Eating Disorders Counselling in Seaham
Counselling provides an opportunity to work through what is happening within your life, in a safe, accepted therapeutic space, where you are free to explore who you are and focus upon what brings you to counselling. Counselling enables you to gain support, to be truly heard and listened to, by a skilled professional, someone who is patient, present and focused upon supporting you without any judgement, with whatever your needs may be.
Counselling provides an opportunity to work through what is happening within your life, in a safe, accepted therapeutic space, where you are free to explore who you are and focus upon what brings you to counselling. Counselling enables you to gain support, to be truly heard and listened to, by a skilled professional, someone who is patient, present and focused upon supporting you without any judgement, with whatever your needs may be.
I have experience of working with autism, ADHD, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, self-harm, stress, trauma and dissociation.
I specialise in neurodiversity and I have additional training in autism, ADHD, and neuroscience. I offer a variety of methods of counselling and coaching, including online and telephone sessions, face to face counselling in our lovely therapy room, and a walk and talk option for those who might not feel comfortable in a traditional counselling environment.
I have experience of working with autism, ADHD, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, self-harm, stress, trauma and dissociation.
I specialise in neurodiversity and I have additional training in autism, ADHD, and neuroscience. I offer a variety of methods of counselling and coaching, including online and telephone sessions, face to face counselling in our lovely therapy room, and a walk and talk option for those who might not feel comfortable in a traditional counselling environment.
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I am a Chartered Fellow of the British Psychological Society and an HCPC Registered Psychologist with 25 years of clinical experience. Under the terms of the Royal Charter, I uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism promoting ethical behaviour to ensure a dignified and respectful greeting to individuals, groups and corporate clients across the social and cultural spectrum. I work with children, adults, professionals, couples, groups, charities, and corporate clients.
I am a Chartered Fellow of the British Psychological Society and an HCPC Registered Psychologist with 25 years of clinical experience. Under the terms of the Royal Charter, I uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism promoting ethical behaviour to ensure a dignified and respectful greeting to individuals, groups and corporate clients across the social and cultural spectrum. I work with children, adults, professionals, couples, groups, charities, and corporate clients.
Dr Claire Guinan - Disordered Eating Recovery
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
For the past 11 years, I've specialised in disordered eating (e.g. "emotional eating") and eating disorders (including binge eating disorder and bulimia), in addition to associated issues, such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, low self-esteem, poor body image, self-sabotaging behaviours, fear of change, and weight-related difficulties.
I offer psychological assessment, formulation, therapy, consultation, supervision, pre-bariatric surgery assessment and post-surgery support.
For the past 11 years, I've specialised in disordered eating (e.g. "emotional eating") and eating disorders (including binge eating disorder and bulimia), in addition to associated issues, such as anxiety, low mood, trauma, low self-esteem, poor body image, self-sabotaging behaviours, fear of change, and weight-related difficulties.
I offer psychological assessment, formulation, therapy, consultation, supervision, pre-bariatric surgery assessment and post-surgery support.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of Counselling. The therapeutic relationship can provide you with a safe base to feel truly heard, accepted and understood in a non-judgemental and confidential environment.
My aim is that therapy will be a collaborative, personalised, authentic and rewarding experience. During sessions, I may use psychoeducation where I feel this may be beneficial to you to enable you to gain an understanding and to increase self-awareness. I believe that a client should have a ‘toolbox’ to use following their therapy journey.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of Counselling. The therapeutic relationship can provide you with a safe base to feel truly heard, accepted and understood in a non-judgemental and confidential environment.
My aim is that therapy will be a collaborative, personalised, authentic and rewarding experience. During sessions, I may use psychoeducation where I feel this may be beneficial to you to enable you to gain an understanding and to increase self-awareness. I believe that a client should have a ‘toolbox’ to use following their therapy journey.
I have over 15 years experience working with as a psychologist within the NHS across a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship struggles, emotional difficulties and eating disorders.
Many people struggle with mental health difficulties at different times in their lives and can feel like it’s hard to make sense of this, and my goal is to help people to understand and improve their mental health. I'm a qualified Senior Clinical Psychologist and Cognitive Analytic Therapist (CAT). I love using CAT and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) to help people gain an understanding of the way they relate to themselves and those around them and why they may struggle with this at times, and to help them to learn how to make changes to these patterns and find alternate ways of approaching different situations.
I have over 15 years experience working with as a psychologist within the NHS across a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship struggles, emotional difficulties and eating disorders.
Many people struggle with mental health difficulties at different times in their lives and can feel like it’s hard to make sense of this, and my goal is to help people to understand and improve their mental health. I'm a qualified Senior Clinical Psychologist and Cognitive Analytic Therapist (CAT). I love using CAT and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) to help people gain an understanding of the way they relate to themselves and those around them and why they may struggle with this at times, and to help them to learn how to make changes to these patterns and find alternate ways of approaching different situations.
Expert treatment for eating disorders, grounded in evidence and care.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel like a big step, whether you’re seeking help for yourself or for someone you care about. My aim is to offer timely support in a safe and compassionate space where we can begin to make sense of your experiences together and support you in working towards the change that feels important to you.
Expert treatment for eating disorders, grounded in evidence and care.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel like a big step, whether you’re seeking help for yourself or for someone you care about. My aim is to offer timely support in a safe and compassionate space where we can begin to make sense of your experiences together and support you in working towards the change that feels important to you.
My aim is to offer a warm, non-judgmental and dependable space where you can feel seen, heard and understood.
Psychotherapy can help with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss. It can also give you space to explore any issues you're having at work, in relationships and with family.
My aim is to offer a warm, non-judgmental and dependable space where you can feel seen, heard and understood.
Psychotherapy can help with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss. It can also give you space to explore any issues you're having at work, in relationships and with family.
I offer specialist therapy for eating disorders and body image issues.
I have personally recovered from a long-term eating disorder and body dysmorphia so I understand the importance of finding the right therapist. My approach draws upon a range of models to fit your individual needs, including my advanced training and years of both personal and clinical experience.
I offer specialist therapy for eating disorders and body image issues.
I have personally recovered from a long-term eating disorder and body dysmorphia so I understand the importance of finding the right therapist. My approach draws upon a range of models to fit your individual needs, including my advanced training and years of both personal and clinical experience.
I offer a safe and non-judgemental enviroment where I help people solve the problems that they are dealing with. I want my clients to walk away from our time together with the tools to maintain the changes they have worked for and a new found or rediscovered confidence in themselves and life. My therapy is practical, straight forward and it works. Cognitive behaviour therapy was designed for anxiety related issues from panic to OCD. It is perfect for depression or anger issues. As a qualified hypnotherapist I also teach relaxation and mindfillness meditation to those who want that extra dimension to their therapy.
I offer a safe and non-judgemental enviroment where I help people solve the problems that they are dealing with. I want my clients to walk away from our time together with the tools to maintain the changes they have worked for and a new found or rediscovered confidence in themselves and life. My therapy is practical, straight forward and it works. Cognitive behaviour therapy was designed for anxiety related issues from panic to OCD. It is perfect for depression or anger issues. As a qualified hypnotherapist I also teach relaxation and mindfillness meditation to those who want that extra dimension to their therapy.
As a Member of British Association for Counselling
and Psychotherapy, Diamond Mental Health
& Wellbeing Counselling provides a safe and
confidential space for you to talk to a person-
centred trained professional about your issues
and concerns.
I'm here to help you explore your thoughts,
feelings and behaviours so you can work towards
developing a better understanding of yourself
and of others.
I'm not here to give you opinions, advice or
prescribe medication. I'm here to help you find
your own solutions - whether that's making
effective changes in your life or finding ways of
coping with your problems.
As a Member of British Association for Counselling
and Psychotherapy, Diamond Mental Health
& Wellbeing Counselling provides a safe and
confidential space for you to talk to a person-
centred trained professional about your issues
and concerns.
I'm here to help you explore your thoughts,
feelings and behaviours so you can work towards
developing a better understanding of yourself
and of others.
I'm not here to give you opinions, advice or
prescribe medication. I'm here to help you find
your own solutions - whether that's making
effective changes in your life or finding ways of
coping with your problems.
I have 25 years of therapeutic experience. I work Online with Adults and Couples based in the UK. I specialise in working with autistic & neurodivergent people. I provide an accessible & compassionate service enabling people to learn about themselves and to address what is difficult in their lives. If we have been insufficiently understood and accepted we develop ways of being and doing that do not support our well being. With an understanding, trusted therapist we can begin to make sense of who we are, how we are and what has happened to us in our lives. We can be truer to ourselves and live with more confidence, ease and freedom.
I have 25 years of therapeutic experience. I work Online with Adults and Couples based in the UK. I specialise in working with autistic & neurodivergent people. I provide an accessible & compassionate service enabling people to learn about themselves and to address what is difficult in their lives. If we have been insufficiently understood and accepted we develop ways of being and doing that do not support our well being. With an understanding, trusted therapist we can begin to make sense of who we are, how we are and what has happened to us in our lives. We can be truer to ourselves and live with more confidence, ease and freedom.
Struggling to cope with negative emotions can feel very isolating and, by the nature of some problems, guilt and shame can make us feel stigmatised and prevent us reaching out for support even when its not our fault. People come to counselling for all kinds of reasons from childhood trauma to life events as adults such as divorce, bereavement and stress and what they all have in common is a desire to feel better and begin to enjoy life. Some people find they use alcohol or drugs in an attempt to cope with their feelings but inventively this creates more problems
Struggling to cope with negative emotions can feel very isolating and, by the nature of some problems, guilt and shame can make us feel stigmatised and prevent us reaching out for support even when its not our fault. People come to counselling for all kinds of reasons from childhood trauma to life events as adults such as divorce, bereavement and stress and what they all have in common is a desire to feel better and begin to enjoy life. Some people find they use alcohol or drugs in an attempt to cope with their feelings but inventively this creates more problems
Hi I am a UKCP accredited psychotherapist and clinical supervisor working in the Ashington area of Northumberland. I have over 30 years experience working within Forensic and Mental Health Services both within the public and voluntary sector including Civil Service and the NHS. I hold an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy however I have extensive CPD training, which I integrate within my practice including Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Group Analysis and in more recent years with the expansion in neuroscience research I have trained in Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM).
Hi I am a UKCP accredited psychotherapist and clinical supervisor working in the Ashington area of Northumberland. I have over 30 years experience working within Forensic and Mental Health Services both within the public and voluntary sector including Civil Service and the NHS. I hold an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy however I have extensive CPD training, which I integrate within my practice including Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Group Analysis and in more recent years with the expansion in neuroscience research I have trained in Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM).
Your counselling journey could start here, are you finding things difficult?.
Do your emotions affect your everyday life and make it difficult to get through the day ?
would coming to counselling help to explore that and make you feel better?
Do you have low self-esteem and want to work on building your confidence so you feel better about yourself? Are you anxious and struggling to make life choices often seeking reassurance from others, if you want to work on this please feel free to drop me a message and get a free 15 minute consultation.
Your counselling journey could start here, are you finding things difficult?.
Do your emotions affect your everyday life and make it difficult to get through the day ?
would coming to counselling help to explore that and make you feel better?
Do you have low self-esteem and want to work on building your confidence so you feel better about yourself? Are you anxious and struggling to make life choices often seeking reassurance from others, if you want to work on this please feel free to drop me a message and get a free 15 minute consultation.
Hey, I’m Hermione (she/her) – I am a qualified integrative counsellor supporting adults and teenagers to reconnect with themselves and their needs while navigating life’s challenges. I offer you down to earth, compassionate therapy underpinned by the understanding that meaningful change happens when we experience emotionally safe, secure relationships, where you feel held, seen and valued. Nothing exists in isolation; connection is an essential part of the journey.
I have experience in the private and charity sector working with clients experiencing a range of mental health struggles and hardships from a trauma informed lens.
Hey, I’m Hermione (she/her) – I am a qualified integrative counsellor supporting adults and teenagers to reconnect with themselves and their needs while navigating life’s challenges. I offer you down to earth, compassionate therapy underpinned by the understanding that meaningful change happens when we experience emotionally safe, secure relationships, where you feel held, seen and valued. Nothing exists in isolation; connection is an essential part of the journey.
I have experience in the private and charity sector working with clients experiencing a range of mental health struggles and hardships from a trauma informed lens.
With over 25 years of qualified experience as a Clinical Psychologist, I have treated a wide range of difficulties. My career has been about helping people with all kinds of mental health challenges. These include: anxiety and panic; depression; intrusive thoughts, obsessive compulsive disorder; adjustment to life transitions; coping with chronic illness; relationship issues; bereavement and loss; emotional regulation, self-esteem issues as well as others.
With over 25 years of qualified experience as a Clinical Psychologist, I have treated a wide range of difficulties. My career has been about helping people with all kinds of mental health challenges. These include: anxiety and panic; depression; intrusive thoughts, obsessive compulsive disorder; adjustment to life transitions; coping with chronic illness; relationship issues; bereavement and loss; emotional regulation, self-esteem issues as well as others.
I understand that for some people starting therapy may feel daunting. I am interested in building a strong, supportive relationship. My style is warm, genuine, non-judgemental and hopeful. I strongly believe in hope, you may come to therapy feeling ‘hopeless’, if you do, I believe my role is to carry hope, until you are ready to do so yourself. I am interested in people’s stories and finding meaning and making sense of patterns and repetitive unhelpful behaviour. I will encourage self-kindness and quietening internal harsh voices. I may challenge false beliefs about yourself.
I understand that for some people starting therapy may feel daunting. I am interested in building a strong, supportive relationship. My style is warm, genuine, non-judgemental and hopeful. I strongly believe in hope, you may come to therapy feeling ‘hopeless’, if you do, I believe my role is to carry hope, until you are ready to do so yourself. I am interested in people’s stories and finding meaning and making sense of patterns and repetitive unhelpful behaviour. I will encourage self-kindness and quietening internal harsh voices. I may challenge false beliefs about yourself.
I am an experienced Women focused Counsellor, who has worked in various sectors over my career.. I have a depth of experiencing in offering therapeutic space to explore issues arising and work in an integrative, compassion focused way to develop the therapeutic relationship. I work creatively with individual need allowing a range of therapeutic processes to be used. EMDR is a huge part of my practice using creative means to explore 'stuck memories'. Working in a EMDR process helps move memories quickly and focuses on primary target memories.
I am an experienced Women focused Counsellor, who has worked in various sectors over my career.. I have a depth of experiencing in offering therapeutic space to explore issues arising and work in an integrative, compassion focused way to develop the therapeutic relationship. I work creatively with individual need allowing a range of therapeutic processes to be used. EMDR is a huge part of my practice using creative means to explore 'stuck memories'. Working in a EMDR process helps move memories quickly and focuses on primary target memories.
I am an affordable, Pluralistic Counsellor. I believe everyone is unique, people learn and communicate in different ways. Therefore, I will adapt the style of counselling to suit your needs. My aim is to help you develop skills which can be used outside of the counselling session, this can also be beneficial to deal with any future problems you may face.
I am an affordable, Pluralistic Counsellor. I believe everyone is unique, people learn and communicate in different ways. Therefore, I will adapt the style of counselling to suit your needs. My aim is to help you develop skills which can be used outside of the counselling session, this can also be beneficial to deal with any future problems you may face.
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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.