Eating Disorders Counselling in Twickenham
I'm Toyin, an experienced young persons counsellor who connects well with my clients. This good connection is what makes therapy work. So if the start of adult life is a struggle, or you're overwhelmed with anger, confusion, low mood or anxiety together we can work through these difficult thoughts and feelings in a way that will help empower you. If you
are feeling stuck due to a recent bereavement, loss or trauma I can help make sense of such experiences. If you are beginning your career, in higher education, on an apprenticeship scheme, or an adolescent in college who is struggling, I warmly welcome you into my therapy room.
I'm Toyin, an experienced young persons counsellor who connects well with my clients. This good connection is what makes therapy work. So if the start of adult life is a struggle, or you're overwhelmed with anger, confusion, low mood or anxiety together we can work through these difficult thoughts and feelings in a way that will help empower you. If you
are feeling stuck due to a recent bereavement, loss or trauma I can help make sense of such experiences. If you are beginning your career, in higher education, on an apprenticeship scheme, or an adolescent in college who is struggling, I warmly welcome you into my therapy room.
Reaching out and asking for help can be both scary and difficult. You may be struggling with things in your life and you don't know how to manage them. My aim is to provide a safe and confidential space in which you will be heard without the fear of being judged. Where you will feel accepted for who you are. As an Integrative Relational counsellor I blend different theories and approaches to suit you specific and needs. Together we will work side by side as you embark on your therapeutic journey.
Reaching out and asking for help can be both scary and difficult. You may be struggling with things in your life and you don't know how to manage them. My aim is to provide a safe and confidential space in which you will be heard without the fear of being judged. Where you will feel accepted for who you are. As an Integrative Relational counsellor I blend different theories and approaches to suit you specific and needs. Together we will work side by side as you embark on your therapeutic journey.
While there are many different approaches to psychotherapy and counselling, I work principally within the psychoanalytic tradition, a key part of which is to work in collaboration with clients to try to understand the unconscious origins of difficulties affecting our lives in the present. The aim is not to give advice, but rather to support people who have reached a point in their lives where they feel themselves to be facing difficult, sometimes confusing feelings and states of mind, to offer a reliable place to come and be listened to, without fear of being judged, criticised or told what to do.
While there are many different approaches to psychotherapy and counselling, I work principally within the psychoanalytic tradition, a key part of which is to work in collaboration with clients to try to understand the unconscious origins of difficulties affecting our lives in the present. The aim is not to give advice, but rather to support people who have reached a point in their lives where they feel themselves to be facing difficult, sometimes confusing feelings and states of mind, to offer a reliable place to come and be listened to, without fear of being judged, criticised or told what to do.
Are you a parent, teenager or child looking for support from an experienced and compassionate counsellor to work through challenges and reach a better place? We offer both counselling and coaching and tailor our service to your needs by working with the individual child or teenager, the parent or both. We are experts in treating common psychological problems faced by young people today. We create a safe and comfortable environment in which they can explore these issues. As well as being highly trained psychotherapists, we are also parents with plenty of real life experience of navigating the challenges that family life can bring.
Are you a parent, teenager or child looking for support from an experienced and compassionate counsellor to work through challenges and reach a better place? We offer both counselling and coaching and tailor our service to your needs by working with the individual child or teenager, the parent or both. We are experts in treating common psychological problems faced by young people today. We create a safe and comfortable environment in which they can explore these issues. As well as being highly trained psychotherapists, we are also parents with plenty of real life experience of navigating the challenges that family life can bring.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist specialising in women's mental health, with particular expertise in perinatal mental health, trauma and anxiety. You might be struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, OCD, burnout or trauma and want to find ways to feel better again. I also have many years clinical experience working in the NHS, most recently in perinatal services, supporting women through birth trauma, fertility difficulties, pregnancy, loss and motherhood. I can offer a safe space to explore what is going on for you and think together about ways we can help you.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist specialising in women's mental health, with particular expertise in perinatal mental health, trauma and anxiety. You might be struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, OCD, burnout or trauma and want to find ways to feel better again. I also have many years clinical experience working in the NHS, most recently in perinatal services, supporting women through birth trauma, fertility difficulties, pregnancy, loss and motherhood. I can offer a safe space to explore what is going on for you and think together about ways we can help you.
With over 11 years of clinical experience, I work with Turkish-speaking children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming with intense stress, anxiety, or relationship difficulties. Living in another country can make it even harder to find a safe space where you can truly express yourself. At this point, having a therapist who speaks your own language can make a meaningful difference.
With over 11 years of clinical experience, I work with Turkish-speaking children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming with intense stress, anxiety, or relationship difficulties. Living in another country can make it even harder to find a safe space where you can truly express yourself. At this point, having a therapist who speaks your own language can make a meaningful difference.
I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Psychological Society (BPS) registered Counselling Psychologist. I have been working with clients therapeutically since 2016 in the NHS and in private practice.
In my private practice I specialise in supporting women experiencing emotional and psychological distress. I help women facing challenges including fertility issues, perinatal and postnatal anxiety, postnatal depression, trauma, menopause difficulties, burnout, ageing, and women's health issues.
I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Psychological Society (BPS) registered Counselling Psychologist. I have been working with clients therapeutically since 2016 in the NHS and in private practice.
In my private practice I specialise in supporting women experiencing emotional and psychological distress. I help women facing challenges including fertility issues, perinatal and postnatal anxiety, postnatal depression, trauma, menopause difficulties, burnout, ageing, and women's health issues.
I offer adults and young people support with a wide range of difficulties and situations including: anxiety, stress, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, life crisis and transitions in a non-judgmental, confidential and safe environment. Following an integrative approach, I draw on different theories and research to provide a supportive and collaborative therapy to suit each individual client. I am guided by each person to work at the pace and depth which they feel comfortable with.
I offer adults and young people support with a wide range of difficulties and situations including: anxiety, stress, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, life crisis and transitions in a non-judgmental, confidential and safe environment. Following an integrative approach, I draw on different theories and research to provide a supportive and collaborative therapy to suit each individual client. I am guided by each person to work at the pace and depth which they feel comfortable with.
Hello and welcome. I'm an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist and have worked in private practice for over 10 years. I offer a confidential space where you can feel safe, understood and trusted as you start to explore the reasons why you feel the way you do. .
I work with anxiety, depression, panic disorder, family/relationship issues, loss, low self-esteem, work-related stress, and addictions (alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex and internet). I have nearly 30 years experience of working with 12-step programmes.
I work with clients in my therapy room in central Richmond and online.
Hello and welcome. I'm an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist and have worked in private practice for over 10 years. I offer a confidential space where you can feel safe, understood and trusted as you start to explore the reasons why you feel the way you do. .
I work with anxiety, depression, panic disorder, family/relationship issues, loss, low self-esteem, work-related stress, and addictions (alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex and internet). I have nearly 30 years experience of working with 12-step programmes.
I work with clients in my therapy room in central Richmond and online.
Having trained at London's Tavistock and Portman and qualified at The Gestalt Centre, I combine my work with Post Natal Depression Charity, Cocoon Family support, youth counselling charity, Off The Record, and my own private practice. I work with a broad client base presenting with varied issues ranging from feeling sad to generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder, relationship issues to seasonal affective disorder. I believe in the power of an empathetic, supportive therapeutic relationship.
Having trained at London's Tavistock and Portman and qualified at The Gestalt Centre, I combine my work with Post Natal Depression Charity, Cocoon Family support, youth counselling charity, Off The Record, and my own private practice. I work with a broad client base presenting with varied issues ranging from feeling sad to generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder, relationship issues to seasonal affective disorder. I believe in the power of an empathetic, supportive therapeutic relationship.
We believe in the transformative power of therapy and the resilience inherent in every individual. Our dedicated team of experienced psychologists and psychiatrists provides compassionate support for those navigating mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relational difficulties. We understand that each person's journey is unique, and we are committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for exploration and healing. Through personalised care and tailored therapeutic approaches, we empower clients to find their paths to well-being. For appointments please call us at +44 7761 931518.
We believe in the transformative power of therapy and the resilience inherent in every individual. Our dedicated team of experienced psychologists and psychiatrists provides compassionate support for those navigating mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relational difficulties. We understand that each person's journey is unique, and we are committed to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for exploration and healing. Through personalised care and tailored therapeutic approaches, we empower clients to find their paths to well-being. For appointments please call us at +44 7761 931518.
I provide a safe and non-judgemental space for people of all ages who are experiencing mental health difficulties, trauma, or loss. Over the years, I have been privileged to support people of many different ethnicities, sexualities, gender identities and faith backgrounds. I help people make meaningful and sustained changes in their lives. You are the expert of yourself, and my role is to equip you with the tools, knowledge and understanding so that you can achieve your full potential, manage difficult emotions, and lead a meaningful, fulfilling life.
I provide a safe and non-judgemental space for people of all ages who are experiencing mental health difficulties, trauma, or loss. Over the years, I have been privileged to support people of many different ethnicities, sexualities, gender identities and faith backgrounds. I help people make meaningful and sustained changes in their lives. You are the expert of yourself, and my role is to equip you with the tools, knowledge and understanding so that you can achieve your full potential, manage difficult emotions, and lead a meaningful, fulfilling life.
The modern pressures of life can take their toll on us – increasing responsibilities and being connected 24/7 can leave us feeling burnt out, anxious, and overwhelmed. Even when we do manage to disconnect, we find it difficult to disconnect from our racing thoughts. If you’re new to therapy it can be daunting, however taking this brave step can be rewarding. It can give you the space to explore what is really going on, process difficult emotions, develop healthy coping strategies and restore your mental well-being - so that you aren’t just surviving, but thriving in the world.
The modern pressures of life can take their toll on us – increasing responsibilities and being connected 24/7 can leave us feeling burnt out, anxious, and overwhelmed. Even when we do manage to disconnect, we find it difficult to disconnect from our racing thoughts. If you’re new to therapy it can be daunting, however taking this brave step can be rewarding. It can give you the space to explore what is really going on, process difficult emotions, develop healthy coping strategies and restore your mental well-being - so that you aren’t just surviving, but thriving in the world.
There are times in everyone's life when we might feel angry, sad, worried or anxious and this is perfectly normal. However, if you are looking for support through a difficult time or want to make sense of your thoughts and feelings, then having the opportunity to talk openly and freely with a counsellor can help. Counselling and self-exploration can move you toward a more positive and enjoyable life, bringing you closer to living your life well and being the person you want to be.
There are times in everyone's life when we might feel angry, sad, worried or anxious and this is perfectly normal. However, if you are looking for support through a difficult time or want to make sense of your thoughts and feelings, then having the opportunity to talk openly and freely with a counsellor can help. Counselling and self-exploration can move you toward a more positive and enjoyable life, bringing you closer to living your life well and being the person you want to be.
I work with clients on many issues including depression, anxiety, self-worth and anger management and have a special interest in the field of addiction, dependent behaviours and other coping strategies like self-harm, eating disorders and OCD.
I am an integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for you to discuss your thoughts and feelings. Once identified you can work through those things that are troubling you in your life. The sessions and direction of therapy will be led by you. This can be short-term solution focused work, or more open ended where you can explore your life experiences to see how your past is affecting your present. We can also work on dysfunctional and distorted thought patterns, allowing you to discover new ways of being. Together we can identify the tools you need to flourish.
I work with clients on many issues including depression, anxiety, self-worth and anger management and have a special interest in the field of addiction, dependent behaviours and other coping strategies like self-harm, eating disorders and OCD.
I am an integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for you to discuss your thoughts and feelings. Once identified you can work through those things that are troubling you in your life. The sessions and direction of therapy will be led by you. This can be short-term solution focused work, or more open ended where you can explore your life experiences to see how your past is affecting your present. We can also work on dysfunctional and distorted thought patterns, allowing you to discover new ways of being. Together we can identify the tools you need to flourish.
I work with highly driven professionals, entrepreneurs and people in demanding roles, often in tech, finance, law, media and the arts. Many are thoughtful, reflective and used to holding things together externally, while privately feeling tense, stuck, burnt out, emotionally shut down, or caught in patterns they understand clearly but cannot seem to change.
I work with highly driven professionals, entrepreneurs and people in demanding roles, often in tech, finance, law, media and the arts. Many are thoughtful, reflective and used to holding things together externally, while privately feeling tense, stuck, burnt out, emotionally shut down, or caught in patterns they understand clearly but cannot seem to change.
I wonder if you have been feeling sad, stressed or anxious? Have these feelings been with you for a long time? Are you wondering when they will reappear? It’s like dreading what is around the corner and finding it hard to enjoy or feel good in the present. Other people look like they’re having fun but your world is a shade of grey. Things that you loved doing no longer give you happiness and it's hard to concentrate. At times it takes lots of energy to go out or spend time with people who care about you. Your confidence and ability to cope disappear as you become stuck and the people around you become as worn down as you feel.
I wonder if you have been feeling sad, stressed or anxious? Have these feelings been with you for a long time? Are you wondering when they will reappear? It’s like dreading what is around the corner and finding it hard to enjoy or feel good in the present. Other people look like they’re having fun but your world is a shade of grey. Things that you loved doing no longer give you happiness and it's hard to concentrate. At times it takes lots of energy to go out or spend time with people who care about you. Your confidence and ability to cope disappear as you become stuck and the people around you become as worn down as you feel.
Sometimes you may feel able to talk to trusted family or friends. However, at this moment, a private, secluded space may be what you need if you feel depressed, low, anxious, scared, or hopeless because of a current situation or something that happened in previous relationships. As a result, unwanted thoughts or images keep feeding overwhelming feelings and unwanted behaviours. These feelings, thoughts, and behaviours can feel too difficult to understand, manage, or share with anyone, leaving you feeling alone or misunderstood. I offer privacy and a trusted space where you can share your experiences at your own pace.
Sometimes you may feel able to talk to trusted family or friends. However, at this moment, a private, secluded space may be what you need if you feel depressed, low, anxious, scared, or hopeless because of a current situation or something that happened in previous relationships. As a result, unwanted thoughts or images keep feeding overwhelming feelings and unwanted behaviours. These feelings, thoughts, and behaviours can feel too difficult to understand, manage, or share with anyone, leaving you feeling alone or misunderstood. I offer privacy and a trusted space where you can share your experiences at your own pace.
We all wish for our children to thrive and live life to their full potential. Difficulties however may arise in life which may lead to children/teenagers struggling with day-to-day, experiencing overwhelm and worries they are unable to manage. This may be due to a traumatic event, changes within the family unit, loss of a loved, challenges due to being neurodivergent and/or the impact of the demands of school and the environment. At times it may be a combination of challenges which even the child or caregiver may not understand the root of.
Counselling for the child or adolescent or specialist support for the parent can help.
We all wish for our children to thrive and live life to their full potential. Difficulties however may arise in life which may lead to children/teenagers struggling with day-to-day, experiencing overwhelm and worries they are unable to manage. This may be due to a traumatic event, changes within the family unit, loss of a loved, challenges due to being neurodivergent and/or the impact of the demands of school and the environment. At times it may be a combination of challenges which even the child or caregiver may not understand the root of.
Counselling for the child or adolescent or specialist support for the parent can help.
Often people find that painful experiences and relationships in their past mean that things in the present can be complicated and sometimes hard to bear. They affect how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about the world and how we relate to other people we encounter. If we work together we’ll explore what brought you to therapy now and think together about where the difficulties in your present might have come from. I will listen very carefully to you in order to appreciate what you are feeling so that we can begin to see how you might find a greater freedom in your life.
Often people find that painful experiences and relationships in their past mean that things in the present can be complicated and sometimes hard to bear. They affect how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about the world and how we relate to other people we encounter. If we work together we’ll explore what brought you to therapy now and think together about where the difficulties in your present might have come from. I will listen very carefully to you in order to appreciate what you are feeling so that we can begin to see how you might find a greater freedom in your life.
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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.