Eating Disorders Counselling in Leeds
I hold a special interest in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image difficulties.
I have a doctorate in clinical psychology and over 10 years NHS experience. I take a person-centred and integrative approach to therapy, drawing primarily on Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Systemic principles. I am also able to offer eating disorder specific therapies.
I hold a special interest in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image difficulties.
I have a doctorate in clinical psychology and over 10 years NHS experience. I take a person-centred and integrative approach to therapy, drawing primarily on Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Systemic principles. I am also able to offer eating disorder specific therapies.
With over 25 years of experience, my clinical work focuses on eating disorders and body image, trauma, attachment, neurodiversity (including ADHD), and complex emotional difficulties.
I specialise in supporting people who suffer with Eating Disorders, Depression and Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, , Addictions, Learning Disabilities, Sexual Assault and Personality disorders. I diagnose ADHD and work with a team to offer tailored support for ADHD and Autism.
With over 25 years of experience, my clinical work focuses on eating disorders and body image, trauma, attachment, neurodiversity (including ADHD), and complex emotional difficulties.
I specialise in supporting people who suffer with Eating Disorders, Depression and Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, , Addictions, Learning Disabilities, Sexual Assault and Personality disorders. I diagnose ADHD and work with a team to offer tailored support for ADHD and Autism.
Over the years, I have gathered specialist expertise working within eating disorders and body image related difficulties, women’s health and fertility, loss and bereavement and navigating relationships and interpersonal difficulties.
Starting therapy can sometimes be a daunting experience. Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other. You can consider whether I am the right fit for you, and we can explore your goals and motivations for therapy, creating a collaborative plan for potentially working together. With lots of space for any questions you may have! I hold a strong desire to create space for individuals to share their voices, to feel seen and to be heard. Alongside my professional knowledge, I hope to draw from my personal journey to inspire warmth, authenticity, and connection within the therapeutic relationship we build.
Over the years, I have gathered specialist expertise working within eating disorders and body image related difficulties, women’s health and fertility, loss and bereavement and navigating relationships and interpersonal difficulties.
Starting therapy can sometimes be a daunting experience. Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other. You can consider whether I am the right fit for you, and we can explore your goals and motivations for therapy, creating a collaborative plan for potentially working together. With lots of space for any questions you may have! I hold a strong desire to create space for individuals to share their voices, to feel seen and to be heard. Alongside my professional knowledge, I hope to draw from my personal journey to inspire warmth, authenticity, and connection within the therapeutic relationship we build.
I'm a therapist specialising in eating disorders and disordered eating, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, ARFID, OSFED, and body image issues.
I've personally recovered from a long-term eating disorder and body dysmorphia so understand how consuming and isolating this struggle can be, as well as how important it is to get the right help. I bring over 20 years' experience in behaviour change and mental health, alongside specialist eating disorder training.
I'm a therapist specialising in eating disorders and disordered eating, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, ARFID, OSFED, and body image issues.
I've personally recovered from a long-term eating disorder and body dysmorphia so understand how consuming and isolating this struggle can be, as well as how important it is to get the right help. I bring over 20 years' experience in behaviour change and mental health, alongside specialist eating disorder training.
Areas of treatment include but are not limited to: Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders ( Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder) Panic, OCD, social anxiety
Hi! I'm Hannah. Are you someone who finds yourself thinking or saying "I really do need to talk to someone about this" but you're not sure what you need or how you want things to be different? My passion is helping others to explore their aspirations and goals for life, gain a deeper understanding of the patterns keeping them stuck and encourage them to create new, more helpful ways of being that allows them to live a full life. I offer a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and healing. If you feel this meets your needs, or if you're not sure what your needs are but want to find out more, I'd love to connect with you
Areas of treatment include but are not limited to: Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders ( Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder) Panic, OCD, social anxiety
Hi! I'm Hannah. Are you someone who finds yourself thinking or saying "I really do need to talk to someone about this" but you're not sure what you need or how you want things to be different? My passion is helping others to explore their aspirations and goals for life, gain a deeper understanding of the patterns keeping them stuck and encourage them to create new, more helpful ways of being that allows them to live a full life. I offer a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and healing. If you feel this meets your needs, or if you're not sure what your needs are but want to find out more, I'd love to connect with you
Kat Hurst Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
In addition, I have comprehensive experience working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, offering tailored support to address the emotional and psychological aspects of their challenges.
Hello, my name is Kat and I am an anxiety and trauma focused therapist and clinical supervisor. I support clients who have experienced any kind of anxiety such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, PTSD, low self-esteem, depression and/or any kind of trauma or abuse, such as physical, sexual, psychological, neglect, etc. I work from a gendered perspective with women and girls and those who identify as female only from the age of 14 and above. I work in an integrative way with clients using a phased approach to recovery. I will offer you the space to talk and be truly heard about matters that are causing you distress.
In addition, I have comprehensive experience working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, offering tailored support to address the emotional and psychological aspects of their challenges.
Hello, my name is Kat and I am an anxiety and trauma focused therapist and clinical supervisor. I support clients who have experienced any kind of anxiety such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, PTSD, low self-esteem, depression and/or any kind of trauma or abuse, such as physical, sexual, psychological, neglect, etc. I work from a gendered perspective with women and girls and those who identify as female only from the age of 14 and above. I work in an integrative way with clients using a phased approach to recovery. I will offer you the space to talk and be truly heard about matters that are causing you distress.
Are you struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder?
I am a trained integrative psychotherapist and a qualified coach. I offer a personalised approach tailored to you. I often work creatively and may share psychoeducation depending on your needs and preferences. I offer a weight neutral and neuro-affirmative approach.
Are you struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder?
I am a trained integrative psychotherapist and a qualified coach. I offer a personalised approach tailored to you. I often work creatively and may share psychoeducation depending on your needs and preferences. I offer a weight neutral and neuro-affirmative approach.
DID) and comorbid eating disorders.
I am a practitioner psychologist with over 10 years of experience working in the independent sector. I offer psychological interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches. My specialist area of interest and skill set is working with people who have experienced trauma, which is the centre of my day to day work. In addition to offering private therapy, I am also the lead psychologist for an independent hospital which offers assessment and treatment for women and gender diverse individuals with complex mental health needs.
DID) and comorbid eating disorders.
I am a practitioner psychologist with over 10 years of experience working in the independent sector. I offer psychological interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches. My specialist area of interest and skill set is working with people who have experienced trauma, which is the centre of my day to day work. In addition to offering private therapy, I am also the lead psychologist for an independent hospital which offers assessment and treatment for women and gender diverse individuals with complex mental health needs.
You may be feeling anxious, low in mood or overwhelmed by stress. Perhaps relationships feel strained, family dynamics are difficult, or past experiences continue to affect your confidence and sense of self. You might not have clear answers yet, only a sense that something needs to change. Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect and begin to understand what is happening for you.
You may be feeling anxious, low in mood or overwhelmed by stress. Perhaps relationships feel strained, family dynamics are difficult, or past experiences continue to affect your confidence and sense of self. You might not have clear answers yet, only a sense that something needs to change. Therapy offers a space to pause, reflect and begin to understand what is happening for you.
Hi I am Lowri. I am a Psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with people with a range of mental health and life struggles. I have been practicing as a CBT therapist for apx 15 years. I use CBT and EMDR as my main mode of therapy but use an integrative approach, drawing on elements of ACT, CFT, TA and Rogerian therapy. I appreciate that no two individuals or experiences are the same. Therefore, I strive to offer an individualised flexible approach, to help you feel supported to take important but often scary steps towards change, regaining inner strength and control in your life.
Hi I am Lowri. I am a Psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with people with a range of mental health and life struggles. I have been practicing as a CBT therapist for apx 15 years. I use CBT and EMDR as my main mode of therapy but use an integrative approach, drawing on elements of ACT, CFT, TA and Rogerian therapy. I appreciate that no two individuals or experiences are the same. Therefore, I strive to offer an individualised flexible approach, to help you feel supported to take important but often scary steps towards change, regaining inner strength and control in your life.
I have over 15 years experience of working with both adults and children and I seek to offer a safe and warm and confidential space to explore and process in the your own time. I adhere to the BACP ethical framework.
Initially, I offer an assessment to understand what issues you would like to explore and any goals you might have for our work together. However, this initial assessment is a guide for us and as our therapeutic relationship develops the themes and goals can evolve and change. We can regularly review these throughout our work.
I have over 15 years experience of working with both adults and children and I seek to offer a safe and warm and confidential space to explore and process in the your own time. I adhere to the BACP ethical framework.
Initially, I offer an assessment to understand what issues you would like to explore and any goals you might have for our work together. However, this initial assessment is a guide for us and as our therapeutic relationship develops the themes and goals can evolve and change. We can regularly review these throughout our work.
I Work with a number of issues. Depression Addiction Grief Relationship issues, anxiety stress. I offer couple counselling I am accredited with 21 years experience, I teach counselling and keep up to date with my work. I offer excellent Addiction therapy offering extensive experience and knowledge about alcoholism and drug addiction. I work in a confidential manner giving my clients the support needed to get results. I integrate my therapies using a variety of methods. Person centred Psychodynamic Cognitive Behaviour, EMDR, TA, Gestalts', I use what model is best for the clients issues. Call, text or email me for an appointment.
I Work with a number of issues. Depression Addiction Grief Relationship issues, anxiety stress. I offer couple counselling I am accredited with 21 years experience, I teach counselling and keep up to date with my work. I offer excellent Addiction therapy offering extensive experience and knowledge about alcoholism and drug addiction. I work in a confidential manner giving my clients the support needed to get results. I integrate my therapies using a variety of methods. Person centred Psychodynamic Cognitive Behaviour, EMDR, TA, Gestalts', I use what model is best for the clients issues. Call, text or email me for an appointment.
People may be experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, self harm, eating disorder, trauma, relationship issues, exploring identity, gender or how neurodiversity is affecting their life.
I'm a Human Givens psychotherapist and qualified coach. I help clients make sense of what's happening, build awareness, acceptance, clear goals and a genuine confidence to move forward. I share information to understand what's happening in the brain and body, and the strategies and mindset to overcome challenges, heal yourself and achieve your goals in life.
People may be experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, self harm, eating disorder, trauma, relationship issues, exploring identity, gender or how neurodiversity is affecting their life.
I'm a Human Givens psychotherapist and qualified coach. I help clients make sense of what's happening, build awareness, acceptance, clear goals and a genuine confidence to move forward. I share information to understand what's happening in the brain and body, and the strategies and mindset to overcome challenges, heal yourself and achieve your goals in life.
Hi, I'm Chris. I offer psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling in Leeds. I see therapy as the co-creation of a warm, authentic relationship, in which we create the conditions to shine a light onto the wounded or neglected parts of the self. I offer open ended sessions, which allows our work together to unfold naturally, leading us into the places where we can explore the roots of your emotional development and relational patterns. This is a process that encourages healing and growth, helping you to becoming more in tune and at ease with who you are as a unique person.
Hi, I'm Chris. I offer psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling in Leeds. I see therapy as the co-creation of a warm, authentic relationship, in which we create the conditions to shine a light onto the wounded or neglected parts of the self. I offer open ended sessions, which allows our work together to unfold naturally, leading us into the places where we can explore the roots of your emotional development and relational patterns. This is a process that encourages healing and growth, helping you to becoming more in tune and at ease with who you are as a unique person.
Do you have extremes of feeling: anger/numbness; fear/fearlessness; afraid to be alone/pushing others away? Maybe you have a sense of yourself as being very different with different people, or in different situations. You may have some ideas as to the roots of your current difficulties, or it may feel as though it has come out of nothing. It may be that you have struggled to find a therapist who can offer more than a limited number of sessions, or that you haven't felt able to bring the different parts of yourself. All parts of you are welcome here.
Do you have extremes of feeling: anger/numbness; fear/fearlessness; afraid to be alone/pushing others away? Maybe you have a sense of yourself as being very different with different people, or in different situations. You may have some ideas as to the roots of your current difficulties, or it may feel as though it has come out of nothing. It may be that you have struggled to find a therapist who can offer more than a limited number of sessions, or that you haven't felt able to bring the different parts of yourself. All parts of you are welcome here.
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. My name is Fernie.
I work with clients who may be struggling with the heavy weight of anxiety, the isolating grief of infertility and baby loss or the quiet exhaustion of navigating life as a person with neurodivergence, or are you a parent/carer helplessly trying to offer support. Perhaps you have spent your life feeling like you are "too much" or "not enough" constantly trying to adjust to fit in.
I will provide a safe, non judgmental space where the mask can finally come off, allowing you to explore these thoughts and feelings with a therapist who truly gets it.
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. My name is Fernie.
I work with clients who may be struggling with the heavy weight of anxiety, the isolating grief of infertility and baby loss or the quiet exhaustion of navigating life as a person with neurodivergence, or are you a parent/carer helplessly trying to offer support. Perhaps you have spent your life feeling like you are "too much" or "not enough" constantly trying to adjust to fit in.
I will provide a safe, non judgmental space where the mask can finally come off, allowing you to explore these thoughts and feelings with a therapist who truly gets it.
In this fast moving, ever-changing and demanding world it can feel difficult to keep your head above water. No matter how hard you try you don't seem to be able to stay afloat. It's hard to know what to do, where to go or who to turn to during these times, and are often left feeling lost and alone. You may even understand whats troubling you but are no closer to a resolve and if anything it just makes it all more challenging. Therapy is a space in which you can explore all of these things safely and with compassionate support to help you find peace and bring some balance to your life.
In this fast moving, ever-changing and demanding world it can feel difficult to keep your head above water. No matter how hard you try you don't seem to be able to stay afloat. It's hard to know what to do, where to go or who to turn to during these times, and are often left feeling lost and alone. You may even understand whats troubling you but are no closer to a resolve and if anything it just makes it all more challenging. Therapy is a space in which you can explore all of these things safely and with compassionate support to help you find peace and bring some balance to your life.
Some of my clients may feel anxious, low, or overwhelmed, perhaps carrying past trauma or facing cultural adjustment challenges. They need a safe, understanding space to express themselves without judgement, especially if English isn’t their first language. Their goal is to build confidence, self-awareness, and practical tools to manage life’s challenges. They want lasting change, moving from coping to thriving, so they can live more fully, authentically, and with greater emotional resilience.
Some of my clients may feel anxious, low, or overwhelmed, perhaps carrying past trauma or facing cultural adjustment challenges. They need a safe, understanding space to express themselves without judgement, especially if English isn’t their first language. Their goal is to build confidence, self-awareness, and practical tools to manage life’s challenges. They want lasting change, moving from coping to thriving, so they can live more fully, authentically, and with greater emotional resilience.
I am a counsellor and hypnotherapist, working with adults and teenagers, I work with issues such as adult survivors of sexual abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, stress, suicide,confidence building, pain relief, depression, low self esteem, regression work, anger, domestic violence, sexual abuse, bereavement, trauma, bullying, self harm, phobia's, insomnia, weight loss, stopping smoking and other issues I am a qualified and experienced counsellor and hypnotherapist, I am a member of BACP. I have worked with DISC a drugs rehabilitation unit in Leeds and I also volunteered for BARCA Reaching out Counselling & psychotherapy services
I am a counsellor and hypnotherapist, working with adults and teenagers, I work with issues such as adult survivors of sexual abuse, relationship issues, anxiety, stress, suicide,confidence building, pain relief, depression, low self esteem, regression work, anger, domestic violence, sexual abuse, bereavement, trauma, bullying, self harm, phobia's, insomnia, weight loss, stopping smoking and other issues I am a qualified and experienced counsellor and hypnotherapist, I am a member of BACP. I have worked with DISC a drugs rehabilitation unit in Leeds and I also volunteered for BARCA Reaching out Counselling & psychotherapy services
Welcome to the home of The Oak Tree Practice! We are a small team of Psychologists based in Leeds and London, offering both in person and online sessions to children, adults, couples and families.
We are primarily made up of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, all of which have completed Doctoral level training (or equivalent if from abroad).
We pride ourselves on the family feel of our clinic and offering a warm and welcoming service to anyone who contacts us.
When you get in touch, we will ask you to complete a short form and then try and connect you with the psychologist we feel is best suited to your needs.
Welcome to the home of The Oak Tree Practice! We are a small team of Psychologists based in Leeds and London, offering both in person and online sessions to children, adults, couples and families.
We are primarily made up of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, all of which have completed Doctoral level training (or equivalent if from abroad).
We pride ourselves on the family feel of our clinic and offering a warm and welcoming service to anyone who contacts us.
When you get in touch, we will ask you to complete a short form and then try and connect you with the psychologist we feel is best suited to your needs.
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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.