Eating Disorders Counselling in Hassocks
Firstly, welcome to my profile. The start of our counselling relationship together begins here. Here you can read about me, as your future counsellor. Are you feeling you would like to make some changes in your life ? I can offer you a place to take some time-out to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviour to unpick your issues. Counselling allows you to discuss your issue/s and any difficult feelings and emotions you may encounter in a safe, confidential environment. Simply, it is reflecting on who you are & want to be, exploring your thoughts, feelings & difficulties in more depth, whilst I support you achieving your goals
Firstly, welcome to my profile. The start of our counselling relationship together begins here. Here you can read about me, as your future counsellor. Are you feeling you would like to make some changes in your life ? I can offer you a place to take some time-out to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviour to unpick your issues. Counselling allows you to discuss your issue/s and any difficult feelings and emotions you may encounter in a safe, confidential environment. Simply, it is reflecting on who you are & want to be, exploring your thoughts, feelings & difficulties in more depth, whilst I support you achieving your goals
We all experience suffering, and at times we need support to get through these challenging moments. You may find yourself grappling with confusing or overwhelming emotions, navigating through past trauma, or feeling unfulfilled and trapped. Whatever you're facing, it's important to remember that you don't have face it alone. I'm here to offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space and invite you to exist as your true self, guiding you as you navigate your relationships with others, yourself, and the world around you.
We all experience suffering, and at times we need support to get through these challenging moments. You may find yourself grappling with confusing or overwhelming emotions, navigating through past trauma, or feeling unfulfilled and trapped. Whatever you're facing, it's important to remember that you don't have face it alone. I'm here to offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space and invite you to exist as your true self, guiding you as you navigate your relationships with others, yourself, and the world around you.
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, highly sensitive, or disconnected from yourself? You may be struggling with low self-esteem, grief, life transitions, or a sense of not being “enough.” You might be exploring identity, neurodivergence, or your relationship to your body and self-worth. I also work with people in creative, performing, and embodied professions experiencing pressure, self-doubt, injury, or uncertainty around their direction. Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of your experience, and develop a kinder relationship with yourself.
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, highly sensitive, or disconnected from yourself? You may be struggling with low self-esteem, grief, life transitions, or a sense of not being “enough.” You might be exploring identity, neurodivergence, or your relationship to your body and self-worth. I also work with people in creative, performing, and embodied professions experiencing pressure, self-doubt, injury, or uncertainty around their direction. Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of your experience, and develop a kinder relationship with yourself.
I offer an integrative approach that combines talking therapy with creative, somatic, and experiential techniques, so we're not just thinking about what's going on, but exploring how it lives in your body, emotions, and nervous system too. This isn't about 'fixing' yourself, it's about building awareness, self-compassion, and a genuine sense of choice.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, noticing that talking things through alone hasn't been enough. Perhaps your body holds tension, pain, or fatigue that words don't reach. You may identify as neurodivergent, live with chronic pain, or simply feel things more intensely
I offer an integrative approach that combines talking therapy with creative, somatic, and experiential techniques, so we're not just thinking about what's going on, but exploring how it lives in your body, emotions, and nervous system too. This isn't about 'fixing' yourself, it's about building awareness, self-compassion, and a genuine sense of choice.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck, noticing that talking things through alone hasn't been enough. Perhaps your body holds tension, pain, or fatigue that words don't reach. You may identify as neurodivergent, live with chronic pain, or simply feel things more intensely
I am an Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist. I support individuals who may of experienced trauma, loss, relationship difficulties including separation, or they simply the need for a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings. Therapy is a collaborative process and our work together will begin at your pace, starting where you feel most comfortable.
I am an Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist. I support individuals who may of experienced trauma, loss, relationship difficulties including separation, or they simply the need for a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings. Therapy is a collaborative process and our work together will begin at your pace, starting where you feel most comfortable.
Is anxiety taking over your life? Are you suffering from low self esteem, intrusive thoughts, low mood? Would you like to understand your anxiety and learn tools to help make day to day life easier? If so, get in touch and lets see what we can do.
Therapy can provide you with the opportunity to explore and better understand the issues you are currently experiencing. Whether it be anxiety, depression, loss or relationship problems, we can work together to improve your emotional wellbeing, allowing a greater sense of self and a way forward.
Is anxiety taking over your life? Are you suffering from low self esteem, intrusive thoughts, low mood? Would you like to understand your anxiety and learn tools to help make day to day life easier? If so, get in touch and lets see what we can do.
Therapy can provide you with the opportunity to explore and better understand the issues you are currently experiencing. Whether it be anxiety, depression, loss or relationship problems, we can work together to improve your emotional wellbeing, allowing a greater sense of self and a way forward.
Maybe you feel alone, lost, overwhelmed or disconnected. Maybe you want to talk about something specific: addictions, anxiety and depression, bereavements, abuse, trauma, relationship breakdown. Or, maybe you don’t know how you feel, but you just don't feel right. Whatever it is, we will explore together at your pace, either in my peaceful therapy room or online. I can help you to spot patterns of behaviour and to gain more self-awareness. This creates a greater sense of freedom and choice in your life, which can build stronger personal relationships, more self-compassion and lead to positive change.
Maybe you feel alone, lost, overwhelmed or disconnected. Maybe you want to talk about something specific: addictions, anxiety and depression, bereavements, abuse, trauma, relationship breakdown. Or, maybe you don’t know how you feel, but you just don't feel right. Whatever it is, we will explore together at your pace, either in my peaceful therapy room or online. I can help you to spot patterns of behaviour and to gain more self-awareness. This creates a greater sense of freedom and choice in your life, which can build stronger personal relationships, more self-compassion and lead to positive change.
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The areas in which I specialize are pre/post-bariatric counseling and binge eating disorders.
You may feel capable and organised in many areas of life, yet food can feel like the one place things quietly unravel. You might start the day with good intentions, only to find that by evening you're eating in a way that doesn't match what you truly want. Afterwards comes frustration, guilt, or the familiar promise to "start again tomorrow." Struggles with food rarely come down to willpower. For many people — particularly those with ADHD, or those who've always felt wired a little differently — eating becomes entangled with dopamine, emotional regulation, and the exhaustion of masking.
The areas in which I specialize are pre/post-bariatric counseling and binge eating disorders.
You may feel capable and organised in many areas of life, yet food can feel like the one place things quietly unravel. You might start the day with good intentions, only to find that by evening you're eating in a way that doesn't match what you truly want. Afterwards comes frustration, guilt, or the familiar promise to "start again tomorrow." Struggles with food rarely come down to willpower. For many people — particularly those with ADHD, or those who've always felt wired a little differently — eating becomes entangled with dopamine, emotional regulation, and the exhaustion of masking.
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.
This includes working with many aspects of human difficulty, such as relational trauma, relationship difficulties, bereavement, depression, anxiety, self-esteem & eating disorders.
Sometimes life presents challenges and the turbulence of these can be overwhelming and may impact negatively on our mental health and emotional well-being. Psychotherapy and counselling offer a safe space to explore your experiences of these difficulties. Seeking help from a professional may be the next step and psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to look at your life, your problems and concerns. I am a qualified psychotherapist/counsellor with 30 years experience. In my private practice I work with adults who experience difficulty with the following; co-dependency, anxiety, depression, disorder eating issues and relationships.
This includes working with many aspects of human difficulty, such as relational trauma, relationship difficulties, bereavement, depression, anxiety, self-esteem & eating disorders.
Sometimes life presents challenges and the turbulence of these can be overwhelming and may impact negatively on our mental health and emotional well-being. Psychotherapy and counselling offer a safe space to explore your experiences of these difficulties. Seeking help from a professional may be the next step and psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to look at your life, your problems and concerns. I am a qualified psychotherapist/counsellor with 30 years experience. In my private practice I work with adults who experience difficulty with the following; co-dependency, anxiety, depression, disorder eating issues and relationships.
Many struggle with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, emotional eating, anxiety, perfectionism or low self-worth.
I specialise in eating disorders, body dysmorphia, emotional eating and self-worth difficulties. As an integrative psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience in physical health and wellbeing, I bring a holistic understanding of the connection between mind, body and behaviour. I offer in-person and online psychotherapy for adults across the UK.
Many struggle with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, emotional eating, anxiety, perfectionism or low self-worth.
I specialise in eating disorders, body dysmorphia, emotional eating and self-worth difficulties. As an integrative psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience in physical health and wellbeing, I bring a holistic understanding of the connection between mind, body and behaviour. I offer in-person and online psychotherapy for adults across the UK.
I have become aware after 30 years, that with the right approach it is possible to bring healing, freedom and peace of mind to anyone - whatever the problem. The uniqueness of each and every one of us should always be reflected in the chosen therapy. That's why, here at Solutions, I draw on a wide range of therapies to enable me to tailor my approach to your individual needs. My desire is to enable you to find greater freedom in your life, and an understanding of who you are and the best you can be.
I have become aware after 30 years, that with the right approach it is possible to bring healing, freedom and peace of mind to anyone - whatever the problem. The uniqueness of each and every one of us should always be reflected in the chosen therapy. That's why, here at Solutions, I draw on a wide range of therapies to enable me to tailor my approach to your individual needs. My desire is to enable you to find greater freedom in your life, and an understanding of who you are and the best you can be.
My main areas include working with eating disorders, bullying, childhood trauma, Identity, and body image, as well as anxieties around problematic behaviours.
Are you donor conceived and struggling with how you feel about your experiences? Do you have a complex relationship with food and eating and want to address it collaboratively? Perhaps you feel limited by past mistakes, deceit, fear and guilt? Are you a Millennial and Gen-Z inbetweener? If you feel chronically misunderstood, alone or struggle with fears of judgement, then I might be the right choice for you. I provide therapy face-to-face as well as online . Therapy should be a place where you can be your unique uncensored self, and feel heard and seen in telling your story. I provide a space in safe, calm and creative locations.
My main areas include working with eating disorders, bullying, childhood trauma, Identity, and body image, as well as anxieties around problematic behaviours.
Are you donor conceived and struggling with how you feel about your experiences? Do you have a complex relationship with food and eating and want to address it collaboratively? Perhaps you feel limited by past mistakes, deceit, fear and guilt? Are you a Millennial and Gen-Z inbetweener? If you feel chronically misunderstood, alone or struggle with fears of judgement, then I might be the right choice for you. I provide therapy face-to-face as well as online . Therapy should be a place where you can be your unique uncensored self, and feel heard and seen in telling your story. I provide a space in safe, calm and creative locations.
I work with: Childhod trauma, neglect, and abuse which has followed through into your adulthood; and eating disorders, which may have a background of abuse.
I have worked in private practice as a psychotherapist for over thirty years, and as a Jungian psychoanalyst since 2012. In that time I have worked with a broad spectrum of people from many cultural backgrounds presenting a vast array of issues. Everyone is different. All that is required of you is to be willing to look into yourself, be open to your feelings, and invite your dreams, because they can help us. Ultimately I can't make the changes for you, you must want to change for yourself.
I work with: Childhod trauma, neglect, and abuse which has followed through into your adulthood; and eating disorders, which may have a background of abuse.
I have worked in private practice as a psychotherapist for over thirty years, and as a Jungian psychoanalyst since 2012. In that time I have worked with a broad spectrum of people from many cultural backgrounds presenting a vast array of issues. Everyone is different. All that is required of you is to be willing to look into yourself, be open to your feelings, and invite your dreams, because they can help us. Ultimately I can't make the changes for you, you must want to change for yourself.
Clinical Supervision
I am a Creative Arts Psychotherapist (MA) and Clinical Supervisor (Dip Sup) with over 20 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. My special interest as a practitioner and as a supervisor is the area of developmental and complex trauma. I also have extensive experience and specialized training working with children as a DDP informed creative practitioner
Clinical Supervision
I am a Creative Arts Psychotherapist (MA) and Clinical Supervisor (Dip Sup) with over 20 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. My special interest as a practitioner and as a supervisor is the area of developmental and complex trauma. I also have extensive experience and specialized training working with children as a DDP informed creative practitioner
I am a Senior Accredited BACP and UKCP Accredited clinical psychotherapist offering psychotherapy and DBT to men, women and adolescents. My specialist areas include emotional dysregulation, OCD and personality disorders online and in Surrey and London. I have completed a PhD and MSc at the University of Roehampton, alongside British Isles DBT Intensive Training and MBCT Training. I have a wealth of experience in NHS, forensic and private settings, including the Priory Group, and work alongside psychiatrists and mental health teams in Surrey and London.
I am a Senior Accredited BACP and UKCP Accredited clinical psychotherapist offering psychotherapy and DBT to men, women and adolescents. My specialist areas include emotional dysregulation, OCD and personality disorders online and in Surrey and London. I have completed a PhD and MSc at the University of Roehampton, alongside British Isles DBT Intensive Training and MBCT Training. I have a wealth of experience in NHS, forensic and private settings, including the Priory Group, and work alongside psychiatrists and mental health teams in Surrey and London.
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.
For clients who struggling with a eating disorder and/ or depression I would seek to uterlise specific techniques to gentle challenging your thing style, psychoeducation, behavioural experiments, bodywork
Welcome, I am Lee, I can offer you a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to talk about your thoughts and feelings. I work with clients for short or longer term counselling/therapy. We will work collaboratively to identify the areas of your life that are troubling or distressing and agree the focus of therapy together. Many people come to therapy simply to learn more about themselves and understand the effect of past distressing experiences. I hope therapy will bring you greater awareness, spontaneity and increased intimacy.
For clients who struggling with a eating disorder and/ or depression I would seek to uterlise specific techniques to gentle challenging your thing style, psychoeducation, behavioural experiments, bodywork
Welcome, I am Lee, I can offer you a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to talk about your thoughts and feelings. I work with clients for short or longer term counselling/therapy. We will work collaboratively to identify the areas of your life that are troubling or distressing and agree the focus of therapy together. Many people come to therapy simply to learn more about themselves and understand the effect of past distressing experiences. I hope therapy will bring you greater awareness, spontaneity and increased intimacy.
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.
I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self esteem and body image.
I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative counsellor, and I have worked with young people for over 25 years. I am trained to work with Eating Disorders, including restrictive eating, living in larger bodies and other disordered eating patterns. I am also a committed Christian, although accepting of all faiths and none.
I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self esteem and body image.
I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative counsellor, and I have worked with young people for over 25 years. I am trained to work with Eating Disorders, including restrictive eating, living in larger bodies and other disordered eating patterns. I am also a committed Christian, although accepting of all faiths and none.
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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.