Eating Disorders Counselling in Walton-on-Thames
Together we can look at a wide spectrum of individual issues such as stress, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, grief and relationship issues.
Feeling overwhelmed and struggling with emotions? Everyone goes through periods of anxiety, stress or even depression, but you don’t have to do alone. I'm here to provide you with a safe and non-judgemental space to talk either in person at my private practice, or from the comfort of your own home using Zoom.
Together we can look at a wide spectrum of individual issues such as stress, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, grief and relationship issues.
Feeling overwhelmed and struggling with emotions? Everyone goes through periods of anxiety, stress or even depression, but you don’t have to do alone. I'm here to provide you with a safe and non-judgemental space to talk either in person at my private practice, or from the comfort of your own home using Zoom.
I tailor my approach to suit each particular individual's circumstances and issues. I have over 25 years post qualification experience in psychotherapy and counselling and I see people with a range of issues and work both short and long term.
I tailor my approach to suit each particular individual's circumstances and issues. I have over 25 years post qualification experience in psychotherapy and counselling and I see people with a range of issues and work both short and long term.
I could tell you at length how I practice or what therapy means to me. However, the truth is that this is your therapy, your counselling. Your journey matters. I will hold the space for you to drive the work, and I will simply help navigate. I will support you and challenge you through the struggles you face, and we will work together during our time to reach your destination. It takes a lot to decide you need help or want to talk to someone and so the fact you are looking at this website is a positive step that not everyone feels they can take. Talking is hard, looking for help is brave, just keep going.
I could tell you at length how I practice or what therapy means to me. However, the truth is that this is your therapy, your counselling. Your journey matters. I will hold the space for you to drive the work, and I will simply help navigate. I will support you and challenge you through the struggles you face, and we will work together during our time to reach your destination. It takes a lot to decide you need help or want to talk to someone and so the fact you are looking at this website is a positive step that not everyone feels they can take. Talking is hard, looking for help is brave, just keep going.
Alexandra Butler
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Walton-on-Thames KT12
Waitlist for new clients
I have ten years of experience working in CAMHS specialist services, with trauma and eating disorders, the NSPCC and in primary and secondary schools.
Hello. As a highly experienced therapist with 20 years’ experience of working with children, adolescents, and families, I appreciate the challenges life can bring. I am a qualified systemic family psychotherapist and drama therapist, with many other trainings to enhance what I can offer you. Therapy can be an opportunity to explore, manage and move on from difficult feelings and experiences. My aim is to provide you with a safe and confidential space to manage your feelings in a non-judgmental environment.
I have ten years of experience working in CAMHS specialist services, with trauma and eating disorders, the NSPCC and in primary and secondary schools.
Hello. As a highly experienced therapist with 20 years’ experience of working with children, adolescents, and families, I appreciate the challenges life can bring. I am a qualified systemic family psychotherapist and drama therapist, with many other trainings to enhance what I can offer you. Therapy can be an opportunity to explore, manage and move on from difficult feelings and experiences. My aim is to provide you with a safe and confidential space to manage your feelings in a non-judgmental environment.
With expertise in anxiety, depression, family issues, menopause, neurodiversity, trauma & self-esteem, I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore your experiences, and together we can seek understanding and a way forward.
I have experience working within the NHS and the charitable sectors as well as my private online and in person practice
With expertise in anxiety, depression, family issues, menopause, neurodiversity, trauma & self-esteem, I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore your experiences, and together we can seek understanding and a way forward.
I have experience working within the NHS and the charitable sectors as well as my private online and in person practice
Hello and welcome, I'm Bryony and I am a Play Therapist working with clients in Woking and Guildford. I work with children aged 4–14 who may be struggling with big feelings, anxiety or changes at home such as a new sibling or parental separation or loss. Some of the children I support are neurodivergent or have experienced early trauma, neglect, or difficulties with attachment. I offer a safe and creative space where children can build confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of self. I also support parents and carers, helping families find more calm, connection, and joy in daily life.
Hello and welcome, I'm Bryony and I am a Play Therapist working with clients in Woking and Guildford. I work with children aged 4–14 who may be struggling with big feelings, anxiety or changes at home such as a new sibling or parental separation or loss. Some of the children I support are neurodivergent or have experienced early trauma, neglect, or difficulties with attachment. I offer a safe and creative space where children can build confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of self. I also support parents and carers, helping families find more calm, connection, and joy in daily life.
Founding Partner/Clinical Lead
The Practice
Jane is an experienced integrative psychotherapist/counsellor, executive coach.
She practices using a combination of therapeutic approaches, ensuring that therapy is tailored to meet the individual need, be it short or long term. She currently works with adults, couples, and children, with GP referrals in the private sector. She has wide experience of working with depression, anxiety, panic, stress, loss, addiction, life limiting illness, self-harm, eating disorders, phobias and abuse and believes that to be heard in a safe, confidential environment is essential to effective therapy.
Founding Partner/Clinical Lead
The Practice
Jane is an experienced integrative psychotherapist/counsellor, executive coach.
She practices using a combination of therapeutic approaches, ensuring that therapy is tailored to meet the individual need, be it short or long term. She currently works with adults, couples, and children, with GP referrals in the private sector. She has wide experience of working with depression, anxiety, panic, stress, loss, addiction, life limiting illness, self-harm, eating disorders, phobias and abuse and believes that to be heard in a safe, confidential environment is essential to effective therapy.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, particularly in today’s world. I am a qualified, fully accredited and experienced therapist, here to work with you to achieve a positive outcome, whatever that may be for you. I aim to offer professional yet approachable support, taking the stigma out of therapy.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, particularly in today’s world. I am a qualified, fully accredited and experienced therapist, here to work with you to achieve a positive outcome, whatever that may be for you. I aim to offer professional yet approachable support, taking the stigma out of therapy.
It may be that you have something specific you want to talk about, you may want to calm the negative thoughts that are going around your head or you may be looking to find help for someone you care about. Perhaps when you just want someone who will listen to you, a space to off-load where there is no worry about saying the wrong thing, the fear of being judged or where feeling like you are being an imposition. I am here to help you when you are ready to take the next step.
It may be that you have something specific you want to talk about, you may want to calm the negative thoughts that are going around your head or you may be looking to find help for someone you care about. Perhaps when you just want someone who will listen to you, a space to off-load where there is no worry about saying the wrong thing, the fear of being judged or where feeling like you are being an imposition. I am here to help you when you are ready to take the next step.
More Therapists Nearby
Zoë specialises in working with addiction, eating disorders and trauma and has extensive experience of helping people through difficult life transitions.
Her MSc in Addiction Psychology and Counselling has enabled her to effectively work with clients suffering from addictive disorders and codependency. In addition, she is trained in Trauma Reduction work, through the PIT Model (Post Induction Therapy) developed by Pia Mellody.
Zoë specialises in working with addiction, eating disorders and trauma and has extensive experience of helping people through difficult life transitions.
Her MSc in Addiction Psychology and Counselling has enabled her to effectively work with clients suffering from addictive disorders and codependency. In addition, she is trained in Trauma Reduction work, through the PIT Model (Post Induction Therapy) developed by Pia Mellody.
I work with a range of issues including but not limited to: trauma, depression, disordered eating, abuse, anxiety and low self-esteem.
I work psychodynamically, exploring underlying patterns and behaviours that may be manifesting as low self-esteem, low mood, or difficulties in relationships. Together, we look beneath the surface of current concerns to develop deeper self-awareness and an understanding of how past relationships can shape the way we feel about ourselves.
I work with a range of issues including but not limited to: trauma, depression, disordered eating, abuse, anxiety and low self-esteem.
I work psychodynamically, exploring underlying patterns and behaviours that may be manifesting as low self-esteem, low mood, or difficulties in relationships. Together, we look beneath the surface of current concerns to develop deeper self-awareness and an understanding of how past relationships can shape the way we feel about ourselves.
My specialities are relational trauma, body, c-ptsd, eating, relationships and eating disorders.
Are you looking for the kind of therapy that explores relational trauma and how this is embodied, and affects our relationships with others, food, body and self? If you've found yourself querying your childhood, or wondering why you can't seem to feel ok, or why your relationships seem dissatisfying, or why you feel like you are not able to care for yourself or cope well, come on in. This is a queer friendly space and politically liberatory practice.
My specialities are relational trauma, body, c-ptsd, eating, relationships and eating disorders.
Are you looking for the kind of therapy that explores relational trauma and how this is embodied, and affects our relationships with others, food, body and self? If you've found yourself querying your childhood, or wondering why you can't seem to feel ok, or why your relationships seem dissatisfying, or why you feel like you are not able to care for yourself or cope well, come on in. This is a queer friendly space and politically liberatory practice.
Dr Maria Valkovskaya Counselling
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Get help for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma (PTSD), and Eating Disorders.
I draw mainly on:
Psychodynamic therapy to understand recurring patterns and relationships;
CBT for practical strategies;
Existential–relational therapy (Yalom-informed) to explore agency, uncertainty, and loss.
Differences matter. I invite open exploration of how culture, race, gender, age, faith, neurodivergence, and disability shape your experience.
Get help for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma (PTSD), and Eating Disorders.
I draw mainly on:
Psychodynamic therapy to understand recurring patterns and relationships;
CBT for practical strategies;
Existential–relational therapy (Yalom-informed) to explore agency, uncertainty, and loss.
Differences matter. I invite open exploration of how culture, race, gender, age, faith, neurodivergence, and disability shape your experience.
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.
I work with helping clients in healing around stress, anxiety & depression; grief; chronic health challenges; CPTSD/PTSD; addictions (limerence/love/sex (including porn) addictions; substance/process addictions; Codependency; Eating disorders/ body dysmorphia); D
Hello & welcome to my profile. With over a decade experience working in a variety of clinical settings, I offer a compassionate & trauma informed approach to the healing journey. Our work together will be built within a safe & warm therapeutic container, on a foundation of curiosity, presence & compassion. I will support you in developing the capacity to be with your experience in a way that can support inner ground, clarity, congruency, connection and compassion. I believe that individual healing is part of collective healing and vice versa. (I also work with equine facilitated therapy in person).
I work with helping clients in healing around stress, anxiety & depression; grief; chronic health challenges; CPTSD/PTSD; addictions (limerence/love/sex (including porn) addictions; substance/process addictions; Codependency; Eating disorders/ body dysmorphia); D
Hello & welcome to my profile. With over a decade experience working in a variety of clinical settings, I offer a compassionate & trauma informed approach to the healing journey. Our work together will be built within a safe & warm therapeutic container, on a foundation of curiosity, presence & compassion. I will support you in developing the capacity to be with your experience in a way that can support inner ground, clarity, congruency, connection and compassion. I believe that individual healing is part of collective healing and vice versa. (I also work with equine facilitated therapy in person).
Over the years, I have gathered specialist expertise working within eating disorders and body image related difficulties, women’s health and fertility, loss and bereavement and navigating relationships and interpersonal difficulties.
Starting therapy can sometimes be a daunting experience. Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other. You can consider whether I am the right fit for you, and we can explore your goals and motivations for therapy, creating a collaborative plan for potentially working together. With lots of space for any questions you may have! I hold a strong desire to create space for individuals to share their voices, to feel seen and to be heard. Alongside my professional knowledge, I hope to draw from my personal journey to inspire warmth, authenticity, and connection within the therapeutic relationship we build.
Over the years, I have gathered specialist expertise working within eating disorders and body image related difficulties, women’s health and fertility, loss and bereavement and navigating relationships and interpersonal difficulties.
Starting therapy can sometimes be a daunting experience. Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other. You can consider whether I am the right fit for you, and we can explore your goals and motivations for therapy, creating a collaborative plan for potentially working together. With lots of space for any questions you may have! I hold a strong desire to create space for individuals to share their voices, to feel seen and to be heard. Alongside my professional knowledge, I hope to draw from my personal journey to inspire warmth, authenticity, and connection within the therapeutic relationship we build.
Welcome, if you or someone you know is going through a difficult time in life, perhaps struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, stress, or depression.
My specialities include: Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Body Image concerns and Weight Management. Using evidence based approaches accredited by the British Psychological Society for working with these issues. I can help people change their habits whilst transitioning off GLP-1's like Mounjaro, & Ozempic, with targeted support, habit & mindset change.
Welcome, if you or someone you know is going through a difficult time in life, perhaps struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, stress, or depression.
My specialities include: Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Body Image concerns and Weight Management. Using evidence based approaches accredited by the British Psychological Society for working with these issues. I can help people change their habits whilst transitioning off GLP-1's like Mounjaro, & Ozempic, with targeted support, habit & mindset change.
Are you living with an eating disorder?
I have a passion for working with parts of self, helping clients to understand and gain control over their internal critic. This work is very powerful and can help with self confidence, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and many more issues. I offer a very relaxed, personal therapy space with a very down to earth way of being and working.
Are you living with an eating disorder?
I have a passion for working with parts of self, helping clients to understand and gain control over their internal critic. This work is very powerful and can help with self confidence, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and many more issues. I offer a very relaxed, personal therapy space with a very down to earth way of being and working.
I hold a Masters in counselling and have undergone other training in eating disorders and compassion focused therapy.
There are many difficulties in life that can feel overwhelming at times. Life circumstances or internal struggles can leave us feeling as if we are not getting what we should out of life and we want to be able to move forward. In all circumstances I believe passionately in the power of therapy to help enact positive change. The tools and skills you could learn with me can enable you to feel that you can live the rest of your life free from what has been holding you back. We would do this together working at your pace and always being in partnership.
I hold a Masters in counselling and have undergone other training in eating disorders and compassion focused therapy.
There are many difficulties in life that can feel overwhelming at times. Life circumstances or internal struggles can leave us feeling as if we are not getting what we should out of life and we want to be able to move forward. In all circumstances I believe passionately in the power of therapy to help enact positive change. The tools and skills you could learn with me can enable you to feel that you can live the rest of your life free from what has been holding you back. We would do this together working at your pace and always being in partnership.
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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.