Eating Disorders Counselling in Milton Keynes

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Anya Amrith
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
6 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in trauma, sexual abuse, eating disorders, neurodiversity, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, emotional neglect and PTSD/CPTSD.
I work in a relational way alongside clients using symbol/metaphor to gently identify experiences that words are difficult to define, using a dual processing technique. This includes talking in addition to the client’s choice of working with postcards, objects, marks/words on paper, dreams or perhaps a song that resonates with you. You may just want to talk.
I specialise in trauma, sexual abuse, eating disorders, neurodiversity, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, emotional neglect and PTSD/CPTSD.
I work in a relational way alongside clients using symbol/metaphor to gently identify experiences that words are difficult to define, using a dual processing technique. This includes talking in addition to the client’s choice of working with postcards, objects, marks/words on paper, dreams or perhaps a song that resonates with you. You may just want to talk.
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Aleksandra Bartoszewicz-Rudzinska
Psychologist, MSc
Serves Area
I work mainly with women who are stuck in a cycle of emotional eating, sugar addiction, or binge eating.
I specialise in helping women overcome emotional eating, sugar addiction, and binge eating through Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and coaching. I offer a 3-month program combining RTT hypnotherapy and weekly coaching to address the root causes, break self-sabotaging patterns, and build a healthier, more empowered relationship with food and self.
I work mainly with women who are stuck in a cycle of emotional eating, sugar addiction, or binge eating.
I specialise in helping women overcome emotional eating, sugar addiction, and binge eating through Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and coaching. I offer a 3-month program combining RTT hypnotherapy and weekly coaching to address the root causes, break self-sabotaging patterns, and build a healthier, more empowered relationship with food and self.
01869 943719 View 01869 943719
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Serendipity Psychology Ltd Beds and Bucks
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serendipity Psychology is a team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and occupational therapists working across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Leicestershire, Coventry & Warwickshire and many other areas of the UK. Our team aspire to deliver exceptional, personalised psychological treatment and care throughout the time you need us. We offer a range of specialist support and pathways of care, including a neurodivergence pathway for the assessment and support of ASD and ADHD, and a lower-fee pathway for those who may struggle to access independent therapy because of the cost.
Serendipity Psychology is a team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and occupational therapists working across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Leicestershire, Coventry & Warwickshire and many other areas of the UK. Our team aspire to deliver exceptional, personalised psychological treatment and care throughout the time you need us. We offer a range of specialist support and pathways of care, including a neurodivergence pathway for the assessment and support of ASD and ADHD, and a lower-fee pathway for those who may struggle to access independent therapy because of the cost.
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Mimicounselling.co.uk
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi my name is Mariam , I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression and other areas. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to help you discover the unique YOU. I work mainly with adults who struggle with everyday life stressors such as financial concerns, relationship struggles, family issues, medical concerns, job concerns, or other concerns. I believe my background
Hi my name is Mariam , I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression and other areas. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to help you discover the unique YOU. I work mainly with adults who struggle with everyday life stressors such as financial concerns, relationship struggles, family issues, medical concerns, job concerns, or other concerns. I believe my background
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Debbie Strafford
Counsellor, BACP
Neurodivergent children may have the additional barrier of being unable to communicate their problems which may further heighten anxieties and leave them feeling unable to cope, this is often expressed through challenging behaviours, withdrawal, eating disorders or self-harm.
Specialising in ASD, ADHD, anxiety and depression, helping children/young people to make sense of their experiences. Led by the client, the approach is always uniquely adapted. Using a wide range of resources to play, make art, tell stories, play music or talk promotes discussions that explore feelings and helps them to better understand their emotions.
Neurodivergent children may have the additional barrier of being unable to communicate their problems which may further heighten anxieties and leave them feeling unable to cope, this is often expressed through challenging behaviours, withdrawal, eating disorders or self-harm.
Specialising in ASD, ADHD, anxiety and depression, helping children/young people to make sense of their experiences. Led by the client, the approach is always uniquely adapted. Using a wide range of resources to play, make art, tell stories, play music or talk promotes discussions that explore feelings and helps them to better understand their emotions.
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Photo of Chris Woodruff - Chris Woodruff - Carbon Sun Therapy , Counsellor, BACP
I offer a warm and thoughtful therapeutic space where you can take time to explore what’s happening in your life — whether that’s emotional difficulty, relationship struggles, or a more subtle sense that something isn’t quite right. I work with a wide range of presenting issues including: anxiety, depression, overwhelm, family tension, anger, burnout, and questions around identity, energy, and self-esteem. A central part of my practice is working with neurodivergent clients — including those who identify with autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivity, or simply experience the world in a way that hasn’t always felt fully understood.
I offer a warm and thoughtful therapeutic space where you can take time to explore what’s happening in your life — whether that’s emotional difficulty, relationship struggles, or a more subtle sense that something isn’t quite right. I work with a wide range of presenting issues including: anxiety, depression, overwhelm, family tension, anger, burnout, and questions around identity, energy, and self-esteem. A central part of my practice is working with neurodivergent clients — including those who identify with autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivity, or simply experience the world in a way that hasn’t always felt fully understood.
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Asha Weir
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
I am a psychologist and counsellor who has spent a very rewarding 20 years building my practice in the beautiful city of Milton Keynes, helping men and women, teenagers and children, couples and families. I deal with a wide variety of issues and situations including couples therapy, relationship counselling, depression, anxiety and panic attacks, stress management, confidence building, teenage and child behaviours, and bullying in the workplace.
I am a psychologist and counsellor who has spent a very rewarding 20 years building my practice in the beautiful city of Milton Keynes, helping men and women, teenagers and children, couples and families. I deal with a wide variety of issues and situations including couples therapy, relationship counselling, depression, anxiety and panic attacks, stress management, confidence building, teenage and child behaviours, and bullying in the workplace.
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Claire Jane Jackson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Hello, I am Claire, an experienced therapist of 30 years for those struggling with depression, anxiety disorders and eating disorders.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based protocols, including CBT and other integrative methods. Therapy is a collaborative process in which you and I will explore and understand your current difficulty together, examine what is maintaining the problem, and agree on how to address these in sessions using tools that research has proven to work.
Hello, I am Claire, an experienced therapist of 30 years for those struggling with depression, anxiety disorders and eating disorders.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based protocols, including CBT and other integrative methods. Therapy is a collaborative process in which you and I will explore and understand your current difficulty together, examine what is maintaining the problem, and agree on how to address these in sessions using tools that research has proven to work.
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Therapy with Rehana
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
I’m an Integrative Counsellor & Therapist. I aim to guide you thoughtfully, helping you to process flashbacks, memories & experiences related to internal conflicts, rejection, fear, chronic shame & loss. My approach empowers clients to work with patterns & resistance, gain psychological insights, do the reparative work, heal, transform & move forward with confidence. I specialise in relationship & family difficulties, bereavement, neurodivergence, corporate work stress. Intersectional & culturally sensitive matters, identity, attachment & complex trauma. I also support clients impacted by sexual violence, addictions & health issues.
I’m an Integrative Counsellor & Therapist. I aim to guide you thoughtfully, helping you to process flashbacks, memories & experiences related to internal conflicts, rejection, fear, chronic shame & loss. My approach empowers clients to work with patterns & resistance, gain psychological insights, do the reparative work, heal, transform & move forward with confidence. I specialise in relationship & family difficulties, bereavement, neurodivergence, corporate work stress. Intersectional & culturally sensitive matters, identity, attachment & complex trauma. I also support clients impacted by sexual violence, addictions & health issues.
024 7542 6531 View 024 7542 6531
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Smita Davé
Psychotherapist, MSc
I work as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist in an NHS CAMHS (Child and Adolesecent Services) service and a small private practice. I previously worked as nurse for 15 years in CAMHS and adult secondary care. I comepleted my MSc in CBT in 2015 and since then have worked as a CBT therapist in CAMHS and with adults. In my private practice I work with children, young people and adults with a variety of difficulties including mood and anxiety disorders including trauma focused CBT. I have also recenty trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desenstization Reprocessing) and offer EMDR to children, young people and adults.
I work as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist in an NHS CAMHS (Child and Adolesecent Services) service and a small private practice. I previously worked as nurse for 15 years in CAMHS and adult secondary care. I comepleted my MSc in CBT in 2015 and since then have worked as a CBT therapist in CAMHS and with adults. In my private practice I work with children, young people and adults with a variety of difficulties including mood and anxiety disorders including trauma focused CBT. I have also recenty trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desenstization Reprocessing) and offer EMDR to children, young people and adults.
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Becky Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Hi, I’m Becky. As a counsellor I can offer you a safe space to talk freely, getting things off your chest in a confidential environment or a chance to explore your feelings or things that are on your mind. I don’t offer advice but will guide you in becoming more self aware, understanding your feelings and thoughts and finding answers for yourself. I am offering sessions over teams or in person, starting with a free telephone consultation and concessions for sessions to encourage everyone to reach out and ask for the help that they need.
Hi, I’m Becky. As a counsellor I can offer you a safe space to talk freely, getting things off your chest in a confidential environment or a chance to explore your feelings or things that are on your mind. I don’t offer advice but will guide you in becoming more self aware, understanding your feelings and thoughts and finding answers for yourself. I am offering sessions over teams or in person, starting with a free telephone consultation and concessions for sessions to encourage everyone to reach out and ask for the help that they need.
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Joanne Elizabeth Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
1 Endorsed
I’m a Gestalt counsellor offering sessions in St Albans, Milton Keynes, and online. My approach is warm and collaborative, helping adults explore anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, childhood trauma, or a sense of disconnection. I provide a confidential space to look at the patterns shaping your life and to discover healthier, more authentic ways of relating to yourself and others. I welcome people from all backgrounds and have experience with OCD, eating disorders, low self-worth, abuse, and questions around gender or sexuality. I also have a particular interest in supporting adults affected by adoption and boarding school.
I’m a Gestalt counsellor offering sessions in St Albans, Milton Keynes, and online. My approach is warm and collaborative, helping adults explore anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, childhood trauma, or a sense of disconnection. I provide a confidential space to look at the patterns shaping your life and to discover healthier, more authentic ways of relating to yourself and others. I welcome people from all backgrounds and have experience with OCD, eating disorders, low self-worth, abuse, and questions around gender or sexuality. I also have a particular interest in supporting adults affected by adoption and boarding school.
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Joanne Blythen
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I work with individuals aged 14 and above, supporting a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, body image, disordered eating, self-harm, sexuality, LGBTQI matters, ADHD, neurodiversity, and challenges related to blended families.
From my own experience of receiving counselling, I understand how daunting it can feel to sit with a stranger and share feelings that may be challenging, deeply hidden, or even tied to shame. My style is intuitive, engaging, and empathetic—I strive to actively listen to you and create a space where you feel heard. And yes, sometimes we might even laugh!
I work with individuals aged 14 and above, supporting a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, body image, disordered eating, self-harm, sexuality, LGBTQI matters, ADHD, neurodiversity, and challenges related to blended families.
From my own experience of receiving counselling, I understand how daunting it can feel to sit with a stranger and share feelings that may be challenging, deeply hidden, or even tied to shame. My style is intuitive, engaging, and empathetic—I strive to actively listen to you and create a space where you feel heard. And yes, sometimes we might even laugh!
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Caroline McBride
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Life can be really difficult at times for all of us and sometimes problems can feel overwhelming. Counselling and Psychotherapy can provide a safe and private space to explore the issues with someone who has enough distance from your life to be along side you whilst you find what it is that you need. I think people come to Counselling when they decide within themselves something in their life needs to change, be that an external change or a change in a way of feeling, I have a decades experience in building meaningful, containing, supportive relationships and can be alongside you whilst you find what it is that you need.
Life can be really difficult at times for all of us and sometimes problems can feel overwhelming. Counselling and Psychotherapy can provide a safe and private space to explore the issues with someone who has enough distance from your life to be along side you whilst you find what it is that you need. I think people come to Counselling when they decide within themselves something in their life needs to change, be that an external change or a change in a way of feeling, I have a decades experience in building meaningful, containing, supportive relationships and can be alongside you whilst you find what it is that you need.
01788 228284 View 01788 228284
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Emma Hirst
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Welcome to my profile. I'm a compassionate therapist who creates a trusted, non-judgmental space for exploration and healing.  My approach weaves traditional talking therapy with transpersonal and embodied practices (Parts work, IFS, mindfulness-based, dreamwork and somatic approaches). I combine various trainings in order to tailor the therapy to you as an individual.  I believe in the innate capacity of each person to heal, and I guide clients with empathy, presence, and respect as they navigate life’s challenges and uncover their authentic selves.
Welcome to my profile. I'm a compassionate therapist who creates a trusted, non-judgmental space for exploration and healing.  My approach weaves traditional talking therapy with transpersonal and embodied practices (Parts work, IFS, mindfulness-based, dreamwork and somatic approaches). I combine various trainings in order to tailor the therapy to you as an individual.  I believe in the innate capacity of each person to heal, and I guide clients with empathy, presence, and respect as they navigate life’s challenges and uncover their authentic selves.
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Jill Cooper
Psychotherapist, BACP
Serves Area
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, especially around school, or navigating the complexities of neurodiversity? Whether you're dealing with a recent diagnosis, waiting for one, or simply feeling overwhelmed, I’m here to help. I offer a compassionate, creative therapeutic approach tailored to children, young people, and adults. Together, we can explore emotions and challenges in a safe, supportive space, using play, creative arts, or talking therapies to find the best path forward.
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, especially around school, or navigating the complexities of neurodiversity? Whether you're dealing with a recent diagnosis, waiting for one, or simply feeling overwhelmed, I’m here to help. I offer a compassionate, creative therapeutic approach tailored to children, young people, and adults. Together, we can explore emotions and challenges in a safe, supportive space, using play, creative arts, or talking therapies to find the best path forward.
01234 386785 View 01234 386785
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Yvonne Walker
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I am an experienced, BACP registered psychodynamic psychotherapist working with adults in Bedford and Milton Keynes and online. I help individuals explore unconscious thoughts, processes and feelings to work towards a greater understanding of themselves and their lives. I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, stress, codependency and relationship issues. Therapy provides a safe and confidential space to explore difficult emotions and feelings, resulting from past experiences or traumas.
I am an experienced, BACP registered psychodynamic psychotherapist working with adults in Bedford and Milton Keynes and online. I help individuals explore unconscious thoughts, processes and feelings to work towards a greater understanding of themselves and their lives. I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, stress, codependency and relationship issues. Therapy provides a safe and confidential space to explore difficult emotions and feelings, resulting from past experiences or traumas.
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Sarah Showler
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
My aim is to offer my clients a supportive and safe space for them to explore and work through their challenges. This means that I actively listen to my clients, working collaboratively together to find a new perspective and approach to their situations to enable them to make the positive steps toward their goals and in their lives. I believe that counselling isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ process and together we will work out a process that best works for you. Finding a solution to understand or accept something that has been holding you back is a positive step.
My aim is to offer my clients a supportive and safe space for them to explore and work through their challenges. This means that I actively listen to my clients, working collaboratively together to find a new perspective and approach to their situations to enable them to make the positive steps toward their goals and in their lives. I believe that counselling isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ process and together we will work out a process that best works for you. Finding a solution to understand or accept something that has been holding you back is a positive step.
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Victoria Aregbesola
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you or your child feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or finding it hard to cope with life’s challenges? I’m Victoria Aregbesola, a qualified Integrative Counsellor and BACP member. I work with children, young people (5 - 17) and adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, and emotional overwhelm. My calm, supportive approach helps you or your child feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive, lasting change through counselling in Northampton or online across the UK. Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re the right fit.
Are you or your child feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or finding it hard to cope with life’s challenges? I’m Victoria Aregbesola, a qualified Integrative Counsellor and BACP member. I work with children, young people (5 - 17) and adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, and emotional overwhelm. My calm, supportive approach helps you or your child feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive, lasting change through counselling in Northampton or online across the UK. Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re the right fit.
020 4634 3418 View 020 4634 3418
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Adrian Herceg
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Sexual Abuse Childhood trauma/abuse Dysfunctional family environments Relationship breakdowns Divorced parents Children of alcoholics/addicts Neglect Bullying Loneliness Loss of identity Depression Anxiety Chronic illness All Illicit substances Alcohol Prescription Medication Eating Disorders OCD Gambling Self Harm Sex/Love/Relationship Addiction CO-Dependency
I’m Adrian Herceg, a MBACP-registered integrative counsellor offering trauma-informed counselling in Bedford and online across the UK. I support adults facing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. Whether you're navigating relationship breakdowns, childhood trauma, or compulsive patterns, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your experiences and reconnect with your authentic self.
Sexual Abuse Childhood trauma/abuse Dysfunctional family environments Relationship breakdowns Divorced parents Children of alcoholics/addicts Neglect Bullying Loneliness Loss of identity Depression Anxiety Chronic illness All Illicit substances Alcohol Prescription Medication Eating Disorders OCD Gambling Self Harm Sex/Love/Relationship Addiction CO-Dependency
I’m Adrian Herceg, a MBACP-registered integrative counsellor offering trauma-informed counselling in Bedford and online across the UK. I support adults facing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. Whether you're navigating relationship breakdowns, childhood trauma, or compulsive patterns, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your experiences and reconnect with your authentic self.
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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.