Eating Disorders Counselling in Radstock

Photo of Maria Greenan, Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Maria Greenan
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural psychotherapist of over 25years. I work in community Adult Mental Health Services and at a University, I have worked in CAMHS services in the NHS and in private settings. I also offer CBT clinical supervision to peers. I have extensive experience working closely with clients and their families to help people identify what they want to achieve from therapy and help them achieve their therapy targets.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural psychotherapist of over 25years. I work in community Adult Mental Health Services and at a University, I have worked in CAMHS services in the NHS and in private settings. I also offer CBT clinical supervision to peers. I have extensive experience working closely with clients and their families to help people identify what they want to achieve from therapy and help them achieve their therapy targets.
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Michele Bentley at Wild Oak Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I can help you with stress, anxiety and overwhelm, disordered and binge eating, addictive behaviours and coping strategies ( eg alcohol, drugs, love, sex, gambling, co-dependency).
Does life feel a bit unmanageable at the moment? Are you using unhealthy coping strategies to manage stress, such as binge-eating, too much alcohol or substance use and ‘addictive’ behaviours? As a warm, down-to-earth counsellor, I can support you to feel more balanced, boost your self-esteem, and explore ways to cope more easily with challenges and transitions (such as trauma, bereavement, infertility or other types of loss). Counselling with me is holistic and flexible, and can include mindfulness and creativity. Whether in the barn or out in nature, together we can find positive ways to improve your wellbeing.
I can help you with stress, anxiety and overwhelm, disordered and binge eating, addictive behaviours and coping strategies ( eg alcohol, drugs, love, sex, gambling, co-dependency).
Does life feel a bit unmanageable at the moment? Are you using unhealthy coping strategies to manage stress, such as binge-eating, too much alcohol or substance use and ‘addictive’ behaviours? As a warm, down-to-earth counsellor, I can support you to feel more balanced, boost your self-esteem, and explore ways to cope more easily with challenges and transitions (such as trauma, bereavement, infertility or other types of loss). Counselling with me is holistic and flexible, and can include mindfulness and creativity. Whether in the barn or out in nature, together we can find positive ways to improve your wellbeing.
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brighter pathways
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a qualified counsellor and teacher, I have studied Counselling and Substance Misuse at FdSc level and have a Diploma in Social Work, as well as having a wide range of work and life experience. My down to earth nature empowers me to be accessible, approachable and non-judgmental which is an essential part of a successful working therapeutic relationship. Aiding people to work through their own life challenges is my absolute passion and driving force behind Brighter Pathways Counselling.
I am a qualified counsellor and teacher, I have studied Counselling and Substance Misuse at FdSc level and have a Diploma in Social Work, as well as having a wide range of work and life experience. My down to earth nature empowers me to be accessible, approachable and non-judgmental which is an essential part of a successful working therapeutic relationship. Aiding people to work through their own life challenges is my absolute passion and driving force behind Brighter Pathways Counselling.
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Cleo Reeves
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Alongside private practice, I work as a Psychotherapist and Training Lead at one of the UK’s largest eating disorder charities.
I am qualified to work with a number of issues, including anxiety, depression & complex trauma. As an eating disorder professional I specialise in working with low self-esteem & self concept. You can expect a safe, non-judgemental environment, in which we will work together to explore what’s holding you back and build the foundations for meaningful change.
Alongside private practice, I work as a Psychotherapist and Training Lead at one of the UK’s largest eating disorder charities.
I am qualified to work with a number of issues, including anxiety, depression & complex trauma. As an eating disorder professional I specialise in working with low self-esteem & self concept. You can expect a safe, non-judgemental environment, in which we will work together to explore what’s holding you back and build the foundations for meaningful change.
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Siobhan Farrimond
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
I have experience supporting clients with eating disorders, body image and fertility struggles.
I hold a Diploma and Masters degree in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy with additional training in working with trauma, anxiety and OCD, supporting those with disordered eating and the emotional impact of reproductive struggles. If it interests you, we can explore how our emotions and physical symptoms are often linked and can impact our lives.
I have experience supporting clients with eating disorders, body image and fertility struggles.
I hold a Diploma and Masters degree in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy with additional training in working with trauma, anxiety and OCD, supporting those with disordered eating and the emotional impact of reproductive struggles. If it interests you, we can explore how our emotions and physical symptoms are often linked and can impact our lives.
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Em Hirst - Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Experienced across a variety of issues including: Depression - Anxiety - Chronic illness - Relationship issues - Trauma - Stress - Pre/Postnatal issues - Eating Disorders - Body image - Sexual assault - Identity - Sexuality - "People pleasing" - Life changes eg.
Neurodivergent needs are warmly welcome as are LGBTQIA+ GSRM clients - in essence valuing you exactly as you are and supporting you as you move towards your future the way you choose it. I value my work supporting people with a broad range of issues.
Experienced across a variety of issues including: Depression - Anxiety - Chronic illness - Relationship issues - Trauma - Stress - Pre/Postnatal issues - Eating Disorders - Body image - Sexual assault - Identity - Sexuality - "People pleasing" - Life changes eg.
Neurodivergent needs are warmly welcome as are LGBTQIA+ GSRM clients - in essence valuing you exactly as you are and supporting you as you move towards your future the way you choose it. I value my work supporting people with a broad range of issues.
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Dr Rebecca Dale
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. I prefer to practice in an integrative way, meaning that I use evidence-based therapies flexibly to support you. I draw on models including ACT, CBT, CFT, DBT and MBCT. Please ask if you would like any more information.
Over the last 14 years I have worked across the NHS and independent practice, supporting adults and young people with mood difficulties (including anxiety and depression), adjustment to physical health conditions, and eating disorders.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. I prefer to practice in an integrative way, meaning that I use evidence-based therapies flexibly to support you. I draw on models including ACT, CBT, CFT, DBT and MBCT. Please ask if you would like any more information.
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Maria Brooks
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
Bristol BS8
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, Trauma, Eating Disorder and Addiction Specialist.
I have extensive clinical training and experience treating a diverse range of issue. This experience includes working with bereavement and loss, trauma, sexual abuse, addictions, dual diagnosis, eating disorders, self-harming behaviour, relationship problems, depression and anxiety.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, Trauma, Eating Disorder and Addiction Specialist.
I have extensive clinical training and experience treating a diverse range of issue. This experience includes working with bereavement and loss, trauma, sexual abuse, addictions, dual diagnosis, eating disorders, self-harming behaviour, relationship problems, depression and anxiety.
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Claire Rylatt
Counsellor, MBACP
Do you struggle with difficulties in your life that are preventing you from living your life to the fullest? Do you feel overwhelmed, uncertain and unable to cope with your emotions and behaviours? This is a natural part of life, and from time to time we all need support to help us understand why we feel or act the way we do, so we can find clarity and develop ways to cope.
Do you struggle with difficulties in your life that are preventing you from living your life to the fullest? Do you feel overwhelmed, uncertain and unable to cope with your emotions and behaviours? This is a natural part of life, and from time to time we all need support to help us understand why we feel or act the way we do, so we can find clarity and develop ways to cope.
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Ka Ming Wong
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
Struggling with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder?
I offer CBT grounded in over a decade of NHS experience, including specialist CAMHS and eating disorder services. I integrate ACT and compassion-focused techniques to help you untangle unhelpful patterns, develop self-compassion, and move toward a life that feels meaningful — not just symptom-free.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder?
I offer CBT grounded in over a decade of NHS experience, including specialist CAMHS and eating disorder services. I integrate ACT and compassion-focused techniques to help you untangle unhelpful patterns, develop self-compassion, and move toward a life that feels meaningful — not just symptom-free.
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Tracy Blackmore
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bristol BS8
Waitlist for new clients
Her clinical expertise extends to treating eating disorders and complex trauma presentations.
Trauma is often rooted in relationships, which means we benefit to experience trusting interactions to repair the original wound or to repair the destruction that may be caused by the addiction itself. My intent is to offer understanding, insight and a relationship in which you feel safe enough to begin exploring some of these things.
Her clinical expertise extends to treating eating disorders and complex trauma presentations.
Trauma is often rooted in relationships, which means we benefit to experience trusting interactions to repair the original wound or to repair the destruction that may be caused by the addiction itself. My intent is to offer understanding, insight and a relationship in which you feel safe enough to begin exploring some of these things.
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Heather Coombe
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bath BA2
with eating disorders I may use more practical interventions than in my grief or relationship work.
If you change nothing, nothing changes but it can be hard to know where to begin. I feel it starts with you being heard and valued. Having your story and your feelings witnessed and validated is extraordinarily powerful and provides the catalyst for change. You will gain a clarity and a sense of perspective as well as an understanding of why you behave in the way you do. Talking to me will feel different from talking to a friend or family member. I will offer you insights and reflections, not opinions or solutions. I am interested in you and your experiences and they matter to me, but as I'm not involved I can remain objective.
with eating disorders I may use more practical interventions than in my grief or relationship work.
If you change nothing, nothing changes but it can be hard to know where to begin. I feel it starts with you being heard and valued. Having your story and your feelings witnessed and validated is extraordinarily powerful and provides the catalyst for change. You will gain a clarity and a sense of perspective as well as an understanding of why you behave in the way you do. Talking to me will feel different from talking to a friend or family member. I will offer you insights and reflections, not opinions or solutions. I am interested in you and your experiences and they matter to me, but as I'm not involved I can remain objective.
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Ruth Taylor
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Bristol BS9
I've worked particularly with anxiety, depression, relationships, bereavement, trauma, suicide, and disordered eating.
Experiences in life can sometimes prevent us from living our life as fully as we would like to or in the way we wish. Anxiety, depression and other issues can leave us feeling confused and stuck, unable to move forward and take charge of our lives. ​ I offer one-one counselling in a private, confidential and safe space. This can help you explore and understand your experiences, your feelings and your thoughts. It can help you consider and deal with the dilemmas and decisions you face and it can help you understand your patterns, to see new perspectives for your future and to regain the confidence to make the changes you want to. ​
I've worked particularly with anxiety, depression, relationships, bereavement, trauma, suicide, and disordered eating.
Experiences in life can sometimes prevent us from living our life as fully as we would like to or in the way we wish. Anxiety, depression and other issues can leave us feeling confused and stuck, unable to move forward and take charge of our lives. ​ I offer one-one counselling in a private, confidential and safe space. This can help you explore and understand your experiences, your feelings and your thoughts. It can help you consider and deal with the dilemmas and decisions you face and it can help you understand your patterns, to see new perspectives for your future and to regain the confidence to make the changes you want to. ​
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Jenna Harper
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
I support all ages in areas such as bereavement and loss, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, eating disorders and trauma that you are struggling to cope with.
I provide sessions online and in person. My aim is to get to know you and how your experiences are impacting your life so I fully understand you and what you need out of therapy. I have extensive knowledge about different tools and techniques to help so you can decide which works best for you. Working together to achieve your goals.
I support all ages in areas such as bereavement and loss, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, eating disorders and trauma that you are struggling to cope with.
I provide sessions online and in person. My aim is to get to know you and how your experiences are impacting your life so I fully understand you and what you need out of therapy. I have extensive knowledge about different tools and techniques to help so you can decide which works best for you. Working together to achieve your goals.
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Dr Donna Bella Gurney
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Tetbury GL8
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), and trauma, often feeling stuck in anxiety, avoidance, or cycles that haven’t shifted despite previous therapy.
I offer specialist, evidence-based therapy for eating disorders, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), and trauma. I help clients stuck in anxiety and avoidance to understand and break unhelpful patterns. Using CBT, ACT, ERP, and EMDR, I tailor therapy to your needs—supporting lasting change so you can feel more in control and live more freely.
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), and trauma, often feeling stuck in anxiety, avoidance, or cycles that haven’t shifted despite previous therapy.
I offer specialist, evidence-based therapy for eating disorders, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), and trauma. I help clients stuck in anxiety and avoidance to understand and break unhelpful patterns. Using CBT, ACT, ERP, and EMDR, I tailor therapy to your needs—supporting lasting change so you can feel more in control and live more freely.
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Sarah Smith
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Bristol BS1
Perhaps you are struggling to communicate your needs within a particular relationship in your life; or feel “stuck” in repetitive communication patterns with others. Perhaps you have been struggling with your own mental health, and are noticing how this is impacted by, and impacts upon your position in certain close relationships. As an individual, couple, or family, I can explore with you different ways of understanding and communicating about those things which may be troubling you. I believe that therapy can help us to tap into our own resources and solutions to problems which maybe feel more difficult to discover alone.
Perhaps you are struggling to communicate your needs within a particular relationship in your life; or feel “stuck” in repetitive communication patterns with others. Perhaps you have been struggling with your own mental health, and are noticing how this is impacted by, and impacts upon your position in certain close relationships. As an individual, couple, or family, I can explore with you different ways of understanding and communicating about those things which may be troubling you. I believe that therapy can help us to tap into our own resources and solutions to problems which maybe feel more difficult to discover alone.
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Aurelia Sleigh
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Bristol BS48
Relationships, work and life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable when we feel like we do not know where to turn.  Anxiety can build, making even  small challenges feel out of control, causing stress and depressive episodes.  I offer a calm and peaceful space where you can offload, feel listened to and supported, whilst growing in self-awareness and confidence which can feel empowering.    I work with both adults and young people.
Relationships, work and life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable when we feel like we do not know where to turn.  Anxiety can build, making even  small challenges feel out of control, causing stress and depressive episodes.  I offer a calm and peaceful space where you can offload, feel listened to and supported, whilst growing in self-awareness and confidence which can feel empowering.    I work with both adults and young people.
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Lucy Perkins Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Bristol BS8
I have an extensive background working with both eating disorders and gender identity and I am a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.
A very warm welcome to you. I work with a person centred approach, ensuring our sessions feel right for you as a unique individual. My style of counselling is non-directive, relaxed and inclusive, which means our work together is designed around what you want and need. The work is supportive and respectful as we go at your pace and my aim is to get alongside you on your path, helping you explore your world to find understanding, clarity or solution. Sessions are centered around you and how you experience yourself and the world around you. You are free to come as you are and be accepted, as you are.
I have an extensive background working with both eating disorders and gender identity and I am a proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.
A very warm welcome to you. I work with a person centred approach, ensuring our sessions feel right for you as a unique individual. My style of counselling is non-directive, relaxed and inclusive, which means our work together is designed around what you want and need. The work is supportive and respectful as we go at your pace and my aim is to get alongside you on your path, helping you explore your world to find understanding, clarity or solution. Sessions are centered around you and how you experience yourself and the world around you. You are free to come as you are and be accepted, as you are.
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Craig Philip Smith
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I have 21 years experience in working with families and adolescents, around a variety of issues from personality clashes to self-harm, eating disorders, attachment issues, school avoidance and phobia, borderline personality behaviours, and attempted suicide.
I can work with you on a huge range of issues, including relationships, attachment, family dynamics, teen problems, child behaviour, neurodivergence, long term illness and disability. I will support, collaborate and try to make sense of what is going on. All things eventually pass - I will offer to weather the storm with you. I won’t be judging you or not taking you seriously. We will work together - and it will be work - but we will also aim to have fun and be creative in our work.
I have 21 years experience in working with families and adolescents, around a variety of issues from personality clashes to self-harm, eating disorders, attachment issues, school avoidance and phobia, borderline personality behaviours, and attempted suicide.
I can work with you on a huge range of issues, including relationships, attachment, family dynamics, teen problems, child behaviour, neurodivergence, long term illness and disability. I will support, collaborate and try to make sense of what is going on. All things eventually pass - I will offer to weather the storm with you. I won’t be judging you or not taking you seriously. We will work together - and it will be work - but we will also aim to have fun and be creative in our work.
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Charlotte Dinnis
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I hold a PQ Diploma in Eating Disorders, as well as Trauma and Grief certifications.
Hello — I’m Charlotte Dinnis, an integrative counsellor based in Exeter offering face-to-face and online therapy. You may be feeling anxious, stressed, or stuck in repetitive cycles, or struggling with your relationship with yourself — especially your body or food. I provide a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you explore what’s happening and find a way forward at your own pace
I hold a PQ Diploma in Eating Disorders, as well as Trauma and Grief certifications.
Hello — I’m Charlotte Dinnis, an integrative counsellor based in Exeter offering face-to-face and online therapy. You may be feeling anxious, stressed, or stuck in repetitive cycles, or struggling with your relationship with yourself — especially your body or food. I provide a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you explore what’s happening and find a way forward at your own pace
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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.