the dilemmas and decisions you face and it can help you understand your patterns, to see new perspectives for your future and to regain the confidence to make the changes you want to.
I've worked particularly with anxiety, depression, relationships, bereavement, trauma, suicide, and disordered eating.
Experiences in life can sometimes prevent us from living our life as fully as we would like to or in the way we wish. Anxiety, depression and other issues can leave us feeling confused and stuck, unable to move forward and take charge of our lives. I offer one-one counselling in a private, confidential and safe space. This can help you explore and understand your experiences, your feelings and your thoughts. It can help you consider and deal with the dilemmas and decisions you face and it can help you understand your patterns, to see new perspectives for your future and to regain the confidence to make the changes you want to.
She has a wealth of experience working with problems such as anxiety,Autism and behaviour, eating disorders, sleep, social anxiety, bullying, or school-related problems.
Deborah gained many years experience working in the NHS, both in the community and inpatient wards treating children and adolescents and their families . She then specialised in treating eating disorders in NHS .She also has a specialist interest in working with couples and individuals who want to gain greater sense of well being.
She has a wealth of experience working with problems such as anxiety,Autism and behaviour, eating disorders, sleep, social anxiety, bullying, or school-related problems.
Deborah gained many years experience working in the NHS, both in the community and inpatient wards treating children and adolescents and their families . She then specialised in treating eating disorders in NHS .She also has a specialist interest in working with couples and individuals who want to gain greater sense of well being.
Relationships, work and life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable when we feel like we do not know where to turn. Anxiety can build, making even small challenges feel out of control, causing stress and depressive episodes. I offer a calm and peaceful space where you can offload, feel listened to and supported, whilst growing in self-awareness and confidence which can feel empowering.
I work with both adults and young people.
Relationships, work and life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable when we feel like we do not know where to turn. Anxiety can build, making even small challenges feel out of control, causing stress and depressive episodes. I offer a calm and peaceful space where you can offload, feel listened to and supported, whilst growing in self-awareness and confidence which can feel empowering.
I work with both adults and young people.
I am able to support people experiencing a range of psychological difficulties, specialising particularly in eating disorders/difficulties, anxiety problems, OCD, and managing distress or perfectionism/high self-criticism.
My extensive expertise and training allow me to work with a range of complex difficulties by integrating multiple therapeutic models. I draw primarily on Cognitive Behavioural (CBT/CBT-E) and systemic approaches. I am able to work individually or with couples and families. I can support you to understand your difficulties and what might be maintaining them.
I am able to support people experiencing a range of psychological difficulties, specialising particularly in eating disorders/difficulties, anxiety problems, OCD, and managing distress or perfectionism/high self-criticism.
My extensive expertise and training allow me to work with a range of complex difficulties by integrating multiple therapeutic models. I draw primarily on Cognitive Behavioural (CBT/CBT-E) and systemic approaches. I am able to work individually or with couples and families. I can support you to understand your difficulties and what might be maintaining them.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, Trauma, Eating Disorder and Addiction Specialist.
I have extensive clinical training and experience treating a diverse range of issue. This experience includes working with bereavement and loss, trauma, sexual abuse, addictions, dual diagnosis, eating disorders, self-harming behaviour, relationship problems, depression and anxiety.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, Trauma, Eating Disorder and Addiction Specialist.
I have extensive clinical training and experience treating a diverse range of issue. This experience includes working with bereavement and loss, trauma, sexual abuse, addictions, dual diagnosis, eating disorders, self-harming behaviour, relationship problems, depression and anxiety.
I have an extensive background working with both eating disorders and gender identity and I am a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.
A very warm welcome to you. I work with a person centred approach, ensuring our sessions feel right for you as a unique individual. My style of counselling is non-directive, relaxed and inclusive, which means our work together is designed around what you want and need. The work is supportive and respectful as we go at your pace and my aim is to get alongside you on your path, helping you explore your world to find understanding, clarity or solution. Sessions are centered around you and how you experience yourself and the world around you. You are free to come as you are and be accepted, as you are.
I have an extensive background working with both eating disorders and gender identity and I am a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.
A very warm welcome to you. I work with a person centred approach, ensuring our sessions feel right for you as a unique individual. My style of counselling is non-directive, relaxed and inclusive, which means our work together is designed around what you want and need. The work is supportive and respectful as we go at your pace and my aim is to get alongside you on your path, helping you explore your world to find understanding, clarity or solution. Sessions are centered around you and how you experience yourself and the world around you. You are free to come as you are and be accepted, as you are.
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives."
I guide people through the complex emotional and physical effects of traumatic experiences and stress.
I integrate my professional training and personal insights into a therapeutic approach which is led by an intention to:
- understand the unique and complex experiences of your life
- support you in your goals and with the challenges you face
- be alongside you in your journey
My approach is informed by the latest developments and approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Schema Therapy & Transforming Touch.
Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives."
I guide people through the complex emotional and physical effects of traumatic experiences and stress.
I integrate my professional training and personal insights into a therapeutic approach which is led by an intention to:
- understand the unique and complex experiences of your life
- support you in your goals and with the challenges you face
- be alongside you in your journey
My approach is informed by the latest developments and approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, Schema Therapy & Transforming Touch.
I have many years expertise working with eating disorders.
I have worked for 15 years as a psychologist across many NHS services and been trained in a range of models. I have a 2 year diploma in Cognitive Analytic Therapy, which combines cognitive and analytic approaches. I aim to balance practical here and now support with deeper emotional and relational work. I offer specialist supervision in MANTRA therapy.
I have many years expertise working with eating disorders.
I have worked for 15 years as a psychologist across many NHS services and been trained in a range of models. I have a 2 year diploma in Cognitive Analytic Therapy, which combines cognitive and analytic approaches. I aim to balance practical here and now support with deeper emotional and relational work. I offer specialist supervision in MANTRA therapy.
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.
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.
Experienced across a variety of concerns including: Depression - Anxiety - Chronic illness - Relationship issues - Trauma - Stress - Pre/Postnatal issues - Parenting - Eating Disorders - Body image - Sexual assault - Identity - Sexuality - "People pleasing" - Life changes such as Redundancy/Retirement.
Neurodivergent needs are warmly welcome as are LGBTQIA+ GSRM clients - in essence valuing you exactly as you are and supporting you as you move towards your future the way you choose it.
I value my work with a broad range of clients alongside specialisms in eating disorders, perinatal mental health, recovery from abuse and improving self esteem.
Experienced across a variety of concerns including: Depression - Anxiety - Chronic illness - Relationship issues - Trauma - Stress - Pre/Postnatal issues - Parenting - Eating Disorders - Body image - Sexual assault - Identity - Sexuality - "People pleasing" - Life changes such as Redundancy/Retirement.
Neurodivergent needs are warmly welcome as are LGBTQIA+ GSRM clients - in essence valuing you exactly as you are and supporting you as you move towards your future the way you choose it.
I value my work with a broad range of clients alongside specialisms in eating disorders, perinatal mental health, recovery from abuse and improving self esteem.
I can support you and your loved ones to overcome a wide range of difficulties, with particular expertise in working with: anxiety, OCD, phobias, eating disorders (including Anorexia, ARFID Bulimia), depression and low mood, neurodiversity (Autism and ADHD), and physical health conditions.
I have over 23 years of experience working in the NHS, specialising in child and adolescent mental health. This has allowed me to gain extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, young adults, siblings and parents to overcome a wide range of psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties. I also have a very experienced Family Therapist working alongside me, who is able to work with family and relational difficulties, and three other Clinical Psychologists with a huge amount of experience working alongside me, so we are able to help with most difficulties.
I can support you and your loved ones to overcome a wide range of difficulties, with particular expertise in working with: anxiety, OCD, phobias, eating disorders (including Anorexia, ARFID Bulimia), depression and low mood, neurodiversity (Autism and ADHD), and physical health conditions.
I have over 23 years of experience working in the NHS, specialising in child and adolescent mental health. This has allowed me to gain extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, young adults, siblings and parents to overcome a wide range of psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties. I also have a very experienced Family Therapist working alongside me, who is able to work with family and relational difficulties, and three other Clinical Psychologists with a huge amount of experience working alongside me, so we are able to help with most difficulties.
My specialities are relational trauma, body, c-ptsd, eating, relationships and eating disorders.
Are you looking for the kind of therapy that explores relational trauma and how this is embodied, and affects our relationships with others, food, body and self? If you've found yourself querying your childhood, or wondering why you can't seem to feel ok, or why your relationships seem dissatisfying, or why you feel like you are not able to care for yourself or cope well, come on in. This is a queer friendly space and politically liberatory practice.
My specialities are relational trauma, body, c-ptsd, eating, relationships and eating disorders.
Are you looking for the kind of therapy that explores relational trauma and how this is embodied, and affects our relationships with others, food, body and self? If you've found yourself querying your childhood, or wondering why you can't seem to feel ok, or why your relationships seem dissatisfying, or why you feel like you are not able to care for yourself or cope well, come on in. This is a queer friendly space and politically liberatory practice.
I hold a PQ Diploma in Eating Disorders, as well as Trauma and Grief certifications.
Hello — I’m Charlotte Dinnis, an integrative counsellor based in Exeter offering face-to-face and online therapy. You may be feeling anxious, stressed, or stuck in repetitive cycles, or struggling with your relationship with yourself — especially your body or food. I provide a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you explore what’s happening and find a way forward at your own pace
I hold a PQ Diploma in Eating Disorders, as well as Trauma and Grief certifications.
Hello — I’m Charlotte Dinnis, an integrative counsellor based in Exeter offering face-to-face and online therapy. You may be feeling anxious, stressed, or stuck in repetitive cycles, or struggling with your relationship with yourself — especially your body or food. I provide a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you explore what’s happening and find a way forward at your own pace
Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. I prefer to practice in an integrative way, meaning that I use evidence-based therapies flexibly to support you. I draw on models including ACT, CBT, CFT, DBT and MBCT. Please ask if you would like any more information.
Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. I prefer to practice in an integrative way, meaning that I use evidence-based therapies flexibly to support you. I draw on models including ACT, CBT, CFT, DBT and MBCT. Please ask if you would like any more information.
Is your mental health suffering? Does life often feel frustrating, confusing, or even unbearable at times? Through empathy, authenticity and the safety of a non-judgemental space, we can explore whatever is coming up for you. It is within this safe space that the self can be explored and self awareness can grow. I have experience working with many different themes, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss/bereavement, self-harm, suicidal ideation, domestic/sexual abuse, identity, gender/sexuality, and hopelessness. I believe it is an honour and a privilege to be able to hold space for you through your circumstances.
Is your mental health suffering? Does life often feel frustrating, confusing, or even unbearable at times? Through empathy, authenticity and the safety of a non-judgemental space, we can explore whatever is coming up for you. It is within this safe space that the self can be explored and self awareness can grow. I have experience working with many different themes, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss/bereavement, self-harm, suicidal ideation, domestic/sexual abuse, identity, gender/sexuality, and hopelessness. I believe it is an honour and a privilege to be able to hold space for you through your circumstances.
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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.