Eating Disorders Counselling in Nottingham

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Lisa D Burley
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
In the past I have specialized in eating disorders, anxiety and addictions; however, I have worked with many diversified client groups.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist focusing my time, energy and considerations on the client and their needs. Being heard, trusted, understood, and feeling empathy without judgement are vital to the therapeutic relationship which we will build together. If you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed or would like to work on your self-esteem, self-care or any other personal issues I am here for you. Bringing to light your hopes and goals in a personal, comfortable and non-judgemental space will give you the time and attention you need to focus on positive change.
In the past I have specialized in eating disorders, anxiety and addictions; however, I have worked with many diversified client groups.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist focusing my time, energy and considerations on the client and their needs. Being heard, trusted, understood, and feeling empathy without judgement are vital to the therapeutic relationship which we will build together. If you are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed or would like to work on your self-esteem, self-care or any other personal issues I am here for you. Bringing to light your hopes and goals in a personal, comfortable and non-judgemental space will give you the time and attention you need to focus on positive change.
0115 697 2264 View 0115 697 2264
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Lily Lau
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
1 Endorsed
Whether you’re struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, or BPD, or other difficulties you might find it hard to express what’s really going on.
Navigating emotional overwhelm, behavioural challenges, and life transitions with a gentle, creative, and trauma-informed approach. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a loved one, there’s no pressure—just a safe, compassionate space to explore, heal, and grow. If you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Whether you’re struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, or BPD, or other difficulties you might find it hard to express what’s really going on.
Navigating emotional overwhelm, behavioural challenges, and life transitions with a gentle, creative, and trauma-informed approach. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a loved one, there’s no pressure—just a safe, compassionate space to explore, heal, and grow. If you’re ready, I’m here to walk alongside you.
01223 912627 View 01223 912627
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Craig Lee - Eating Disorder Specialist
Counsellor, MSc
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialise in online therapy for eating disorders and body image issues.
As a therapist with 20 years' experience in behaviour change and mental health services as well as specialised eating disorder training, I can support you to recover. Using my Integrative Recovery Model, I can help with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, OSFED, or food issues without a diagnosis.
I specialise in online therapy for eating disorders and body image issues.
As a therapist with 20 years' experience in behaviour change and mental health services as well as specialised eating disorder training, I can support you to recover. Using my Integrative Recovery Model, I can help with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, OSFED, or food issues without a diagnosis.
01325 523238 View 01325 523238
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Danny O'Rourke
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
I specialise in anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders across all ages, offering both individual therapy and parent interventions.
I'm an expert in helping kids and adults who are facing anxiety, OCD, or eating challenges and are ready for meaningful change. I work well with individuals and families facing complex challenges—at any level of severity—whether longstanding or just beginning to surface. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what actually works. That’s where I come in. I bring sharp clinical insight, practical direction, and a genuine commitment to helping you or your child move forward—with warmth, clarity, and care that’s grounded in research.
I specialise in anxiety, OCD, and eating disorders across all ages, offering both individual therapy and parent interventions.
I'm an expert in helping kids and adults who are facing anxiety, OCD, or eating challenges and are ready for meaningful change. I work well with individuals and families facing complex challenges—at any level of severity—whether longstanding or just beginning to surface. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what actually works. That’s where I come in. I bring sharp clinical insight, practical direction, and a genuine commitment to helping you or your child move forward—with warmth, clarity, and care that’s grounded in research.
0115 647 7981 View 0115 647 7981
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Jo Dean
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
2 Endorsed
I work with adults both one to one and in group therapy that present with a range of difficulties which include Addiction, Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Self Harm, Bereavement, Anxiety, Depression, Domestic and Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Personality Disorders and many other challenges that individuals come to therapy for.
I am a qualified, experienced therapist and clinical supervisor working in Nottingham with clients seeking support when they are struggling with emotional or mental health challenges. Many people seek therapy when they are feeling vulnerable and experiencing challenging times, due to past experiences or events that are happening in the present day. I understand how big this first step is. My role as a therapist is to provide you with a safe and confidential space to talk and help you explore the challenges you are currently facing and help you heal and find solutions. I have worked for the Priory Clinic, Steps Together Rehab.
I work with adults both one to one and in group therapy that present with a range of difficulties which include Addiction, Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Self Harm, Bereavement, Anxiety, Depression, Domestic and Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Personality Disorders and many other challenges that individuals come to therapy for.
I am a qualified, experienced therapist and clinical supervisor working in Nottingham with clients seeking support when they are struggling with emotional or mental health challenges. Many people seek therapy when they are feeling vulnerable and experiencing challenging times, due to past experiences or events that are happening in the present day. I understand how big this first step is. My role as a therapist is to provide you with a safe and confidential space to talk and help you explore the challenges you are currently facing and help you heal and find solutions. I have worked for the Priory Clinic, Steps Together Rehab.
0115 697 1022 View 0115 697 1022
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Clare Holmes
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
I work with all mood disorders and problems and have experience working with OCD, generalised anxiety, phobias, PTSD, health anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, adjustment to long term health problems, chronic pain, low mood, self esteem and eating disorders.
I'm a fully accredited CBT therapist working with adults and children. If you are struggling with anxiety, OCD, a phobia, trauma memories, low mood or other mood disturbances and it is getting in the way of living your life as you want to then CBT can help. I'm a CBT therapist and Mental Health Nurse with 20 years experience in the NHS. I work with people using CBT to help identify problems and find solutions to those problems. CBT is an active therapy, where we will work together, at your pace, to make changes in thinking processes and behavioural responses to situations and your thoughts.
I work with all mood disorders and problems and have experience working with OCD, generalised anxiety, phobias, PTSD, health anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, adjustment to long term health problems, chronic pain, low mood, self esteem and eating disorders.
I'm a fully accredited CBT therapist working with adults and children. If you are struggling with anxiety, OCD, a phobia, trauma memories, low mood or other mood disturbances and it is getting in the way of living your life as you want to then CBT can help. I'm a CBT therapist and Mental Health Nurse with 20 years experience in the NHS. I work with people using CBT to help identify problems and find solutions to those problems. CBT is an active therapy, where we will work together, at your pace, to make changes in thinking processes and behavioural responses to situations and your thoughts.
0115 824 4605 View 0115 824 4605
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Samantha Etchells
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I have a variety of experience working with different presentations such as addiction, domestic abuse, childhood / developmental trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, self-worth, low self-esteem, functional neurological disorders, suicide bereavement, eating disorders, sexual abuse and self-harm.
Hello, I'm Sam. I am a Humanistic and Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist and I work with adults, children, and young people. My philosophy is that our experiences and relationships shape us into who we are. I believe the therapeutic relationship can help people make sense of who they truly are so that they can live a more fulfilling life. I offer an empathic, compassionate, non-judgemental relational experience to help facilitate self-awareness, change, and growth.
I have a variety of experience working with different presentations such as addiction, domestic abuse, childhood / developmental trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, self-worth, low self-esteem, functional neurological disorders, suicide bereavement, eating disorders, sexual abuse and self-harm.
Hello, I'm Sam. I am a Humanistic and Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist and I work with adults, children, and young people. My philosophy is that our experiences and relationships shape us into who we are. I believe the therapeutic relationship can help people make sense of who they truly are so that they can live a more fulfilling life. I offer an empathic, compassionate, non-judgemental relational experience to help facilitate self-awareness, change, and growth.
0115 647 8848 View 0115 647 8848
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Dr Emma Medard
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Waitlist for new clients
I also have a specialist interest and experience in working with eating disorders (including a wide range of food and body related issues) and people coping with physical health conditions such as chronic pain and diabetes.
It can be hard to know where to go or who to see for help, with so many different professionals and types of therapy available. I know it can be daunting especially if you or a loved one are distressed. I am an experienced, trusted Senior Clinical Psychologist who has worked for the NHS since 2004 and I can help you work through it. I have many years experience in helping people gain an understanding of their difficulties and the evidenced-based approaches that can work for their individual needs. I can offer specialist assessment and treatment to suit your individual needs in a compassionate and non-judgemental environment.
I also have a specialist interest and experience in working with eating disorders (including a wide range of food and body related issues) and people coping with physical health conditions such as chronic pain and diabetes.
It can be hard to know where to go or who to see for help, with so many different professionals and types of therapy available. I know it can be daunting especially if you or a loved one are distressed. I am an experienced, trusted Senior Clinical Psychologist who has worked for the NHS since 2004 and I can help you work through it. I have many years experience in helping people gain an understanding of their difficulties and the evidenced-based approaches that can work for their individual needs. I can offer specialist assessment and treatment to suit your individual needs in a compassionate and non-judgemental environment.
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Emily Reeve Counselling Services
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Counselling can help with a variety of issues including but not limited to: Abuse Anger Anxiety Childhood Difficulties Depression Eating disorders Family Problems Grief Self esteem Self harm Stress Trauma.
I am a humanistic and integrative therapist working in Nottingham. I completed my BSc Hons in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Instituite in Nottingham and I have been practising since 2014. I am also a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counselling can help with a variety of issues including but not limited to: Abuse Anger Anxiety Childhood Difficulties Depression Eating disorders Family Problems Grief Self esteem Self harm Stress Trauma.
I am a humanistic and integrative therapist working in Nottingham. I completed my BSc Hons in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Instituite in Nottingham and I have been practising since 2014. I am also a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
0115 697 1369 View 0115 697 1369
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Sara Badr-Andrews
Counsellor, BACP
Having said this, there are many other mental health problems intertwined/linked into this including depression, anxiety, OCD , anger and eating disorders to name but a few.
I am based in Beeston, Nottingham. It easily accessible by car, bus and tram. Things can throw us off course and we can lose ourselves and need support through difficult times. It may just be that you need someone to talk to about what’s going on for you. I can help you by offering a warm and safe space where you will be fully listened to and can explore your emotional difficulties without judgement and at a pace that suits you.
Having said this, there are many other mental health problems intertwined/linked into this including depression, anxiety, OCD , anger and eating disorders to name but a few.
I am based in Beeston, Nottingham. It easily accessible by car, bus and tram. Things can throw us off course and we can lose ourselves and need support through difficult times. It may just be that you need someone to talk to about what’s going on for you. I can help you by offering a warm and safe space where you will be fully listened to and can explore your emotional difficulties without judgement and at a pace that suits you.
0115 824 4112 View 0115 824 4112
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Zsolt Kertai
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
As a bilingual culture-sensitive counsellor I work with feelings, thoughts, attachments in a person-centered way, exploring the issues/difficulties that clients presented with. The Transtheoretical Model gives a perfect frame that enables us to measure progress and also assists us to identify issues at multiple levels. With my 5 years experience in mental health and my qualifications (BSc in Psychology and MSc in Psychotherapy) offers me a good understanding and an appropriate set of skills to work with clients. Being emphatic, approachable, friendly and positive are essential to good practice.
As a bilingual culture-sensitive counsellor I work with feelings, thoughts, attachments in a person-centered way, exploring the issues/difficulties that clients presented with. The Transtheoretical Model gives a perfect frame that enables us to measure progress and also assists us to identify issues at multiple levels. With my 5 years experience in mental health and my qualifications (BSc in Psychology and MSc in Psychotherapy) offers me a good understanding and an appropriate set of skills to work with clients. Being emphatic, approachable, friendly and positive are essential to good practice.
0115 647 7450 View 0115 647 7450
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An established senior psychotherapist with over 25yrs experience. I'm here to say “What about you?”Here to support you through difficult times.If you're feeling overwhelmed with big emotions, hurt, vulnerable, I offer an authentic and accepting space to breathe, be heard.Therapy is an opportunity to feel better and feel valued for being yourself. I'll bring the passion with a little humour and as we work together we'll explore meeting your needs using therapeutic goals to discover what makes you tick, to empower you to move towards a life of stability and contentment.It's possible to be at peace with all that's happened in your life
An established senior psychotherapist with over 25yrs experience. I'm here to say “What about you?”Here to support you through difficult times.If you're feeling overwhelmed with big emotions, hurt, vulnerable, I offer an authentic and accepting space to breathe, be heard.Therapy is an opportunity to feel better and feel valued for being yourself. I'll bring the passion with a little humour and as we work together we'll explore meeting your needs using therapeutic goals to discover what makes you tick, to empower you to move towards a life of stability and contentment.It's possible to be at peace with all that's happened in your life
01777 802574 View 01777 802574
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Catherine Chapman
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and during these times, whatever they may be, we may develop patterns, thoughts and behaviours that can become unhelpful or tough to challenge. Counselling and psychotherapy can help you explore and understand patterns that have emerged in your life and provides an opportunity to work through these. It can help to relieve pain, depression or anxiety, help you make decisions, help you to work towards better relationships with those around you, or live a life according to what is important to you.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and during these times, whatever they may be, we may develop patterns, thoughts and behaviours that can become unhelpful or tough to challenge. Counselling and psychotherapy can help you explore and understand patterns that have emerged in your life and provides an opportunity to work through these. It can help to relieve pain, depression or anxiety, help you make decisions, help you to work towards better relationships with those around you, or live a life according to what is important to you.
01332 529943 View 01332 529943
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Charlotte Davies
Psychotherapist
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist qualified in several types of therapy, this is because I believe everyone to be unique with individual treatment needs. I do not believe in a one size fits all approach and therapy is tailored to each individual, couple or family using a variety of skills and experience to help you achieve the life you deserve. I work with adults, children and teens. I am online or by telephone only.
I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist qualified in several types of therapy, this is because I believe everyone to be unique with individual treatment needs. I do not believe in a one size fits all approach and therapy is tailored to each individual, couple or family using a variety of skills and experience to help you achieve the life you deserve. I work with adults, children and teens. I am online or by telephone only.
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The Psychotherapy Room
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Here at The Psychotherapy Room our aim is to ensure that we provide an accessible service to those who may not be able to afford it in the heart of Derby City Centre. Counselling and psychotherapy is a different journey for each individual - you may be going through a time of transition in your life; you may need support through a period of hardship you have experienced or are experiencing or you may be seeking a greater self-understanding and awareness.
Here at The Psychotherapy Room our aim is to ensure that we provide an accessible service to those who may not be able to afford it in the heart of Derby City Centre. Counselling and psychotherapy is a different journey for each individual - you may be going through a time of transition in your life; you may need support through a period of hardship you have experienced or are experiencing or you may be seeking a greater self-understanding and awareness.
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Nicci Speirs
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
As a compassionate CBT and EMDR therapist, I help clients overcome anxiety, trauma, and negative thought patterns by providing evidence-based tools and techniques for healing. CBT empowers you to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, while EMDR offers effective trauma processing to reduce emotional distress. Together, we’ll work through challenges, build resilience, and create lasting change. If you’re ready to heal and thrive, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s begin your journey to wellness!
As a compassionate CBT and EMDR therapist, I help clients overcome anxiety, trauma, and negative thought patterns by providing evidence-based tools and techniques for healing. CBT empowers you to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, while EMDR offers effective trauma processing to reduce emotional distress. Together, we’ll work through challenges, build resilience, and create lasting change. If you’re ready to heal and thrive, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s begin your journey to wellness!
0115 824 4946 View 0115 824 4946
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April Agustudottir
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Using a psychodynamic approach, I offer both comfort and support while working with current issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, or bereavement and traumatic experiences both in childhood and adulthood. I can help you reflect on your past experiences and connect them with current issues— helping you better understand yourself, your thoughts, actions, and the relationships you have in your life. I will offer you a safe space where you can speak freely about your thoughts, feelings and concerns. These issues are reflected within a confidential and empathetic environment, building a safe and non-judgemental space.
Using a psychodynamic approach, I offer both comfort and support while working with current issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, or bereavement and traumatic experiences both in childhood and adulthood. I can help you reflect on your past experiences and connect them with current issues— helping you better understand yourself, your thoughts, actions, and the relationships you have in your life. I will offer you a safe space where you can speak freely about your thoughts, feelings and concerns. These issues are reflected within a confidential and empathetic environment, building a safe and non-judgemental space.
0115 647 6740 View 0115 647 6740
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Justin Clark
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
I am the founder and Clinical Lead at Therapy Nottingham, a pioneering Integrative psychotherapy service based in Nottingham city centre. Clients often have a strong sense that 'something is wrong' without knowing the exact nature of it. Issues around identity and relationships lead to some common questions that clients are trying to resolve include; how did this happen? What happened to my 'old' self? How do I move on? Who am I?
I am the founder and Clinical Lead at Therapy Nottingham, a pioneering Integrative psychotherapy service based in Nottingham city centre. Clients often have a strong sense that 'something is wrong' without knowing the exact nature of it. Issues around identity and relationships lead to some common questions that clients are trying to resolve include; how did this happen? What happened to my 'old' self? How do I move on? Who am I?
0115 697 1391 View 0115 697 1391
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Martin Biddle
Counsellor, MSc, MUKCP
My name is Martin and I am a UKCP & BACP registered psychotherapist and trainee supervisor who has worked with adults, young people, couples, university students, families and many others who are experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, depression, trauma, bereavement and loss and concerns about anger management or emotional regulation. Maybe you are feeling stressed-out or anxious or are struggling at work, college or university, or you are overthinking, having panic attacks or relationship issues? Or you need some sexual health counselling or you are a couple who need some support? Talk with me in a safe non-judgemental space.
My name is Martin and I am a UKCP & BACP registered psychotherapist and trainee supervisor who has worked with adults, young people, couples, university students, families and many others who are experiencing anxiety, relationship issues, depression, trauma, bereavement and loss and concerns about anger management or emotional regulation. Maybe you are feeling stressed-out or anxious or are struggling at work, college or university, or you are overthinking, having panic attacks or relationship issues? Or you need some sexual health counselling or you are a couple who need some support? Talk with me in a safe non-judgemental space.
0115 697 1230 View 0115 697 1230
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Andrelax
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Human givens practitioners offer practical, solution-focused help that deals with mental and emotional distress in the here and now. They won’t waste time just endlessly listening to you or attempting to dredge up real or imagined miserable memories from the past. Nor do they deal in time-wasting so-called voyages of ‘self-discovery’… Their psychotherapy training ensures that they have a sound body of evidence-based knowledge and the proven skills to help both adults and children as quickly as possible with a wide variety of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Human givens practitioners offer practical, solution-focused help that deals with mental and emotional distress in the here and now. They won’t waste time just endlessly listening to you or attempting to dredge up real or imagined miserable memories from the past. Nor do they deal in time-wasting so-called voyages of ‘self-discovery’… Their psychotherapy training ensures that they have a sound body of evidence-based knowledge and the proven skills to help both adults and children as quickly as possible with a wide variety of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
0115 697 1253 View 0115 697 1253

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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.