Eating Disorders Counselling in Wokingham

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Caitlin Cheale
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG40
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed with the demands of everyday life? Are you a mum struggling with the ups and downs of parenthood? Is your child struggling to manage big feelings and you don't know where to turn? I am here to help. I have over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adult women facing challenging times. Some of my areas of focus include anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, perinatal mental health, eating disorders, self-harm, and chronic illness. I provide both short-term, goal focused therapy and long-term work where we can explore your past and how it impacts your present.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed with the demands of everyday life? Are you a mum struggling with the ups and downs of parenthood? Is your child struggling to manage big feelings and you don't know where to turn? I am here to help. I have over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adult women facing challenging times. Some of my areas of focus include anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, perinatal mental health, eating disorders, self-harm, and chronic illness. I provide both short-term, goal focused therapy and long-term work where we can explore your past and how it impacts your present.
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Jenny Horman
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wokingham RG41
I am experienced in working with clients who may use coping mechanisms such as alcohol abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, intimacy issues, feelings of shame, flashbacks & dissociation.
Are you feeling stressed, unhappy, or does life just seem too challenging at the moment? ​ Do you find it difficult to find or keep happy fulfilling relationships? ​ Would you like to be able to talk about your difficulties in a calm and confidential space? ​I am a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, and I run my private practice from a comfortable and safe room in my home in Crowthorne, Berkshire. From my previous role as a rape and sexual abuse counsellor, I have considerable experience in working with clients who may have experienced trauma either in childhood or as an adult.
I am experienced in working with clients who may use coping mechanisms such as alcohol abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, intimacy issues, feelings of shame, flashbacks & dissociation.
Are you feeling stressed, unhappy, or does life just seem too challenging at the moment? ​ Do you find it difficult to find or keep happy fulfilling relationships? ​ Would you like to be able to talk about your difficulties in a calm and confidential space? ​I am a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, and I run my private practice from a comfortable and safe room in my home in Crowthorne, Berkshire. From my previous role as a rape and sexual abuse counsellor, I have considerable experience in working with clients who may have experienced trauma either in childhood or as an adult.
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Dr Kim Freeman
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG40
I specialise in working with children, young people and their families across a broad range of mental health issues using evidence-based interventions. I have extensive experience working within NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) settings. I am enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated to supporting young people and feel honoured to have shared the journey of recovery with so many children and adolescents over the years. However, although I have particular expertise in helping this client group, I am able to work with people of all ages and regularly see adult clients.
I specialise in working with children, young people and their families across a broad range of mental health issues using evidence-based interventions. I have extensive experience working within NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) settings. I am enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated to supporting young people and feel honoured to have shared the journey of recovery with so many children and adolescents over the years. However, although I have particular expertise in helping this client group, I am able to work with people of all ages and regularly see adult clients.
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Dr Clarabella Gray
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG41
I appreciate that people seek therapy for a variety of reasons and know this can feel daunting for many. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. This provides the trust and safety to address difficulties and work towards change. I value the individuality of each person I work with. I use this to explore how your life history and personal circumstances have influenced ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to others. I can support you to identify your goals for therapy and enhance your strengths to achieve these.
I appreciate that people seek therapy for a variety of reasons and know this can feel daunting for many. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. This provides the trust and safety to address difficulties and work towards change. I value the individuality of each person I work with. I use this to explore how your life history and personal circumstances have influenced ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to others. I can support you to identify your goals for therapy and enhance your strengths to achieve these.
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Janine Bloomfield
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG41
I support Children and Young People with counselling through face to face conversations, therapeutic exploration and / or play. This enables a child or young person to express, explore and make sense of events and experiences that are hard to verbalise or articulate. It is a non-directive and client-centred approach to therapy that allows the client the opportunity to play out, talk about and work through feelings and emotions within a safe and therapeutic environment.
I support Children and Young People with counselling through face to face conversations, therapeutic exploration and / or play. This enables a child or young person to express, explore and make sense of events and experiences that are hard to verbalise or articulate. It is a non-directive and client-centred approach to therapy that allows the client the opportunity to play out, talk about and work through feelings and emotions within a safe and therapeutic environment.
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Sophie Horrox
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG40
Finding the right therapist can feel challenging, which is why I offer a free 20 minute consultation, to give us an opportunity talk about what it is that you are looking to gain from counselling and discuss how the process works. Entering counselling can feel like a daunting process but at this very moment you are taking the first steps towards creating the changes you wish to see in your life whether you are looking for help with a specific issue, or for personal growth. Counselling offers you the opportunity to break down walls, un-bottle hidden emotions and make sense of feelings and experiences that are troubling you.
Finding the right therapist can feel challenging, which is why I offer a free 20 minute consultation, to give us an opportunity talk about what it is that you are looking to gain from counselling and discuss how the process works. Entering counselling can feel like a daunting process but at this very moment you are taking the first steps towards creating the changes you wish to see in your life whether you are looking for help with a specific issue, or for personal growth. Counselling offers you the opportunity to break down walls, un-bottle hidden emotions and make sense of feelings and experiences that are troubling you.
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Heidi James Muniko
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG40
You may be someone who struggles with, feeling anxious, sad or depressed, un wanted or want to end your life, perhaps, marriage, parenting or relationships problems. feeling stuck, hopeless. There is a reason why you feel this way. You may be wanting to speak to someone for a long time but never really made a step forward? Great! I am happy to lead you through different number of modalities that will be perfect for your needs. I believe there is power in letting go of what has kept you captive. Try today, you don't have much to lose but everything to gain! Silence is known to be a killer of our happiness. call or email me today...
You may be someone who struggles with, feeling anxious, sad or depressed, un wanted or want to end your life, perhaps, marriage, parenting or relationships problems. feeling stuck, hopeless. There is a reason why you feel this way. You may be wanting to speak to someone for a long time but never really made a step forward? Great! I am happy to lead you through different number of modalities that will be perfect for your needs. I believe there is power in letting go of what has kept you captive. Try today, you don't have much to lose but everything to gain! Silence is known to be a killer of our happiness. call or email me today...
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Marta Rosa
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wokingham RG40
Waitlist for new clients
Let it be anxiety, depression, parenthood, general worries, grief or another specific theme that you have in mind, nothing is too little to be explored in therapy. Taking the first step towards entering therapy might not always be easy, being vulnerable in front of a stranger might be intimidating. My goal as a therapist is to give clients a safe, empathic, warm and non-judgemental space so that we can speak freely and you can have the psychological support you need, may this be in a short-term therapy concept or longer term.
Let it be anxiety, depression, parenthood, general worries, grief or another specific theme that you have in mind, nothing is too little to be explored in therapy. Taking the first step towards entering therapy might not always be easy, being vulnerable in front of a stranger might be intimidating. My goal as a therapist is to give clients a safe, empathic, warm and non-judgemental space so that we can speak freely and you can have the psychological support you need, may this be in a short-term therapy concept or longer term.
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Suzanne Skrimshire
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG40
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist based in Wokingham. My approach is psychoanalytic - this kind of therapy is based on the idea that what we experience as a difficulty in the present may point to an unconscious problem with roots in the past. You may find you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, self-destructive behaviour or difficulties in relationships and want to have a better understanding of what underpins these issues.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist based in Wokingham. My approach is psychoanalytic - this kind of therapy is based on the idea that what we experience as a difficulty in the present may point to an unconscious problem with roots in the past. You may find you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, self-destructive behaviour or difficulties in relationships and want to have a better understanding of what underpins these issues.
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Rebecca Platt
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wokingham RG40
My passion is supporting families, helping you when things are tough. This might be when things are hard with your child and they might need a space to talk and work things through, or it might be for you as a parent, when you feel you have lost your voice and are walking on eggshells. Or it might be the whole family needs a neutral space to come and explore why things aren't working between you all. I am here to help you through these challenging times, so you aren't alone.
My passion is supporting families, helping you when things are tough. This might be when things are hard with your child and they might need a space to talk and work things through, or it might be for you as a parent, when you feel you have lost your voice and are walking on eggshells. Or it might be the whole family needs a neutral space to come and explore why things aren't working between you all. I am here to help you through these challenging times, so you aren't alone.
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Sarah Comerford
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wokingham RG40
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may have something specific that you are looking to change or gain help with. It may be that you're feeling stuck, experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, uncertainty and/or feeling overwhelmed. You may have experienced trauma and feel ready to explore this further. Maybe you are looking for an opportunity to get to know yourself better. Counselling allows you to do all of these things, it is a time and space for you. It is an invitation to escape distractions, pressures and your external demands and explore who you are.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may have something specific that you are looking to change or gain help with. It may be that you're feeling stuck, experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, uncertainty and/or feeling overwhelmed. You may have experienced trauma and feel ready to explore this further. Maybe you are looking for an opportunity to get to know yourself better. Counselling allows you to do all of these things, it is a time and space for you. It is an invitation to escape distractions, pressures and your external demands and explore who you are.
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Sue Beale
Psychotherapist, MSc, ACP
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG40
I have worked extensively with children, adolescents and parents within local authorities and within the NHS (CAMHS). I can offer both short term or longer term interventions depending on presenting symptoms and also offer consultations and support to parents. I have had experience working with children and young adults up to the age of 25 with a wide variety of difficulties ranging from separation anxiety, low mood and trauma.
I have worked extensively with children, adolescents and parents within local authorities and within the NHS (CAMHS). I can offer both short term or longer term interventions depending on presenting symptoms and also offer consultations and support to parents. I have had experience working with children and young adults up to the age of 25 with a wide variety of difficulties ranging from separation anxiety, low mood and trauma.
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Michele Anne Burden
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG40
I don't have an ideal client as I see each person as unqiue with their own set of issues and needs. I aim to explore with the client the issues they are currently experiencing and then would aim to facilitate the client to identify their needs and then explore how to establish realistic expectations of themselves and others. When we have done this I would help the client to establish their own goals and identify ways to achieve this. I would employ a variety of methods to do this based on the individual's needs so we may focus on understanding the past and its impact on the present or we may focus on the here and now issues.
I don't have an ideal client as I see each person as unqiue with their own set of issues and needs. I aim to explore with the client the issues they are currently experiencing and then would aim to facilitate the client to identify their needs and then explore how to establish realistic expectations of themselves and others. When we have done this I would help the client to establish their own goals and identify ways to achieve this. I would employ a variety of methods to do this based on the individual's needs so we may focus on understanding the past and its impact on the present or we may focus on the here and now issues.
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Amreeta Chapman
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG40
My Clients over the last 18 years have ranged from having simple symptoms ( i.e. sleep disturbances, anxiety about interviews or social anxiety ) to severe symptoms (i.e. severe depression, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, Borderline Personality or sexual abuse). My clients are looking for tools that will help them reduce or eliminate those symptoms but they are also wanting to develop long term functional habits that will help them lead a healthier life. Most of my clients are highly functional but they are struggling with emotional issues in their relationships with childhood abuse, addictions, fears, self-esteem and others.
My Clients over the last 18 years have ranged from having simple symptoms ( i.e. sleep disturbances, anxiety about interviews or social anxiety ) to severe symptoms (i.e. severe depression, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, Borderline Personality or sexual abuse). My clients are looking for tools that will help them reduce or eliminate those symptoms but they are also wanting to develop long term functional habits that will help them lead a healthier life. Most of my clients are highly functional but they are struggling with emotional issues in their relationships with childhood abuse, addictions, fears, self-esteem and others.
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Sonia Diane
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG40  (Online Only)
I am a licensed, registered Counsellor with the BACP and have been practicing online since the beginning of lockdown. Previous to that I worked with clients face to face. Having worked with clients who have various different issues including relationship problems, low self esteem, trouble in dealing with emotions, fear of rejection, and more. I have the experience in lots of different issues but realise that everyone is an individual and deals with things in different ways so there is no 'one size fits all' . You are the expert on you, so I shall sit with you and support you in your quest to find a solution.
I am a licensed, registered Counsellor with the BACP and have been practicing online since the beginning of lockdown. Previous to that I worked with clients face to face. Having worked with clients who have various different issues including relationship problems, low self esteem, trouble in dealing with emotions, fear of rejection, and more. I have the experience in lots of different issues but realise that everyone is an individual and deals with things in different ways so there is no 'one size fits all' . You are the expert on you, so I shall sit with you and support you in your quest to find a solution.
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Vanessa Boudier
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG40
It's a natural part of life that at times we experience some challenges, disruptions, stressors or significant life changes. When this happens it can feel overwhelming. Returning to an even keel can be supported with the help of a tried, tested and trusted integrative counsellor. With over 20 years of full time experience plus providing supervision to other therapists, I can offer you an unbiased, experienced and confidential space for you to work through and get back on track using any of Counselling, NLP, Hypnotherapy, EMDR helping you to return to a more balanced, calmer life. Feel free to call me anytime.
It's a natural part of life that at times we experience some challenges, disruptions, stressors or significant life changes. When this happens it can feel overwhelming. Returning to an even keel can be supported with the help of a tried, tested and trusted integrative counsellor. With over 20 years of full time experience plus providing supervision to other therapists, I can offer you an unbiased, experienced and confidential space for you to work through and get back on track using any of Counselling, NLP, Hypnotherapy, EMDR helping you to return to a more balanced, calmer life. Feel free to call me anytime.
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By Your Side Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG41
Life can offer wonderful experiences, but it can also present challenges that can be difficult to manage. Similarly, the people in our lives can bring us joy but relationships can be stressful and can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Navigating life's journey isn't always straightforward, and discovering our own path can be difficult. Sometimes we may need help in order to make sense of it all, this is where I can support you.
Life can offer wonderful experiences, but it can also present challenges that can be difficult to manage. Similarly, the people in our lives can bring us joy but relationships can be stressful and can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Navigating life's journey isn't always straightforward, and discovering our own path can be difficult. Sometimes we may need help in order to make sense of it all, this is where I can support you.
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Eleanor Kimberley Lofthouse
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG40
I work with a variety of issues within my sessions and am happy to work with whatever needs you bring as the client. I work as a Pluralist Counselling which means I am well versed in Psychodynamic therapy (looking at and working through your childhood), CBT (changing behaviours and a more practical approach) and person-centred (working in the here and now, putting the clients' needs first). I will work in collaboration with you, and making sure that you feel you are getting the most out of your therapy session, checking in with what you feel is working and what you would like to change whilst offering an empathetic safe space.
I work with a variety of issues within my sessions and am happy to work with whatever needs you bring as the client. I work as a Pluralist Counselling which means I am well versed in Psychodynamic therapy (looking at and working through your childhood), CBT (changing behaviours and a more practical approach) and person-centred (working in the here and now, putting the clients' needs first). I will work in collaboration with you, and making sure that you feel you are getting the most out of your therapy session, checking in with what you feel is working and what you would like to change whilst offering an empathetic safe space.
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Kam Gillar
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Wokingham RG40
Is there something in your life you want to change? Do you feel lost, unable to get on with your life? Are you looking to conquer a fear, break a habit, make a change in your life or simply want to manage the stresses of everyday living. Take a look at my website and make the first step in creating the positive changes you want in your life. Given the current COVID - 19 situation and also our busy lives and hectic schedules I offer confidential online therapy using Skype or Zoom. I am also seeing clients face to face both in my Reading and London locations.
Is there something in your life you want to change? Do you feel lost, unable to get on with your life? Are you looking to conquer a fear, break a habit, make a change in your life or simply want to manage the stresses of everyday living. Take a look at my website and make the first step in creating the positive changes you want in your life. Given the current COVID - 19 situation and also our busy lives and hectic schedules I offer confidential online therapy using Skype or Zoom. I am also seeing clients face to face both in my Reading and London locations.
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Dr Priya Jaspal
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wokingham RG41
Not accepting new clients
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with a decade of experience working with Mental Health. I have worked with children, adults and couples throughout the years. Alongside my private clinic, I also work within the NHS delivering individual and group DBT to adults that present with personality disorders. My approach is integrative, meaning that different approaches to your well-being are combined, depending on your needs and no single approach necessarily suits everyone. I will explore all aspects of your being to tailor a therapy that works best for you and your needs.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with a decade of experience working with Mental Health. I have worked with children, adults and couples throughout the years. Alongside my private clinic, I also work within the NHS delivering individual and group DBT to adults that present with personality disorders. My approach is integrative, meaning that different approaches to your well-being are combined, depending on your needs and no single approach necessarily suits everyone. I will explore all aspects of your being to tailor a therapy that works best for you and your needs.
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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.