Eating Disorders Counselling in Bristol

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Maria Brooks
Psychotherapist, MNCS Prof Accred
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This experience includes working with bereavement and loss, trauma, sexual abuse, addictions, dual diagnosis, eating disorders , self-harming behaviour, relationship problems, depression and anxiety.
If you are looking for therapy in Bristol then I can help. Life can be complicated and sometimes we need support to make changes and improve the quality of our lives. Entering into counselling or psychotherapy can be one of the hardest but bravest decisions you can make for yourself. I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, Trauma, Eating Disorder and Addiction Specialist. As well as ‘talking therapy’ and 'somatic (body) work' I incorporate eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy into my practice. To treat a range of psychological issues including complex trauma and attachment issues.
0117 456 2425
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Bristol BS8
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Deborah Louise Creed
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
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Deborah Creed is a UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and AFT (Association of Family Therapy) accredited systemic psychotherapist with over ten years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.

She has a wealth of experience working with problems such as anxiety, behaviour, eating disorders , sleep, social anxiety, bullying, or school-related problems. Deborah has worked with many clients affected by separation, divorce, trauma, or couples wanting to reconnect. Deborah offers a bespoke service to meet the needs of the client. This is a private practice. It is a highly successful and discreet place to talk
07576 088328
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Bristol BS6
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Richard Palmer Eating Disorder Specialist
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
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Our team are all qualified therapists and have undertaken substantial specialist training in eating disorders .
I'm the founder and clinical lead of The Eating Disorder Recovery Clinic. The Clinic is a team of the very best eating disorder specialists from the South West working together to help our clients recover from anorexia , bulimia and binge eating disorder. Our team can work with individuals from the age of 13, as well as their loved one. We believe that eating disorders are primarily coping mechanisms, and so the underlying stuff needs to be resolved if recovery is to take place.
01278 619149
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Bristol BS1
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Pascale Palazzo
Counsellor, MBACP
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I run an online practice, working with people over 18 whose relationship with food gets in the way of living a fulfilled life. I specialise in eating disorders ; specifically - bulimia , binge eating disorder and atypical anorexia . I’m warm and validating and offer a safe and confidential one-to-one space in which we work together to help you along your path towards psychological and physical wellbeing. My aim is to support you in overcoming stressful eating disorder symptoms that negatively impact your health and wellbeing and stop you from living the life you deserve.
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Bristol BS1
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The Family Psychology Practice
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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I can support you and your loved ones to overcome a wide range of difficulties, with particular expertise in working with: anxiety of all kinds, eating disorders , depression and low mood, physical health conditions.
I have over 20 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 people, siblings and parents to overcome a wide range of psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
01803 308929
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Bristol BS1
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JDJCounselling For You!
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Eating disorders .
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
029 2167 3089
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Bristol BS1
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Simone Harding
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
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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 gets into our bodies and impacts 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.
07723 497599
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Bristol BS8
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Martin Conway Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
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Counselling in Bristol and Bath (currently online) for people experiencing a range of issues. I completed my BCPC training with merit, have worked in placements at an addiction clinic and the Wellbeing Service at UWE and I have 300+ hours of experience. My experience includes (but is not limited to) stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, eating disorders , relationship difficulties, long-term illness and self-esteem.
01275 408902
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Bristol BS3
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The Rose May Practice - Sarah Davies
Psychotherapist, MNCS Accred
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As a therapist I have clinical experience working with adolescents and adults with a range of issues including Trauma, attachment injuries, anxiety, depression, looked after children, county lines, FGM, CSE, CCE, Child on Child abuse, eating disorders , gaming addictions, substance misuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence.
I am a clinical psychotherapist specialising in EMDR Trauma therapy. I am an accredited member of the NCS, NCYPT & EMDRIA register. I currently work internationally online operating from a range of modalities including IFS (informed) in an integrative approach.
0117 463 3666
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Bristol BS5
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Jill Edwards
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
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I am an on-line counsellor. I see people who tell me that it works well for them. You are welcome to bring a wide variety of life stories and events into our time together . I hear and work with adults who have difficult childhood experiences, complex issues, traumas, and behaviours which cause them distress. I have worked with addictions, eating disorders and OCD. I work with couples and relationships. It is a supportive space which helps to clarify the problems and reduces the anxiety and depression. . I work via a Cliniko video system for medical and counselling services, Whatsapp video, Skype, telephone and via text or e-mails
0117 456 2508 x0044
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Bristol BS5
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Amanda Yaxley
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have experience with depression, anxiety, family relationships, addictions, eating disorders , loss and grief, OCD, bullying, abuse and low self-esteem to name but a few.
I offer a respectful, warm and empathetic ear, together with a safe, neutral space to help you to talk, and work through any issues you may have. I am not here to tell you what to do nor give advice; I am here to help you explore and discover your feelings I offer a free 10-15 minute consultation on the phone as a way to introduce myself and give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about me and the counselling process. Sessions will differ depending on the mode of therapy we decide to use. We may work more in the here and now or, we may look at where issues have stemmed from in the past: I will be led by you.
07894 955242
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Bristol BS7
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Dr Lorna Stewart
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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I am an experienced dual-trained Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Management Consultant, spending 29 years working in the NHS and private settings, working organisationally with executive and senior teams, and clinically with children, young people, adults and colleagues in the NHS. I have worked with people with trauma, acquired brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, and mental health difficulties (such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders , phobias, PTSD). I have also worked in independent practice for the past 17 years offering psychological assessment, psychological therapy and medico legal assessments for Court.
01749 608294
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Bristol BS1
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Bernadette Jones
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
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I support individuals and couples experiencing problems including; communication issues, anxiety & depression, sadness, OCD, eating disorders , low self esteem, anger, loss & grief and PTSD. Your session is a full hour, and I will help you explore your troubles, identify your goals, and develop effective coping strategies that free you from problems that may have troubled you for years. You may come to counselling as you have recently experienced a new problem, situation or experience, or because old issues continue to negatively impact current relationships, quality of life, goals & ambitions.
01308 800831
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Bristol BS1
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Duncan Moss
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I work with a wide range of anxiety and mood difficulties helping to bring about understanding and positive change. This includes depression, low esteem, panic, phobias (spiders, animals, storms, heights, emetophobia etc), social anxiety, OCD, BDD, eating disorders , health anxiety, GAD (worry), PTSD/trauma, driving anxiety, insomnia and anger/temper. I offer appointments 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
07815 563832
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Bristol BS1
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Alison Fraser
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
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I have 30 years experience giving counselling, I’ve been a specialist NHS eating disorders therapist, addictions therapist, CAMHS therapist, Adult mental health clinician and counselling manager. I’m neurodivergant informed and developing a government counselling service for Special schools. There are many reasons why people come to counselling, we all struggle at times and may experience anxiety, low mood, loss or find life harder to cope with. It’s scary to ask for support, I understand this, I grew up in a family with complex needs and this experience is the compassionate basis for my work, bringing a deep understanding.
07720 219448
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Bristol BS8
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Judith Holland
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
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I have worked in various areas and have special interest in bereavement, eating disorders , relationship issues, mental health in adults and young people.
I have worked as a Therapist, Supervisor, Trainer for twenty two years and I am as passionate now as i was 22 yrs ago. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy. To provide a space where you feel safe, respected and never judged. I am an trained in various therapies including cbt therapy. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball and getting up everyday and doing everyday things is a struggle sometimes we need someone to walk through the dark times with us and to remind us we are not alone and things can and will get better.
01695 664393
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Bristol BS1
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Aurelia Sleigh
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
We are currently living in a really unprecedented, uncertain and confusing time. Anxiety can rise, health anxiety feels very real, we can feel confused and lonely wondering how can we reach out and feel less alone, along with feeling listened to and supported. At the moment, every day there are new messages from the media, social media, and even the Government, which can feel overwhelming. Being able to sit with the unknown, the uncertainty of what will and is happening can feel really challenging.
07861 119959
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Bristol BS49
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Jemma Langdown
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my profile. There are various circumstances which might bring an individual to counselling. Some people may be aware of the cause of their distress e.g. bereavement or difficulties such as addiction that they would like to address. However others may have a feeling of unease but can't seem to put a finger on what might be wrong in their life. Whatever the reason you have chosen to seek help, I will provide you with a safe and confidential space where you will have the opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings and we will work together to make sense of your experiences.
0117 325 3417
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Bristol BS34
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Core recovery anxiety, low self-esteem, overeating
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
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Do you feel burnt out, wonder whether you're loved, or feel frustrated with yourself for not being able to stop eating? I help you to regain confidence, feel cherished, recover from comfort eating. With body psychotherapy, or one of my structured programmes, we will explore what you need to feel better. I will help you take back the control.
0117 456 2134
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Bristol BS4
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Sarah Smith
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
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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.
01275 408843
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Bristol BS1
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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.