Eating Disorders Counselling in West London, London

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Sophia Berouka
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
West London, London W1J
I have 12 years experience of working in different settings such as the NHS, eating disorders clinics, universities, employee assistance programmes and private practice.
My approach to psychotherapy involves trying to understand and address difficulties by increasing awareness of the more underlying aspects that lead to the development of symptoms. I will start by being curious and listening carefully at what brought you to therapy: the moments that marked your life, your relationship to others and the issues that may be making life hard for you. The specific words you use to describe your problems and the thoughts, feelings and memories that may come up during sessions are all important as they can open the way to understanding the more underlying concerns that lie behind symptoms.
I have 12 years experience of working in different settings such as the NHS, eating disorders clinics, universities, employee assistance programmes and private practice.
My approach to psychotherapy involves trying to understand and address difficulties by increasing awareness of the more underlying aspects that lead to the development of symptoms. I will start by being curious and listening carefully at what brought you to therapy: the moments that marked your life, your relationship to others and the issues that may be making life hard for you. The specific words you use to describe your problems and the thoughts, feelings and memories that may come up during sessions are all important as they can open the way to understanding the more underlying concerns that lie behind symptoms.
020 3973 9225 View 020 3973 9225
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Angela J Brassett-Harknett
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W1G
I began specialising in the treatment of eating disorders in 2002 when I joined South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust’s award-winning Adult Eating Disorder Unit at the Maudsley Hospital.
I am an integrative psychotherapist, specialising in working with adults (18 years+) with eating disorders and body image problems, as well as with adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), often owing to current or historical abuse. I have been in private practice since 2006, and work with individuals, couples and with groups. Aside from these specialisms, I also work with people troubled by all manner of other psychological problems (e.g. depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship problems, OCD, identity problems, etc.), and I welcome whatever issues a client chooses to bring to therapy.
I began specialising in the treatment of eating disorders in 2002 when I joined South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust’s award-winning Adult Eating Disorder Unit at the Maudsley Hospital.
I am an integrative psychotherapist, specialising in working with adults (18 years+) with eating disorders and body image problems, as well as with adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), often owing to current or historical abuse. I have been in private practice since 2006, and work with individuals, couples and with groups. Aside from these specialisms, I also work with people troubled by all manner of other psychological problems (e.g. depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship problems, OCD, identity problems, etc.), and I welcome whatever issues a client chooses to bring to therapy.
020 3872 2576 View 020 3872 2576
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Rebecca Sparkes
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
West London, London W2
Rebecca is highly experienced addictions and eating disorders specialist psychotherapist. She works with all addictions, including drugs, alcohol, gambling as well as online addictions, sex/porn addictions She also works with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, phobias and early years' trauma (Complex PTSD). Rebecca is a trained Couples and Relationship Psychotherapist and works with couples or individuals looking at relationship or psychosexual issues. Appointments are face to face in Farringdon London EC1 or via Zoom
Rebecca is highly experienced addictions and eating disorders specialist psychotherapist. She works with all addictions, including drugs, alcohol, gambling as well as online addictions, sex/porn addictions She also works with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, phobias and early years' trauma (Complex PTSD). Rebecca is a trained Couples and Relationship Psychotherapist and works with couples or individuals looking at relationship or psychosexual issues. Appointments are face to face in Farringdon London EC1 or via Zoom
020 8103 6052 View 020 8103 6052
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Dr Sharmaline Attygalle
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
West London, London W1W
I am a BACP accredited Eating Disorders Psychotherapist. I have extensive experience in working with clients 'stuck' in the control of Eating Disorders and disordered eating. Together we will explore what is maintaining your Eating Disorder. Your Eating Disorder may have been a significant part of your life for a long time. I understand that there may be ambivalence about change; a part of you welcomes the thought of change and a part of you fears it. You may worry about "Who will I be without the ED?" and "How will I cope?" Please visit my website www.yourhaven-counselling.co.uk for more information
I am a BACP accredited Eating Disorders Psychotherapist. I have extensive experience in working with clients 'stuck' in the control of Eating Disorders and disordered eating. Together we will explore what is maintaining your Eating Disorder. Your Eating Disorder may have been a significant part of your life for a long time. I understand that there may be ambivalence about change; a part of you welcomes the thought of change and a part of you fears it. You may worry about "Who will I be without the ED?" and "How will I cope?" Please visit my website www.yourhaven-counselling.co.uk for more information
01353 880919 View 01353 880919
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Becky Sarah Burnett
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
West London, London W11
Waitlist for new clients
I've worked for six years supporting people suffering with eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety, depression and various addictions. My extensive experience has shown me that these symptoms are often a response to distressing or painful situations which can come from all areas of life, perhaps difficult relationships, grief or troubling events. I strive to meet all my clients with unconditional positive regard, with compassion and empathy. I work alongside my clients to nurture a space where they feel they can bring all of themselves, and meet even the most painful or shamed parts without judgment or criticism.
I've worked for six years supporting people suffering with eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety, depression and various addictions. My extensive experience has shown me that these symptoms are often a response to distressing or painful situations which can come from all areas of life, perhaps difficult relationships, grief or troubling events. I strive to meet all my clients with unconditional positive regard, with compassion and empathy. I work alongside my clients to nurture a space where they feel they can bring all of themselves, and meet even the most painful or shamed parts without judgment or criticism.
020 3984 8731 View 020 3984 8731
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Keyong Ma
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
With a diverse background in community psychological services, NHS secondary care affective disorder services, specialist eating disorder services, and NeuroDevelopmental Disorder services, I possess a wealth of experience in addressing a wide range of issues, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, emotion dysregulation, borderline disorder, bipolar disorders and trauma. I aim to tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of clients, rather than requiring clients to adapt to a pre-determined model.
With a diverse background in community psychological services, NHS secondary care affective disorder services, specialist eating disorder services, and NeuroDevelopmental Disorder services, I possess a wealth of experience in addressing a wide range of issues, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, emotion dysregulation, borderline disorder, bipolar disorders and trauma. I aim to tailor treatment to meet the specific needs of clients, rather than requiring clients to adapt to a pre-determined model.
020 4538 4999 View 020 4538 4999
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Clare Sole
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
West London, London W1J
My practice is an integrative approach, bringing together different elements of specific therapies to best suit each individual client. I will support you to identify and question unhelpful beliefs about yourself and to consolidate your skills and abilities to work more effectively towards your life goal. I have many years of experience of working with addiction and eating disorders. I work with relational childhood trauma-wounds stemming from inconsistent parenting or abuse-sexual, physical and emotional.
My practice is an integrative approach, bringing together different elements of specific therapies to best suit each individual client. I will support you to identify and question unhelpful beliefs about yourself and to consolidate your skills and abilities to work more effectively towards your life goal. I have many years of experience of working with addiction and eating disorders. I work with relational childhood trauma-wounds stemming from inconsistent parenting or abuse-sexual, physical and emotional.
020 3962 1082 View 020 3962 1082
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Orri
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W1W
Orri is an online and in person Specialist Treatment Service for individuals aged 16 and over who are looking for support with eating disorders and co-occurring conditions (such as depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, etc). We offer a programme package which includes a blend of daily group therapy, mealtime support, individual weekly therapy, dietetic support and occupational therapy support. We take a personalised, stepped approach to treatment so that every person’s programme is appropriate to their individual needs and evolves with them over time.
Orri is an online and in person Specialist Treatment Service for individuals aged 16 and over who are looking for support with eating disorders and co-occurring conditions (such as depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, etc). We offer a programme package which includes a blend of daily group therapy, mealtime support, individual weekly therapy, dietetic support and occupational therapy support. We take a personalised, stepped approach to treatment so that every person’s programme is appropriate to their individual needs and evolves with them over time.
020 3917 4529 View 020 3917 4529
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Billi Silverstein
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West London, London W1G
I am a senior accredited integrative Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I use my experience to help my clients expand and improve their emotional skills. I have spent several years working with addiction, especially food addiction, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and eating disorders. I have worked with dual diagnosis clients in both addiction and other mental health organisations. I am committed to providing counselling with the most up-to-date techniques to build a healing and therapeutic relationship with clients. More recently my client group has covered stress, anxiety, trauma and loss.
I am a senior accredited integrative Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I use my experience to help my clients expand and improve their emotional skills. I have spent several years working with addiction, especially food addiction, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and eating disorders. I have worked with dual diagnosis clients in both addiction and other mental health organisations. I am committed to providing counselling with the most up-to-date techniques to build a healing and therapeutic relationship with clients. More recently my client group has covered stress, anxiety, trauma and loss.
020 3962 0220 View 020 3962 0220
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Dr Valérie Wendorff-CPsychol/Psychotherapist
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
West London, London W1U
I have 15 years of experience and have worked in a variety of settings across the lifespan in both public and private sectors. My roles were not limited to clinical work but also at a management level such as being the Supervisor and Training Manager at an eating disorders facility and head of a disability department at a school. I have extensive experience in different presentations: OCD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship issues, and psychological assessments. I am recognised by Bupa Global, Aviva and WPA.
I have 15 years of experience and have worked in a variety of settings across the lifespan in both public and private sectors. My roles were not limited to clinical work but also at a management level such as being the Supervisor and Training Manager at an eating disorders facility and head of a disability department at a school. I have extensive experience in different presentations: OCD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship issues, and psychological assessments. I am recognised by Bupa Global, Aviva and WPA.
020 3962 0466 View 020 3962 0466
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The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
West London, London W1G
The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic is an award-winning, independent private practice providing psychological help and services across London and Surrey. Our clinicians are hand-selected, highly skilled clinical and counselling psychologists, who have established academic backgrounds and NHS careers, in addition to their private work. We provide interventions for a wide variety of mental health conditions and difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, personality disorders and eating disorders, all of which can have a hugely debilitating effect on our lives and the lives of people around us.
The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic is an award-winning, independent private practice providing psychological help and services across London and Surrey. Our clinicians are hand-selected, highly skilled clinical and counselling psychologists, who have established academic backgrounds and NHS careers, in addition to their private work. We provide interventions for a wide variety of mental health conditions and difficulties including stress, anxiety, depression, personality disorders and eating disorders, all of which can have a hugely debilitating effect on our lives and the lives of people around us.
020 4538 4770 View 020 4538 4770
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Eva Koumpli
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
West London, London W1W
I have previously held leadership roles (Clinical Director at a leading Eating Disorders Clinic, and Clinical Manager at a Women's Counselling Service).
Are you experiencing sexuality or relationship challenges? Are you struggling with poor body image, an eating disorder or addiction? Do you need a highly experienced trauma-informed psychotherapist, who can help you in a safe and empathic way? Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, compulsive sexual behaviour, painful sex, unreliable erections, mismatched desire, infidelity, polyamory, gender identity, body image, loss, your relationship to food, or family/parenting difficulties, I'm here for you.
I have previously held leadership roles (Clinical Director at a leading Eating Disorders Clinic, and Clinical Manager at a Women's Counselling Service).
Are you experiencing sexuality or relationship challenges? Are you struggling with poor body image, an eating disorder or addiction? Do you need a highly experienced trauma-informed psychotherapist, who can help you in a safe and empathic way? Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, compulsive sexual behaviour, painful sex, unreliable erections, mismatched desire, infidelity, polyamory, gender identity, body image, loss, your relationship to food, or family/parenting difficulties, I'm here for you.
020 3962 0058 View 020 3962 0058
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Dr Vanessa Bogle
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialise in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns, which can include treating co-existing difficulties, eg.
I am an experienced Chartered Psychologist and a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT). I also have a Master Practitioner Diploma in Eating Disorders, including nutritional interventions, a BSc(Hons) in Fitness and Health, and I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Therapist.
I specialise in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns, which can include treating co-existing difficulties, eg.
I am an experienced Chartered Psychologist and a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT). I also have a Master Practitioner Diploma in Eating Disorders, including nutritional interventions, a BSc(Hons) in Fitness and Health, and I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Therapist.
020 8059 9445 View 020 8059 9445
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Dafni Eirini Antonarou
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
West London, London W11
Having worked for a number of years with adult and child mental health privately and within the NHS, I strongly believe in supporting the client using a holistic and creative approach. I have extensive experience working with Trauma, addiction, Eating Disorders and their commorbities. Through the use of my art therapy background and systemic training I support clients to explore the role of their behaviours, the core issues beyond those behaviours and through compassion and empathy guide them to develop positive coping strategies, acceptance and self-growth.
Having worked for a number of years with adult and child mental health privately and within the NHS, I strongly believe in supporting the client using a holistic and creative approach. I have extensive experience working with Trauma, addiction, Eating Disorders and their commorbities. Through the use of my art therapy background and systemic training I support clients to explore the role of their behaviours, the core issues beyond those behaviours and through compassion and empathy guide them to develop positive coping strategies, acceptance and self-growth.
020 3959 7430 View 020 3959 7430
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Beth Hawley
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W1U
I am a warm and compassionate therapist specialising in eating disorder treatment.I am based in the Brighton and Hove area, as well as further afield online. If you are struggling with disordered eating, body image issues, body dysmorphic disorder, anorexia, binge eating disorder, bulimia please do get in touch for support.
I am a warm and compassionate therapist specialising in eating disorder treatment.I am based in the Brighton and Hove area, as well as further afield online. If you are struggling with disordered eating, body image issues, body dysmorphic disorder, anorexia, binge eating disorder, bulimia please do get in touch for support.
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Fernanda Wagland
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
West London, London W1B
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.
020 3095 0465 View 020 3095 0465
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Samantha Bottrill
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
West London, London W8
Dr Sam Bottrill spent almost a decade working at the world renowned Maudsley Hospital Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Service supporting teenagers and their families through recovery from Anorexia and Bulimia. Sam has worked privately with clients since 2012, working with adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. Sam also specialises in couples therapy.
Dr Sam Bottrill spent almost a decade working at the world renowned Maudsley Hospital Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Service supporting teenagers and their families through recovery from Anorexia and Bulimia. Sam has worked privately with clients since 2012, working with adolescents, adults and families with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. Sam also specialises in couples therapy.
020 3870 4206 View 020 3870 4206
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Ban Hass
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West London, London W8
 I also have extensive experience of working with issues related to body-image, eating disorders ( anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia) & disordered eating.
I am a psychotherapist (MBACP) based in South West London, Fulham. I have a Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy & Counselling and I offer sessions both in-person in Fulham and via zoom. I would describe my practice as combining warmth with appropriate challenge. At times, I may do more than sit back and nod; I am not a blank slate or a traditional therapist. I believe in a therapeutic relationship that is genuine and in open and honest conversations.
 I also have extensive experience of working with issues related to body-image, eating disorders ( anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia) & disordered eating.
I am a psychotherapist (MBACP) based in South West London, Fulham. I have a Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy & Counselling and I offer sessions both in-person in Fulham and via zoom. I would describe my practice as combining warmth with appropriate challenge. At times, I may do more than sit back and nod; I am not a blank slate or a traditional therapist. I believe in a therapeutic relationship that is genuine and in open and honest conversations.
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Dr Basak Ince Caglar
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West London, London W8
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I currently work as a postdoctoral research associate and as an honorary therapist in London. I am experienced in a wide range of mental health problems; eating disorders, body image issues, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, emotion regulation difficulties, and trauma.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I currently work as a postdoctoral research associate and as an honorary therapist in London. I am experienced in a wide range of mental health problems; eating disorders, body image issues, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, emotion regulation difficulties, and trauma.
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Maggie Learoyd
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
West London, London W8
I specialise in eating disorders, ADHD, Autism, childhood trauma and PTSD.
Hi, I'm Maggie, a qualified person-centred Psychotherapist and Life Coach diagnosed and specialising in ADHD, ARFID and Autism. With a deep commitment to helping individuals overcome their challenges, I provide a warm and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions and experiences without fear of judgment. Plus, I bring a unique perspective as I'm diagnosed with ADHD, ARDIF and Autism myself, so I get the challenges firsthand. I also accept Access to Work clients for work-based coaching.
I specialise in eating disorders, ADHD, Autism, childhood trauma and PTSD.
Hi, I'm Maggie, a qualified person-centred Psychotherapist and Life Coach diagnosed and specialising in ADHD, ARFID and Autism. With a deep commitment to helping individuals overcome their challenges, I provide a warm and supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions and experiences without fear of judgment. Plus, I bring a unique perspective as I'm diagnosed with ADHD, ARDIF and Autism myself, so I get the challenges firsthand. I also accept Access to Work clients for work-based coaching.
01494 326041 View 01494 326041
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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.