Eating Disorders Counselling in Purley
I am a qualified integrative Psychotherapist and Registered Member with the BACP (British Association of counselling and psychotherapy) and the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.)
I provide a confidential and comfortable space, whether you have never been to therapy before or consider yourself an experienced client. I offer short or long term therapy, working closely with you to understand how you’d like to approach your sessions.
I am easily accessible by train as I am near Purley train station and there is parking readily available. Or I can offer Zoom sessions if preferable.
I am a qualified integrative Psychotherapist and Registered Member with the BACP (British Association of counselling and psychotherapy) and the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.)
I provide a confidential and comfortable space, whether you have never been to therapy before or consider yourself an experienced client. I offer short or long term therapy, working closely with you to understand how you’d like to approach your sessions.
I am easily accessible by train as I am near Purley train station and there is parking readily available. Or I can offer Zoom sessions if preferable.
Hello and welcome, my name is Nicola. I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and relationship counsellor. I support and work with individuals and couples who are experiencing a wide range of issues from, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, separation, divorce, low self-esteem, anger and bereavement. I have worked in a variety of settings including the Relate institute, counselling agencies, and as part of a mental health team. I now work mainly in private practice. My practices are situated in Coulsdon Surrey CR5 and Balham.London SW17.
Hello and welcome, my name is Nicola. I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and relationship counsellor. I support and work with individuals and couples who are experiencing a wide range of issues from, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, separation, divorce, low self-esteem, anger and bereavement. I have worked in a variety of settings including the Relate institute, counselling agencies, and as part of a mental health team. I now work mainly in private practice. My practices are situated in Coulsdon Surrey CR5 and Balham.London SW17.
Hello and welcome, Well done for taking your first steps on this journey. I am a mum of three and have over ten years of experience working in various settings as a psychotherapist and arts therapist. I have extensive experience working one-to-one and in small groups, both online and face-to-face. I bring creativity, empathy, and extensive therapeutic experience working with adults, couples, young people and families to my work as a talk psychotherapist and Art Therapist. I totally understand how reaching out for therapy can feel daunting and sometimes quite scary. I'm here when you are ready.
Hello and welcome, Well done for taking your first steps on this journey. I am a mum of three and have over ten years of experience working in various settings as a psychotherapist and arts therapist. I have extensive experience working one-to-one and in small groups, both online and face-to-face. I bring creativity, empathy, and extensive therapeutic experience working with adults, couples, young people and families to my work as a talk psychotherapist and Art Therapist. I totally understand how reaching out for therapy can feel daunting and sometimes quite scary. I'm here when you are ready.
You may be finding life difficult or painful. This may be due to a relationship problem or something that you experienced in the past. You may feel you can barely cope with the demands and responsibilities of life. You may be suffering from low mood or a general sense of dissatisfaction. You may feel a sense of bereavement or loss. Perhaps you are aware of being angry a lot of the time. You could have noticed patterns of behaviour in your life and you wonder why. You may feel you have issues connected with spirituality or religion. These feelings and thoughts can be explored in the safety and containment of counselling.
You may be finding life difficult or painful. This may be due to a relationship problem or something that you experienced in the past. You may feel you can barely cope with the demands and responsibilities of life. You may be suffering from low mood or a general sense of dissatisfaction. You may feel a sense of bereavement or loss. Perhaps you are aware of being angry a lot of the time. You could have noticed patterns of behaviour in your life and you wonder why. You may feel you have issues connected with spirituality or religion. These feelings and thoughts can be explored in the safety and containment of counselling.
I have worked over 25 years with adults, adolescents, couples, and families who feel stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns shaped by trauma, loss, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, or family conflict. Many struggle with relationships, identity, emotional regulation, or life transitions. Using an attachment based approach, informed by RECBT, systemic family therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychoanalytic thinking, I offer a consistent therapeutic relationship where clients build insight, process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and create healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
I have worked over 25 years with adults, adolescents, couples, and families who feel stuck in repeating emotional or relational patterns shaped by trauma, loss, attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, or family conflict. Many struggle with relationships, identity, emotional regulation, or life transitions. Using an attachment based approach, informed by RECBT, systemic family therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychoanalytic thinking, I offer a consistent therapeutic relationship where clients build insight, process difficult experiences, strengthen resilience, and create healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
In today's world, life can sometimes appear to be demanding which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and anxious. I am able to offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental space to support in the free exploration of what is happening to you. I am here to listen to you.
In today's world, life can sometimes appear to be demanding which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and anxious. I am able to offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental space to support in the free exploration of what is happening to you. I am here to listen to you.
“You don’t have to be in crisis to come to counselling.”
Many people believe therapy is only for when life has completely fallen apart.
Many people come to counselling simply because they want to feel calmer, clearer or more able to cope with the pressures of everyday life and relationships.
“You don’t have to be in crisis to come to counselling.”
Many people believe therapy is only for when life has completely fallen apart.
Many people come to counselling simply because they want to feel calmer, clearer or more able to cope with the pressures of everyday life and relationships.
Hello and thank you for reading my bio. My name is Dr Ivanka Ezhova and I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist. I have 15 years extensive international experience of clinical practice, multidisciplinary research and education across the United Kingdom, France, and Bulgaria.
I founded Psychology Centre London where I am currently performing psychological diagnostic assessments and providing online specialist psychological interventions to English, French and Bulgarian-speaking clients internationally and preparing psychology reports for personal injury cases.
Hello and thank you for reading my bio. My name is Dr Ivanka Ezhova and I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist. I have 15 years extensive international experience of clinical practice, multidisciplinary research and education across the United Kingdom, France, and Bulgaria.
I founded Psychology Centre London where I am currently performing psychological diagnostic assessments and providing online specialist psychological interventions to English, French and Bulgarian-speaking clients internationally and preparing psychology reports for personal injury cases.
Hi, I’m Mags. I'm a BABCP Accredited Senior CBT Therapist, EMDR Practitioner, Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT-UK Accred) and Clinical Supervisor with over 17 years of experience with the NHS, as well as offering trauma-informed psychotherapy in private practice.
A lot of my clients come to therapy when the emotional pain or anxiety have taken over their life. Whether you’re struggling with low self esteem, anxiety, post traumatic stress, C-PTSD or interpersonal problems, I will always strive to put all my knowledge and experience into our shared effort to help you heal.
Hi, I’m Mags. I'm a BABCP Accredited Senior CBT Therapist, EMDR Practitioner, Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT-UK Accred) and Clinical Supervisor with over 17 years of experience with the NHS, as well as offering trauma-informed psychotherapy in private practice.
A lot of my clients come to therapy when the emotional pain or anxiety have taken over their life. Whether you’re struggling with low self esteem, anxiety, post traumatic stress, C-PTSD or interpersonal problems, I will always strive to put all my knowledge and experience into our shared effort to help you heal.
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I have dedicated the majority of my career as Clinical Psychologist thus far to helping people suffering from various forms of eating disorder, such anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder or emotional eating.
I see a symptom as a warning signal, a sign that you should adopt a different stance in relation to your life: It is very important to understand the meaning of these signs, so that you can positively transform them into your new personal insight and resource.
I have dedicated the majority of my career as Clinical Psychologist thus far to helping people suffering from various forms of eating disorder, such anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder or emotional eating.
I see a symptom as a warning signal, a sign that you should adopt a different stance in relation to your life: It is very important to understand the meaning of these signs, so that you can positively transform them into your new personal insight and resource.
I have many years of experience of working with addiction and eating disorders.
I’m passionate about helping people discover and reveal their most empowered, authentic, radiant embodied self. I offer deep processes that guide you towards freedom from attachment to suffering and will support you to take back your power, tuning into your deepest desires, discovering your way forward and living your truth.
I have many years of experience of working with addiction and eating disorders.
I’m passionate about helping people discover and reveal their most empowered, authentic, radiant embodied self. I offer deep processes that guide you towards freedom from attachment to suffering and will support you to take back your power, tuning into your deepest desires, discovering your way forward and living your truth.
I treat eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and obesity, and addictions such as to nicotine, cannabis, gambling, sex, chocolate, tea and coffee.
In addition to my specialisation in eating disorders and addictions, I see patients with many kinds of psychological problems: depression, school problems, sexual difficulties, inhibitions, anxiety...My office is in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, and in Cambridge, UK. I have patients all over the world, by video conference, telephone and email.
I treat eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and obesity, and addictions such as to nicotine, cannabis, gambling, sex, chocolate, tea and coffee.
In addition to my specialisation in eating disorders and addictions, I see patients with many kinds of psychological problems: depression, school problems, sexual difficulties, inhibitions, anxiety...My office is in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, and in Cambridge, UK. I have patients all over the world, by video conference, telephone and email.
I am a licensed Psychotherapist (MSc) who works with adults (18+) and specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, coping with grief and loss, and eating disorders.
As a person-centered therapist, I believe that the relationship facilitates healing. Here, you are offered a space where you are heard in a way that is non-judgmental, genuine, and compassionate. You're allowed to have a voice, an opinion, and be human -something that isn't often graced to us in our daily lives.
I am a licensed Psychotherapist (MSc) who works with adults (18+) and specializes in relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, coping with grief and loss, and eating disorders.
As a person-centered therapist, I believe that the relationship facilitates healing. Here, you are offered a space where you are heard in a way that is non-judgmental, genuine, and compassionate. You're allowed to have a voice, an opinion, and be human -something that isn't often graced to us in our daily lives.
My experience includes working with complex trauma, personality disorders, anger, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Change, while necessary for growth, can feel threatening. It often comes with a price—whether it's letting go of old defenses, facing difficult emotions, or confronting the unknown. I help clients explore these struggles, making change feel possible and, ultimately, more rewarding than the cost of staying the same.
My experience includes working with complex trauma, personality disorders, anger, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression.
Change, while necessary for growth, can feel threatening. It often comes with a price—whether it's letting go of old defenses, facing difficult emotions, or confronting the unknown. I help clients explore these struggles, making change feel possible and, ultimately, more rewarding than the cost of staying the same.
My main areas include working with eating disorders, bullying, childhood trauma, Identity, and body image, as well as anxieties around problematic behaviours.
Are you donor conceived and struggling with how you feel about your experiences? Do you have a complex relationship with food and eating and want to address it collaboratively? Perhaps you feel limited by past mistakes, deceit, fear and guilt? Are you a Millennial and Gen-Z inbetweener? If you feel chronically misunderstood, alone or struggle with fears of judgement, then I might be the right choice for you. I provide therapy face-to-face as well as online . Therapy should be a place where you can be your unique uncensored self, and feel heard and seen in telling your story. I provide a space in safe, calm and creative locations.
My main areas include working with eating disorders, bullying, childhood trauma, Identity, and body image, as well as anxieties around problematic behaviours.
Are you donor conceived and struggling with how you feel about your experiences? Do you have a complex relationship with food and eating and want to address it collaboratively? Perhaps you feel limited by past mistakes, deceit, fear and guilt? Are you a Millennial and Gen-Z inbetweener? If you feel chronically misunderstood, alone or struggle with fears of judgement, then I might be the right choice for you. I provide therapy face-to-face as well as online . Therapy should be a place where you can be your unique uncensored self, and feel heard and seen in telling your story. I provide a space in safe, calm and creative locations.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction, an eating disorder, or the challenges that can come with neurodivergence.
I work collaboratively, recognising that every person is different. Together we explore how your experiences, relationships and coping strategies have shaped your life, while developing healthier, more authentic ways of moving forward. My approach is integrative, relational and tailored to your individual needs.
You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction, an eating disorder, or the challenges that can come with neurodivergence.
I work collaboratively, recognising that every person is different. Together we explore how your experiences, relationships and coping strategies have shaped your life, while developing healthier, more authentic ways of moving forward. My approach is integrative, relational and tailored to your individual needs.
Navigating today's world doesn't get any easier, does it? Social media tells us how to look and feel and yet many of us can end up feeling shamed and inadequate. We may have goals we want to achieve yet it's all too easy to feel discouraged, out of control, and feel we will never get there. Sometimes the only thing we feel we can have control over is our eating or other addictions. But this usually leads into a downward spiral. What my clients have found is that by joining me in a course of psychological therapy they can unravel the twists and turns they have found themselves in.
Navigating today's world doesn't get any easier, does it? Social media tells us how to look and feel and yet many of us can end up feeling shamed and inadequate. We may have goals we want to achieve yet it's all too easy to feel discouraged, out of control, and feel we will never get there. Sometimes the only thing we feel we can have control over is our eating or other addictions. But this usually leads into a downward spiral. What my clients have found is that by joining me in a course of psychological therapy they can unravel the twists and turns they have found themselves in.
I am also an accredited eating disorders specialist.
I draw from Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, CFT, ACT, TA, DBT, CBT-E and more to tailor my approach to your unique needs. As a trauma-informed therapist, with both clinical and personal experience of intimate relationship abuse, I have an in-depth knowledge of how trauma can affect your life, your feeling of safety, and physical health.
I am also an accredited eating disorders specialist.
I draw from Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, CFT, ACT, TA, DBT, CBT-E and more to tailor my approach to your unique needs. As a trauma-informed therapist, with both clinical and personal experience of intimate relationship abuse, I have an in-depth knowledge of how trauma can affect your life, your feeling of safety, and physical health.
Life can be hard and doesn't always go the way we would like. I offer a range of session times where together we can explore what you are experiencing and work towards where you want to be. I have worked with depression and anxiety among other issues in out-patient NHS settings as well as NHS in-patient units for trauma and self harm. I also work with a range of presenting issues in private practice where I offer concession rates to accommodate your situation. I conducted doctoral research into the treatment of depression and understand the importance of having a safe empathetic space and good therapeutic relationship.
Life can be hard and doesn't always go the way we would like. I offer a range of session times where together we can explore what you are experiencing and work towards where you want to be. I have worked with depression and anxiety among other issues in out-patient NHS settings as well as NHS in-patient units for trauma and self harm. I also work with a range of presenting issues in private practice where I offer concession rates to accommodate your situation. I conducted doctoral research into the treatment of depression and understand the importance of having a safe empathetic space and good therapeutic relationship.
Whether you are working through general anxiety, or a specific area of shame, trauma, addiction, or disordered eating, my goal is to provide a grounded, compassionate space where you can cultivate embodied confidence and authentic self-leadership.
Healing is often a journey of uncovering the unseen layers of ourselves. As an integrative and transpersonal psychotherapist, I help individuals move beyond surface-level symptoms to address the deeper, soul-oriented roots of their struggle.
Whether you are working through general anxiety, or a specific area of shame, trauma, addiction, or disordered eating, my goal is to provide a grounded, compassionate space where you can cultivate embodied confidence and authentic self-leadership.
Healing is often a journey of uncovering the unseen layers of ourselves. As an integrative and transpersonal psychotherapist, I help individuals move beyond surface-level symptoms to address the deeper, soul-oriented roots of their struggle.
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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.