Eating Disorders Counselling in Chippenham

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Gemma Mason
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I approach working with clients as meeting the individual within their current situation. I hold a non-judgemental position and offer unconditional acceptance. I work with a diverse population but I am unable to offer access to my practice room for wheelchairs
I approach working with clients as meeting the individual within their current situation. I hold a non-judgemental position and offer unconditional acceptance. I work with a diverse population but I am unable to offer access to my practice room for wheelchairs
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JP Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
My ideal client is someone who is ready to start the journey of self discovery in a safe and non judgmentaI space. I enjoy working with clients who are not really sure why they feel the way they do, but know that something is not quite right and feel the need to investigate this further. I have a particular interest and expertise in working with clients who have anxiety, depression, lack of self confidence and body image issues along with relationship difficulties. I work with clients to identify their needs and goals to create a unique personal treatment plan in order for them to reach their goals within a sensible time frame.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to start the journey of self discovery in a safe and non judgmentaI space. I enjoy working with clients who are not really sure why they feel the way they do, but know that something is not quite right and feel the need to investigate this further. I have a particular interest and expertise in working with clients who have anxiety, depression, lack of self confidence and body image issues along with relationship difficulties. I work with clients to identify their needs and goals to create a unique personal treatment plan in order for them to reach their goals within a sensible time frame.
07723 486462 View 07723 486462
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Catherine Eekelaar
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I support clients with a range of struggles including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.
I work with teenagers and adults on a range of struggles, including anxiety disorders, depression, low self-esteem, stress, and life transitions. I have a specialist interest in eating problems, ranging from distress around eating to diagnosed eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, ARFID and binge eating disorder.
I support clients with a range of struggles including eating disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.
I work with teenagers and adults on a range of struggles, including anxiety disorders, depression, low self-esteem, stress, and life transitions. I have a specialist interest in eating problems, ranging from distress around eating to diagnosed eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, ARFID and binge eating disorder.
01666 330993 View 01666 330993
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Hayley Davies
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I am a fully qualified am warm and compassionate psychotherapeutic counsellor. The counselling process as a creation between the two of us, building a relationship and working together. I will tailor the work around you, depending on what issues. I believe people can change and grow and be empowered to make decisions for yourself through exploration and time.
I am a fully qualified am warm and compassionate psychotherapeutic counsellor. The counselling process as a creation between the two of us, building a relationship and working together. I will tailor the work around you, depending on what issues. I believe people can change and grow and be empowered to make decisions for yourself through exploration and time.
01249 903347 View 01249 903347
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Balbina Garza Delgado
Psychotherapist, MSc, ACP
Serves Area
I am an accredited specialist child and adolescent psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with teenagers and young people. I have extensive experience working with complex cases, having worked in CAMHS, private practice, and fostering services. I help young people who are struggling with anxiety and depression, attachment and social difficulties, amongst other presentations. I also support young people with neurodiversity and gender dysphoria. I trained at UCL/Anna Freud Centre and I am a member of the Association of Child Psychotherapists and the British Psychotherapy Foundation.
I am an accredited specialist child and adolescent psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with teenagers and young people. I have extensive experience working with complex cases, having worked in CAMHS, private practice, and fostering services. I help young people who are struggling with anxiety and depression, attachment and social difficulties, amongst other presentations. I also support young people with neurodiversity and gender dysphoria. I trained at UCL/Anna Freud Centre and I am a member of the Association of Child Psychotherapists and the British Psychotherapy Foundation.
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Ffion Bennett
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist and have over a decades experience working in secondary care NHS services specialising in Adults of working age, Children and Adolescence. I am trained at delivering CBT and EMDR for clients with a range of difficulties from Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis. This includes training in EMDR for dissociation and Compassion focused CBT. I have extensive experience of working with Children and Adults who have experienced trauma, and always work very hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for clients.
I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist and have over a decades experience working in secondary care NHS services specialising in Adults of working age, Children and Adolescence. I am trained at delivering CBT and EMDR for clients with a range of difficulties from Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis. This includes training in EMDR for dissociation and Compassion focused CBT. I have extensive experience of working with Children and Adults who have experienced trauma, and always work very hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for clients.
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Natasha Woodfine
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You might be struggling to understand your own feelings with what is going on for you at this moment. You may be experiencing distress, anxiety, emotion about a situation or trying to manage a crisis or life changing event. It may be that you feel lost, have low self esteem or depressed and are struggling to understand how or why you feel this way. You might feel emotional, uncertain about a situation, person or relationship. You may think that your emotional well-being is not what it ought to be or have something on your mind.
You might be struggling to understand your own feelings with what is going on for you at this moment. You may be experiencing distress, anxiety, emotion about a situation or trying to manage a crisis or life changing event. It may be that you feel lost, have low self esteem or depressed and are struggling to understand how or why you feel this way. You might feel emotional, uncertain about a situation, person or relationship. You may think that your emotional well-being is not what it ought to be or have something on your mind.
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Tina Hoar Counselling Services
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you or your child struggling? At times we all experience symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem/confidence, anger or have family or relationship issues which make us feel alone and scared. Perhaps you question if you have ADHD or Autism or you have reached your middle years and a have begun re evaluating life? These feelings and thoughts can feel overwhelming and this can make it difficult for us to move forward and enjoy life. Talking to an experienced therapist can help you to understand and alleviate these feelings. It gives you a space to think and reflect on how you would prefer things to be.
Are you or your child struggling? At times we all experience symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem/confidence, anger or have family or relationship issues which make us feel alone and scared. Perhaps you question if you have ADHD or Autism or you have reached your middle years and a have begun re evaluating life? These feelings and thoughts can feel overwhelming and this can make it difficult for us to move forward and enjoy life. Talking to an experienced therapist can help you to understand and alleviate these feelings. It gives you a space to think and reflect on how you would prefer things to be.
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Dr Kiran Spence
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience working in the NHS within adult mental health and physical health services. I am collaborative and flexible in my approach, drawing on a range of approaches to ensure therapy is best suited to your individual needs and goals. I aim to support you to develop an understanding of your difficulties, and develop the necessary strategies to make the changes needed to work towards your goals and values in life.
I am a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience working in the NHS within adult mental health and physical health services. I am collaborative and flexible in my approach, drawing on a range of approaches to ensure therapy is best suited to your individual needs and goals. I aim to support you to develop an understanding of your difficulties, and develop the necessary strategies to make the changes needed to work towards your goals and values in life.
01380 717476 View 01380 717476
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Michael Darvill
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
If you're reading this, then you're most likely struggling right now. You might be feeling anxious, depressed or low. You may be angry, sad or stressed by a certain situation in your life. Maybe you've lost direction and meaning, and feel stuck as a result. Or lost someone important to you, either through a bereavement or relationship breakdown. Feelings of despair, fear or hurt can be overwhelming. But...you've started the process of addressing these issues by looking for a counsellor. You've taken the first step. Together, in a collaborative effort, we can look at what is bothering you and attempt to find a way through.
If you're reading this, then you're most likely struggling right now. You might be feeling anxious, depressed or low. You may be angry, sad or stressed by a certain situation in your life. Maybe you've lost direction and meaning, and feel stuck as a result. Or lost someone important to you, either through a bereavement or relationship breakdown. Feelings of despair, fear or hurt can be overwhelming. But...you've started the process of addressing these issues by looking for a counsellor. You've taken the first step. Together, in a collaborative effort, we can look at what is bothering you and attempt to find a way through.
01225 697254 View 01225 697254
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Kathryn Dugdale
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I provide counselling from my private practice at my home in Melksham, Wiltshire. This is a private room providing a safe and confidential space for our work together. I can offer various daytime and evening appointments throughout the week. My training helps me to provide you with a reliable, regular, non-judgmental space where you can begin to talk about whatever is on your mind. I work in what is called an integrative way, using a wide range of therapeutic models, but primarily focusing on humanistic counselling.
I provide counselling from my private practice at my home in Melksham, Wiltshire. This is a private room providing a safe and confidential space for our work together. I can offer various daytime and evening appointments throughout the week. My training helps me to provide you with a reliable, regular, non-judgmental space where you can begin to talk about whatever is on your mind. I work in what is called an integrative way, using a wide range of therapeutic models, but primarily focusing on humanistic counselling.
07403 940315 View 07403 940315

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Jenny Marshall
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I have particular experience working with eating disorders, gender identity, and neurodiversity.
Hi, my name is Jen. I’m an accredited integrative counsellor with over seven years of experience in private practice and more than 17 years working in mental health.
I have particular experience working with eating disorders, gender identity, and neurodiversity.
Hi, my name is Jen. I’m an accredited integrative counsellor with over seven years of experience in private practice and more than 17 years working in mental health.
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Siobhan Farrimond
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
I also have experience working with eating disorders, self-esteem and body image.
I hold a diploma and Masters degree in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy with additional training in trauma and anxiety/OCD. I have helped adults overcome pain from their pasts, navigate current challenges, and set future goals. If it interests you, we can also explore how our emotions and physical symptoms are often linked and can impact our lives.
I also have experience working with eating disorders, self-esteem and body image.
I hold a diploma and Masters degree in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy with additional training in trauma and anxiety/OCD. I have helped adults overcome pain from their pasts, navigate current challenges, and set future goals. If it interests you, we can also explore how our emotions and physical symptoms are often linked and can impact our lives.
01794 337458 View 01794 337458
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Charlotte Dinnis
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
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
01392 542452 View 01392 542452
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Dr Elene Robson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
12 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
01803 308929 View 01803 308929
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Connect and Change Therapy
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Bristol BS9
Waitlist for new clients
I am able to support people experiencing a range of psychological difficulties, specialising particularly in OCD, eating disorders/difficulties, anxiety problems, 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 (I-CBT/CBT-E) & 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 OCD, eating disorders/difficulties, anxiety problems, 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 (I-CBT/CBT-E) & 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.
0117 463 1593 View 0117 463 1593
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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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Andrew Lewis-Smith
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
I offer specialist CBT for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, physical health issues, insomnia, low self-esteem, stress and changes in life circumstance's.
I am an Accredited CBT practitioner with 25 years clinical experience. I am also trained in additional psychological therapies eg ACT/CFT/MBCT/Family Systems and elements may be integrated into our work. I offer Clinical Supervision for CBT & integrative Psychotherapy. I have an interest in Buddhist Psychology and its diverse range of mind training skills.
I offer specialist CBT for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, physical health issues, insomnia, low self-esteem, stress and changes in life circumstance's.
I am an Accredited CBT practitioner with 25 years clinical experience. I am also trained in additional psychological therapies eg ACT/CFT/MBCT/Family Systems and elements may be integrated into our work. I offer Clinical Supervision for CBT & integrative Psychotherapy. I have an interest in Buddhist Psychology and its diverse range of mind training skills.
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Deborah Louise Creed
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Bristol BS6


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.
07576 088328 View 07576 088328
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Em Hirst - Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
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.
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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.