Eating Disorders Counselling in London
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Sophia Berouka
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
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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.

Mind Hubs
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
Verified
Verified
My desire is to see you thrive. I love supporting individuals on their journey of self-discovery. I provide weekly one to one psychotherapy in person from Euston and online. With over 15 years clinical experience, I started my career in addictions drug, alcohol &
eating disorders
. I worked for many years, with complex trauma & PTSD at one of the UK's largest NHS Foundation Trusts. For the last 5 years I have been in private practice, mostly with diverse women who prefer not to keep explain issues around race or culture. However, my trauma informed approach is suitable for all groups.

Billi Silverstein
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
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I am accredited as an experienced 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.
Not accepting new clients

Sophie Michele Demuth
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
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I specialise in
Eating Disorders
including binge-purge, restricting, weightloss, dysmorphia and associated depression and anxiety.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist meaning I draw on a range of modalities to help my clients. I am interested in the relationship between thinking, emotions, past development, spiritual beliefs and lifestyle and how psychotherapy can help restore a natural balance between these processes. Many clients who present with anxiety, depression and other diagnoses experience confusion, hopelessness and loss of control. Exploring relationships, meaning, choices and connections can enhance their capacity for growth and development. Therapy can help clients experience powerful personal change in themselves and often in others around them.

Joanna Kalapus
Counsellor, MBACP
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I have specialist training and a lot of experience supporting individuals with mental health issues such as; Depression, PTSD, Personality Disorders,
Eating Disorders
, Anxiety Disorders and supporting people who are experiencing feelings of emotional distress or despair, including those which may lead to self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
I am a compassionate and a fully qualified Person-Centred / Humanistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a wide range of clinical and life experience. Since 2014 I've helped my clients break through the difficulties that seem to be holding them back in life. Divorce, affairs, relationship problems, physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence, those are some of the issues I was able to helped. I work with people who want to find more motivation, emotional stability and feelings of self-worth. My goal is to enable you to feel safe enough to explore the obstacles that might be preventing you from living your best life.

Arkadius Kyllendahl
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
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Among them are depression, anxiety,
eating disorders
, substance misuse, low self-esteem, assertiveness issues, life transitions and relationship difficulties.
I am a Clinical Psychology graduate (BPS), and an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (BABCP), with further training in Gestalt therapy, and Process Work Psychology. I have 17 years of experience as a psychotherapist. During this time I have worked for the NHS, as well as for charities, private sector, and in private practice. In addition to my own private practice in South West London, I am currently practising in Priory (a private psychiatric hospital in Woking). In my practice I specialise in short and long-term counselling and psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioural therapy.

Angela J Brassett-Harknett
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
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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.

Becky Sarah Burnett
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
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I've worked for many 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 meet each person where they are at and together we work on finding the unique approach and interventions needed. I bring lots of creativity to the space, this might be through using art, images, play or music, but also understand that sometimes just talking might be what you need.
London SE19
& Online

Jan Hewson
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
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I've also worked extensively with
eating disorders
and self harm.
i am a person-centred counsellor with 30 years experience of working with people from all backgrounds and walks of life. I aim to provide a safe accepting place where you can explore your concerns. I have seen people who have been abused and traumatised in childhood, people who are worried about addiction, those who have suffered rape or domectic violence, people experiencing anxiety, depression or work related stress. Sometimes people don't come with a specific problem they can identify but want to increase their self awareness. I see individuals and couples on a long or short term basis.

Clare Sole
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Hannah Tottenham
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified
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The last few years have brought many people struggles with grief, loss, food and body, and traumatic experiences, and left them feeling stuck, overwhelmed and needing support. My professional expertise is in working with clients struggling with trauma and PTSD; struggling with
eating disorders
, body image and identity; child and adult bereavement; clients undergoing cancer treatment/ end of life care & their carers. This breadth of experience has informed my understanding of the universality of inner conflict and distress, and how the tools of self-exploration and insight are essential to effect change in the here-and-now.
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Saundra Rhoden (Sex And Relationship Therapy)
Counsellor, COSRT General
Verified
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I also provide specialist support to recover from
eating disorders
, including binge eating,
bulimia
,
anorexia
and yo-yo dieting.
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Perhaps you’re feeling stressed and anxious about work, or your relationships are not going well. You want things to get better but you are losing hope that anything will ever change. Or, you have spent too long ignoring the situation and hoping it will go away. Why not take some time out for yourself. You’ve either tried talking to friends/ family or you don’t want to burden them. The answer may be to find a relatable counsellor who will listen calmly and guide you towards a better awareness of how to move forward. I am here to help.

Rebecca Sparkes
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified
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CORONA VIRUS RELATED ANXIETIES - Skype, Facetime and Zoom sessions: Rebecca is highly experienced addictions and
eating disorders
specialist psychotherapist. She works extensively with clients struggling with depression and anxiety as well as relationship and work related issues. Many of her clients suffer with the behavioural addictions: work, shopping, gambling or co-dependent relationships. She makes a thorough, clinical assessment to offer a tailored treatment plan, with regular sessions scheduled to suit the client. Couples and individuals welcome at my practice in Paddington/Little Venice or Clerkenwell/City fringes.

Marina Pouliadi
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
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I am also highly specialised in
eating disorders
, emotional eating, and body-image difficulties, with extensive experience in both NHS and private settings.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I work mainly within a Psychodynamic framework, although I have been trained in various therapeutic approaches including Systemic Psychotherapy and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy. I draw on my range of experience and skills to tailor therapy to each individual I am working with. First and foremost, I consider therapy as a means of understanding ourselves and the world around us. I am here to help you go through the journey of knowing and understanding yourself in a non-judgmental and compassionate space.

The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
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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.

Elizabeth Bergman
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
Verified
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Elizabeth specialises in treating women's issues including
eating disorders
/body image concerns, anxiety and depression, and perinatal issues. Elizabeth also sees adolescent clients with anxiety, depression, and
eating disorders
/disordered eating. She uses many approaches in treatment including cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness and she integrates a holistic and strengths-based approach as well when treating clients in any area.

Maria Sergeeva
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified
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I am an integrative neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ trained psychotherapist (ACT, CBT, CFT, IFS, DBT skills training) meaning that I combine several approaches depending on a client, their needs and goals. I’m also a clinical psychologist and sex therapist. My main specialities include:
eating disorders
, ADHD and ASD in adults, DBT skills training for ADHD and ASD, impulse control disorders and trauma-informed care. My interests in sex and relationship therapy include kink-affirming practice, gender identity and sexuality questioning, trauma-informed care, sexuality, intimacy and relationships in neurodivergent individuals.

Kate Pryce
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years' experience of working in the NHS. As a clinical psychologist I am trained to provide a range of psychological therapies for many different problems. In my private practice I focus on using a form of psychological therapy called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Research evidence indicates that CBT can help with many difficulties which include: · Anxiety based problems including: · panic attacks · post-traumatic stress disorder · obsessive compulsive disorder · social anxiety · health anxiety · phobias · Depression and low mood · Sleep difficulties · Low self esteem · Problematic perfectionism ·
Eating disorders
· Sleep difficulties · Anger

Tennur Katgi
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I work with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression,
eating disorders
, ADHD and relationship difficulties.
I am an anxiety, trauma, complex PTSD specialist helping people who have gone through stressful life events or a difficult childhood and now struggle with the impact of trauma, high anxiety, low self-esteem, depression. You might find yourself struggling in your relationships or at work. When something goes wrong, you start overthinking and take full responsibility. You are wondering why your self-esteem is low. Some people might also develop unhealthy habits such as eating problems. Therapy can help.

Katherine Taylor
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
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Katherine is a specialised Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. Katherine's private practice offers support for a range of mental health challenges such as
eating disorders
, anxiety, depression and trauma. Katherine practices holistically, combining her knowledge of nutrition and evidence-based psychotherapy to offer a unique and highly effective experience for her clients. Katherine is an accredited member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
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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.