Eating Disorders Counselling in South London
You may be seeking counselling or psychotherapy for any number of reasons. Perhaps something specific has happened to you that you would like to talk about. Perhaps you don't really know what is wrong, but you are aware of feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed or stressed and feel you would like some support in working through and exploring what might be informing those feelings. In both, and all cases, my approach as a Psychotherapist is to work in a way which provides a safe, empathetic and confidential space, where you and I can together, explore what has brought you to therapy, and help you get back on track.
You may be seeking counselling or psychotherapy for any number of reasons. Perhaps something specific has happened to you that you would like to talk about. Perhaps you don't really know what is wrong, but you are aware of feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed or stressed and feel you would like some support in working through and exploring what might be informing those feelings. In both, and all cases, my approach as a Psychotherapist is to work in a way which provides a safe, empathetic and confidential space, where you and I can together, explore what has brought you to therapy, and help you get back on track.
I have 20+ years experience of working with anxiety, depression, loss, eating disorders and more.
I have worked in both private and NHS settings. I specialise in: anxiety, depression, loss, eating disorders, issues of identity sexuality, gender, self esteem. I work in a contemporary psychoanalytic way, focusing on you, your past, present, hopes, desires as well as addressing happiness, love, self compassion and self love.
I have 20+ years experience of working with anxiety, depression, loss, eating disorders and more.
I have worked in both private and NHS settings. I specialise in: anxiety, depression, loss, eating disorders, issues of identity sexuality, gender, self esteem. I work in a contemporary psychoanalytic way, focusing on you, your past, present, hopes, desires as well as addressing happiness, love, self compassion and self love.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or low mood? Perhaps you’re navigating relationship difficulties, burnout, or a challenging life transition and finding it hard to prioritise yourself.
Many people reach a point where they feel stuck, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward. You don’t have to face that alone. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore what’s happening, make sense of difficult emotions, and begin creating meaningful change in your life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or low mood? Perhaps you’re navigating relationship difficulties, burnout, or a challenging life transition and finding it hard to prioritise yourself.
Many people reach a point where they feel stuck, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward. You don’t have to face that alone. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore what’s happening, make sense of difficult emotions, and begin creating meaningful change in your life.
Whether you are battling the relentless noise of an eating disorder ( anorexia, bulimia, or ARFID), navigating the unique challenges of Autism/ADHD, or trying to repair a relationship that's breaking down, you feel stuck and let down by previous support.
I have six years of specialist NHS experience at the Maudsley Hospital, Eating Disorders Service and specialise in eating disorders ( anorexia, bulimia, ARFID), couples and families, and couples navigating cheating and relationship difficulties / breakdown.
My approach isn't just talking; it's about helping you understand your situation to change it.
Whether you are battling the relentless noise of an eating disorder ( anorexia, bulimia, or ARFID), navigating the unique challenges of Autism/ADHD, or trying to repair a relationship that's breaking down, you feel stuck and let down by previous support.
I have six years of specialist NHS experience at the Maudsley Hospital, Eating Disorders Service and specialise in eating disorders ( anorexia, bulimia, ARFID), couples and families, and couples navigating cheating and relationship difficulties / breakdown.
My approach isn't just talking; it's about helping you understand your situation to change it.
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.
My Name is Caroline Jench. I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist trained at the Gestalt Therapy Institute in Cracow and hold an MA in Clinical Psychology from SWPS University in Warsaw. I am a member of the EAGT (European Association of Gestalt Therapy), and UKAGP (United Kingdom Association for Gestalt Practitioners). I gained my professional experience working in neurological and psychiatric facilities as well as within the private sector in Warsaw, Paris and now London. My work is supported by regular professional supervision.
My Name is Caroline Jench. I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist trained at the Gestalt Therapy Institute in Cracow and hold an MA in Clinical Psychology from SWPS University in Warsaw. I am a member of the EAGT (European Association of Gestalt Therapy), and UKAGP (United Kingdom Association for Gestalt Practitioners). I gained my professional experience working in neurological and psychiatric facilities as well as within the private sector in Warsaw, Paris and now London. My work is supported by regular professional supervision.
My name is Lauren Marie Aron and I have a passion for treating clients that have a disordered relationship with food and body. I use a range of methods when working with clients. My therapeutic skills grounded in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. My aim is to provide a supportive and non-judgemental space for clients to share their current difficulties and to find their inner strength. I also integrate Transactional Analysis in my work with clients, which looks at how we interact with others & EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma and processing of core beliefs.
My name is Lauren Marie Aron and I have a passion for treating clients that have a disordered relationship with food and body. I use a range of methods when working with clients. My therapeutic skills grounded in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. My aim is to provide a supportive and non-judgemental space for clients to share their current difficulties and to find their inner strength. I also integrate Transactional Analysis in my work with clients, which looks at how we interact with others & EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma and processing of core beliefs.
I have experience working with people with a variety of psychological and emotional difficulties across NHS, voluntary sector, and private services, and I have specialist expertise in the treatment of eating disorders and trauma.
I'm a qualified Counselling Psychologist and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist. I believe everybody can benefit from therapy - whether to address a specific problem or to explore and make sense of experiences, relationships, or facets of identity. I appreciate the importance of cultural factors and the context a person lives in and aim to offer a welcoming and safe therapeutic environment to clients from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life. I currently work remotely and offer online therapy sessions in English und auf Deutsch.
I have experience working with people with a variety of psychological and emotional difficulties across NHS, voluntary sector, and private services, and I have specialist expertise in the treatment of eating disorders and trauma.
I'm a qualified Counselling Psychologist and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist. I believe everybody can benefit from therapy - whether to address a specific problem or to explore and make sense of experiences, relationships, or facets of identity. I appreciate the importance of cultural factors and the context a person lives in and aim to offer a welcoming and safe therapeutic environment to clients from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life. I currently work remotely and offer online therapy sessions in English und auf Deutsch.
My background also includes working with individuals facing eating disorders and disordered eating, allowing me to bring a comprehensive understanding of various mental health challenges.
I am passionate about supporting my clients through their mental health journeys. My approach is warm, approachable, and empathetic, fostering a safe space for collaboration and growth. I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship, and I strive to empower my clients to develop practical strategies that lead to meaningful change.
With more than a decade of experience in the NHS, I have spent the last five years working in an NHS talking therapies service and most recently in a specialist NHS anxiety service with a particular focus on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
My background also includes working with individuals facing eating disorders and disordered eating, allowing me to bring a comprehensive understanding of various mental health challenges.
I am passionate about supporting my clients through their mental health journeys. My approach is warm, approachable, and empathetic, fostering a safe space for collaboration and growth. I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship, and I strive to empower my clients to develop practical strategies that lead to meaningful change.
With more than a decade of experience in the NHS, I have spent the last five years working in an NHS talking therapies service and most recently in a specialist NHS anxiety service with a particular focus on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
I have particular experience working with binge eating, restrictive eating disorders, body image, pregnant women, new mums, and OCD.
I have fifteen years of experience across a range of NHS services and am trained in multiple therapeutic approaches. I am an accredited CAT therapist (Cognitive Analytic Therapy) which combines cognitive and analytic approaches, so I balance practical, here-and-now strategies with deeper emotional work. We can think together how we want to tailor the work.
I have particular experience working with binge eating, restrictive eating disorders, body image, pregnant women, new mums, and OCD.
I have fifteen years of experience across a range of NHS services and am trained in multiple therapeutic approaches. I am an accredited CAT therapist (Cognitive Analytic Therapy) which combines cognitive and analytic approaches, so I balance practical, here-and-now strategies with deeper emotional work. We can think together how we want to tailor the work.
Often people come to therapy assuming there is something wrong with them. I am a firm believer that this is not true; there is not something wrong with you, there is just something wrong. It's okay to have doubts, it’s okay if life doesn’t make sense, it’s okay to not be sure who you are, at any age or stage. Often these thoughts are the ones that lead to the biggest growth. I know not everyone comes to therapy to change; sometimes it’s a tool to make sense of yourself, your past and hopes for the future, or sometimes it’s just a chance to have someone truly listen to you, perhaps for the first time.
Often people come to therapy assuming there is something wrong with them. I am a firm believer that this is not true; there is not something wrong with you, there is just something wrong. It's okay to have doubts, it’s okay if life doesn’t make sense, it’s okay to not be sure who you are, at any age or stage. Often these thoughts are the ones that lead to the biggest growth. I know not everyone comes to therapy to change; sometimes it’s a tool to make sense of yourself, your past and hopes for the future, or sometimes it’s just a chance to have someone truly listen to you, perhaps for the first time.
In my practice, it is my privilege to walk alongside individuals who are seeking to heal themselves as they grow through life. My role is it use my training as an integrative transpersonal psychotherapist to support the emergent qualities of balance and develop ego strength in service to one’s higher-self, even when the soul feels deeply weary. This is a long winded way of describing a therapeutic style that is guided by the client that adapts to the needs and is non judgemental, that has proven successful for many clients over the years.
In my practice, it is my privilege to walk alongside individuals who are seeking to heal themselves as they grow through life. My role is it use my training as an integrative transpersonal psychotherapist to support the emergent qualities of balance and develop ego strength in service to one’s higher-self, even when the soul feels deeply weary. This is a long winded way of describing a therapeutic style that is guided by the client that adapts to the needs and is non judgemental, that has proven successful for many clients over the years.
I have eight years experience supporting children and young people struggling with anxiety or depression, self-harm, disordered eating, and challenges relating to being autistic.
I am a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapist (BAAT). I specialise working with children, adolescents, families, parents and mothers. Art psychotherapy is a form of therapy that uses art making as a way to express yourself, as well as speaking. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, respected and supporting trauma safely, emotional expression and psychological well-being. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice, based on trust to grow confident to explore feelings, experiences and relationships.
I have eight years experience supporting children and young people struggling with anxiety or depression, self-harm, disordered eating, and challenges relating to being autistic.
I am a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapist (BAAT). I specialise working with children, adolescents, families, parents and mothers. Art psychotherapy is a form of therapy that uses art making as a way to express yourself, as well as speaking. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, respected and supporting trauma safely, emotional expression and psychological well-being. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice, based on trust to grow confident to explore feelings, experiences and relationships.
I have experience in working with the impact of trauma and loss, addiction, anxiety, eating disorders, personality disorders and with survivors of sexual abuse.
More often than not, the roots of emotional problems go deeper than normal awareness can reach, and my role is to enable you to identify, and focus on, some of the destructive ways of relating to yourself and others that might leave you feeling depressed, anxious or alone. Together, we will create a safe and creative environment, which will help you to explore the different aspects of yourself – some which harmoniously coexist, and others that are at odds with each other.
I have experience in working with the impact of trauma and loss, addiction, anxiety, eating disorders, personality disorders and with survivors of sexual abuse.
More often than not, the roots of emotional problems go deeper than normal awareness can reach, and my role is to enable you to identify, and focus on, some of the destructive ways of relating to yourself and others that might leave you feeling depressed, anxious or alone. Together, we will create a safe and creative environment, which will help you to explore the different aspects of yourself – some which harmoniously coexist, and others that are at odds with each other.
I also believe in the power of sharing fragments of my own lived experience to support people's healing journeys and became the Peer Support Pathway Lead at the Maudsley Eating disorders service in 2023 after founding & co-ordinating the first ever lived experience treatment pathway at the service.
I am so glad you found your way here! My name is Cath & I am a neurodivergent therapist specialising in nuero-affirming & neuro-inclusive eating disorder recovery & body image healing. I also have lived experience recovering from my own eating disorder many moons ago & as I am also an embodied yoga & movement teacher & I use a creative & embodied approach as the vessel to facilitate a safe and brave space for people's healing journeys!
Whether it is your first time reaching out for support, or you have tried therapy before but have struggled to make changes, I will work with you to find your own unique path to healing.
I also believe in the power of sharing fragments of my own lived experience to support people's healing journeys and became the Peer Support Pathway Lead at the Maudsley Eating disorders service in 2023 after founding & co-ordinating the first ever lived experience treatment pathway at the service.
I am so glad you found your way here! My name is Cath & I am a neurodivergent therapist specialising in nuero-affirming & neuro-inclusive eating disorder recovery & body image healing. I also have lived experience recovering from my own eating disorder many moons ago & as I am also an embodied yoga & movement teacher & I use a creative & embodied approach as the vessel to facilitate a safe and brave space for people's healing journeys!
Whether it is your first time reaching out for support, or you have tried therapy before but have struggled to make changes, I will work with you to find your own unique path to healing.
I work both individually and in groups, specializing in eating disorders ( anorexia, bulimia, and binge- eating disorder).
My work focuses on going beneath the symptom level, resolving inner blockages, and reconnecting you with your body and its natural signals. As this connection grows, food loses its central role, creating space for feeling, wanting, connecting, and living more fully. I place strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and tailor my approach to each person
I work both individually and in groups, specializing in eating disorders ( anorexia, bulimia, and binge- eating disorder).
My work focuses on going beneath the symptom level, resolving inner blockages, and reconnecting you with your body and its natural signals. As this connection grows, food loses its central role, creating space for feeling, wanting, connecting, and living more fully. I place strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and tailor my approach to each person
I also have specialist experience in body image concerns and disordered eating, drawing on my ten years of experience in the fitness industry.
Many people feel stuck in patterns they can’t explain or repeat unhealthy dynamics that leave them frustrated or disconnected. Together, we’ll explore the deeper emotional roots of these challenges, helping you achieve greater self-awareness and long-lasting change, not just symptom management.
I also have specialist experience in body image concerns and disordered eating, drawing on my ten years of experience in the fitness industry.
Many people feel stuck in patterns they can’t explain or repeat unhealthy dynamics that leave them frustrated or disconnected. Together, we’ll explore the deeper emotional roots of these challenges, helping you achieve greater self-awareness and long-lasting change, not just symptom management.
I specialise in eating disorders and can also help with anxiety disorders and depression.
I am an Occupational Therapist and Cognitive-Behavioural therapist. I want to support you having a meaningful life despite your difficulties. I believe in the importance of personal recovery and that there is hope for everyone. I can help you be more confident in yourself, find ways to manage negative thoughts and emotions, find motivation to participate in a range of meaningful occupations; replace unhealthy routines with healthier ones; rebuild your identity by developing new roles outside of the illness, and improve motivation and confidence. Recovery is possible and you don't have to do this alone.
I specialise in eating disorders and can also help with anxiety disorders and depression.
I am an Occupational Therapist and Cognitive-Behavioural therapist. I want to support you having a meaningful life despite your difficulties. I believe in the importance of personal recovery and that there is hope for everyone. I can help you be more confident in yourself, find ways to manage negative thoughts and emotions, find motivation to participate in a range of meaningful occupations; replace unhealthy routines with healthier ones; rebuild your identity by developing new roles outside of the illness, and improve motivation and confidence. Recovery is possible and you don't have to do this alone.
I specialise in working with clients who struggle with their body image, have disordered eating or an eating disorder, self-criticism and feel overwhelmed by their emotions and uncertainty.
Hello, I'm Laura, a therapist who works with people who’ve learned to cope by pushing themselves, over thinking or trying to stay in control. Rather than just focusing on symptoms, we’ll look at the bigger picture; the patterns that may have developed over time, the triggers that activate them, and the factors that keep you stuck.
In therapy, we focus on building emotional tolerance, managing your inner critic and helping you develop a more compassionate, realistic relationship with yourself.
I specialise in working with clients who struggle with their body image, have disordered eating or an eating disorder, self-criticism and feel overwhelmed by their emotions and uncertainty.
Hello, I'm Laura, a therapist who works with people who’ve learned to cope by pushing themselves, over thinking or trying to stay in control. Rather than just focusing on symptoms, we’ll look at the bigger picture; the patterns that may have developed over time, the triggers that activate them, and the factors that keep you stuck.
In therapy, we focus on building emotional tolerance, managing your inner critic and helping you develop a more compassionate, realistic relationship with yourself.
I have dedicated the majority of my career as Clinical Psychologist thus far to helping people suffering from various forms of eating disorder, such anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder or emotional eating.
I see a symptom as a warning signal, a sign that you should adopt a different stance in relation to your life: It is very important to understand the meaning of these signs, so that you can positively transform them into your new personal insight and resource.
I have dedicated the majority of my career as Clinical Psychologist thus far to helping people suffering from various forms of eating disorder, such anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder or emotional eating.
I see a symptom as a warning signal, a sign that you should adopt a different stance in relation to your life: It is very important to understand the meaning of these signs, so that you can positively transform them into your new personal insight and resource.
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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.