Eating Disorders Counselling in Glasgow

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Caoimhe Patton
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Glasgow G33
Waitlist for new clients
I have specialist experience of working with eating disorders and extensive experience of working with people who have experienced childhood and relational traumas including bullying, neglect, and social, emotional, physical and sexual abuse.
I tailor therapy to the unique circumstances and preferences of each client using training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Trauma Focused CBT, Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I have specialist experience of working with eating disorders and extensive experience of working with people who have experienced childhood and relational traumas including bullying, neglect, and social, emotional, physical and sexual abuse.
I tailor therapy to the unique circumstances and preferences of each client using training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Trauma Focused CBT, Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
0141 673 2599 View 0141 673 2599
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Alma Counselling
Counsellor, MA
1 Endorsed
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals in overcoming anxiety, eating disorders, among other mental health challenges, having faced these issues myself.
Hello! My name is Georgia and I am a psychologist-psychotherapist specializing in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). Starting therapy can feel daunting and so my approach is all about creating a warm, compassionate space where you feel truly heard and understood. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you, offering support and guidance as we explore what matters most to you. Together, we’ll take things at your pace, working to unlock positive change while ensuring you feel comfortable, supported, and empowered throughout your journey.
I am deeply committed to supporting individuals in overcoming anxiety, eating disorders, among other mental health challenges, having faced these issues myself.
Hello! My name is Georgia and I am a psychologist-psychotherapist specializing in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). Starting therapy can feel daunting and so my approach is all about creating a warm, compassionate space where you feel truly heard and understood. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you, offering support and guidance as we explore what matters most to you. Together, we’ll take things at your pace, working to unlock positive change while ensuring you feel comfortable, supported, and empowered throughout your journey.
0141 673 9223 View 0141 673 9223
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The Psychology Rooms clinic
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
trauma-focussed, CBT-E eating disorders, CBT-i for sleep.
The Psychology Rooms is large mental health clinic with expertise in CAMHS, adult mental health and physical health (pain and medical conditions). Our clinic is friendly and our clinic rooms are designed specifically for adults, teens or children. We are open from 9am to 8pm to suit school and work hours. We offer are: • Evidence based psychological therapies for all ages, families and couples • Psychological assessment for surgery (cosmetic and medical) • Psychological preparation for coping with surgery or genetic testing • Expert witness reports for court, tribunals and compensation. • Mental health first aid training
trauma-focussed, CBT-E eating disorders, CBT-i for sleep.
The Psychology Rooms is large mental health clinic with expertise in CAMHS, adult mental health and physical health (pain and medical conditions). Our clinic is friendly and our clinic rooms are designed specifically for adults, teens or children. We are open from 9am to 8pm to suit school and work hours. We offer are: • Evidence based psychological therapies for all ages, families and couples • Psychological assessment for surgery (cosmetic and medical) • Psychological preparation for coping with surgery or genetic testing • Expert witness reports for court, tribunals and compensation. • Mental health first aid training
0141 673 3254 View 0141 673 3254
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Shirley Macmillan
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have experience working with a wide variety of issues including, depression, anxiety, self-harm, low self-esteem, bullying, eating disorders, grief, OCD.
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist based in Ayrshire. I work predominantly with a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach, but also draw on other therapeutic approaches to provide a more integrative and tailored therapy for you. There are times when we all experience situations that cause distress or uncertainty and it can be difficult to move past these events or to speak to those close to us.
I have experience working with a wide variety of issues including, depression, anxiety, self-harm, low self-esteem, bullying, eating disorders, grief, OCD.
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist based in Ayrshire. I work predominantly with a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach, but also draw on other therapeutic approaches to provide a more integrative and tailored therapy for you. There are times when we all experience situations that cause distress or uncertainty and it can be difficult to move past these events or to speak to those close to us.
01292 439650 View 01292 439650
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Ruth Micallef - Eating Disorder Specialist
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with ARFID, Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Orthorexia, and EDNOS.
Do you often feel a sense of guilt or shame around food? Do thoughts of food become intrusive or overwhelming? Are you often binging or eating until you feel uncomfortable or sick? Perhaps you are fixated on 'healthy' or 'clean' eating? Maybe you 'purge' by excessively exercising, restricting, making yourself sick, using laxatives, or have a history of yo-yo dieting? Perhaps you avoid whole food groups and are often called a 'fussy' or 'picky' eater? Or a combination of any of the above? It sounds like you are struggling with an Eating Disorder!
I work with ARFID, Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Orthorexia, and EDNOS.
Do you often feel a sense of guilt or shame around food? Do thoughts of food become intrusive or overwhelming? Are you often binging or eating until you feel uncomfortable or sick? Perhaps you are fixated on 'healthy' or 'clean' eating? Maybe you 'purge' by excessively exercising, restricting, making yourself sick, using laxatives, or have a history of yo-yo dieting? Perhaps you avoid whole food groups and are often called a 'fussy' or 'picky' eater? Or a combination of any of the above? It sounds like you are struggling with an Eating Disorder!
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Natalie Blackley
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am a qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) also specialising and trained in CBT - T, which is a brief CBT for non under weight patients with eating disorders.
Hello, I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) and BABCP Accredited. Are you stuck in a cycle of Binge Eating or struggling with Low Self Esteem? You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and struggling, wondering what the future holds or how you can get yourself out of this rut you have been in too long. If you are binge eating, lacking in self esteem or feeling anxious, these are all worries and concerns that I support my clients to navigate. If you want to change your life, overcoming your binge eating habits, build your confidence and enjoy life then I can help you do this.
I am a qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) also specialising and trained in CBT - T, which is a brief CBT for non under weight patients with eating disorders.
Hello, I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) and BABCP Accredited. Are you stuck in a cycle of Binge Eating or struggling with Low Self Esteem? You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and struggling, wondering what the future holds or how you can get yourself out of this rut you have been in too long. If you are binge eating, lacking in self esteem or feeling anxious, these are all worries and concerns that I support my clients to navigate. If you want to change your life, overcoming your binge eating habits, build your confidence and enjoy life then I can help you do this.
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Maresa Louise Segura
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Glasgow G12
Many of my clients come to me because they face: Relationship, sex and family issues, anxieties and breakdown - Work and professional stress, anxiety and crisis - Alcoholism, drug dependency, sexual, relational and other addiction problems - Weight loss, smoking cessation and other life-goal issues - Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other food dependency issues - LGBT, minority and other discrimination issues - Self-confidence, self-esteem and anxiety-related issues.
I serve all communities and all people in a non-judgemental way. I use an integrative approach putting the client, not the theory or philosophy, first. I am trained in Motivational Interviewing and Coaching for life-goal issues, as well as Integrative Psychotherapy (person-centred, existential, analysis, etc) for a host of mental wellbeing and health issues.
Many of my clients come to me because they face: Relationship, sex and family issues, anxieties and breakdown - Work and professional stress, anxiety and crisis - Alcoholism, drug dependency, sexual, relational and other addiction problems - Weight loss, smoking cessation and other life-goal issues - Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other food dependency issues - LGBT, minority and other discrimination issues - Self-confidence, self-esteem and anxiety-related issues.
I serve all communities and all people in a non-judgemental way. I use an integrative approach putting the client, not the theory or philosophy, first. I am trained in Motivational Interviewing and Coaching for life-goal issues, as well as Integrative Psychotherapy (person-centred, existential, analysis, etc) for a host of mental wellbeing and health issues.
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Dr Rachele Nateri
Psychologist, HCPC - Sport Psych.
Glasgow G41
I support clients with their mental heath including experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, emotion dis-regulation to mention a few.
My training and experience allows me to work flexibly and according to client preferences. An initial session will be an opportunity to understand the client's experience and find the best way to work together going forward. Different approaches work for different people and experiences, therefore I offer the space to understand a preferred way of working.
I support clients with their mental heath including experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, emotion dis-regulation to mention a few.
My training and experience allows me to work flexibly and according to client preferences. An initial session will be an opportunity to understand the client's experience and find the best way to work together going forward. Different approaches work for different people and experiences, therefore I offer the space to understand a preferred way of working.
0141 673 9817 View 0141 673 9817
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Scott McKellar
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Glasgow G33
I have worked with adults of all ages presenting a range of mental health conditions including: anxiety, panic, depression and low mood, bulimia and trauma, and produced effective and lasting results.
While my counselling services are open to all adults, I have a particular interest in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and can appreciate how our community is, for a variety of reasons, disproportionately affected by mental health issues. I provide a welcoming LGBTQ+ informed and affirming therapeutic space.
I have worked with adults of all ages presenting a range of mental health conditions including: anxiety, panic, depression and low mood, bulimia and trauma, and produced effective and lasting results.
While my counselling services are open to all adults, I have a particular interest in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and can appreciate how our community is, for a variety of reasons, disproportionately affected by mental health issues. I provide a welcoming LGBTQ+ informed and affirming therapeutic space.
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Mairi Albiston
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Glasgow G61
I provide a small private therapy service in the Glasgow area in Scotland to assist clients with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, eating disorders and adjustment to chronic physical health problems.
I first started work in a Community Mental Health Team for people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, and I learned a lot of skills to treat people who had histories of trauma, and a history of sexual abuse. I then worked extensively in physical health settings and I now specialise in Interpersonal Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I provide a small private therapy service in the Glasgow area in Scotland to assist clients with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, eating disorders and adjustment to chronic physical health problems.
I first started work in a Community Mental Health Team for people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, and I learned a lot of skills to treat people who had histories of trauma, and a history of sexual abuse. I then worked extensively in physical health settings and I now specialise in Interpersonal Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
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I support with anxiety, OCD, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, eating disorders and neurodiversity.
I use a person centred and empathetic yet practical approach. I am dedicated to helping young people navigate their mental health challenges with expertise and an evidence-based approach, working collaboratively to establish meaningful goals and develop practical skills to empower young people and their families to be able to cope and thrive.
I support with anxiety, OCD, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, eating disorders and neurodiversity.
I use a person centred and empathetic yet practical approach. I am dedicated to helping young people navigate their mental health challenges with expertise and an evidence-based approach, working collaboratively to establish meaningful goals and develop practical skills to empower young people and their families to be able to cope and thrive.
0141 673 3802 View 0141 673 3802
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Alison Fraser
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I’ve worked as a specialist NHS eating disorders therapist, specialist addictions therapist, Child and Adolescent mental health therapist, an Adult mental health clinician and counselling manager.
I am a person centred therapist with a Masters in pluralistic counselling which is the study of a wide range of approaches, this means I can tailor sessions for you. I aim to offer a trusting, open, authentic space. I’m committed to helping you feel better, and I will support you to make informed choices from a place of self-awareness and insight.
I’ve worked as a specialist NHS eating disorders therapist, specialist addictions therapist, Child and Adolescent mental health therapist, an Adult mental health clinician and counselling manager.
I am a person centred therapist with a Masters in pluralistic counselling which is the study of a wide range of approaches, this means I can tailor sessions for you. I aim to offer a trusting, open, authentic space. I’m committed to helping you feel better, and I will support you to make informed choices from a place of self-awareness and insight.
0131 381 1852 View 0131 381 1852
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Deborah Gillard
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Are you facing challenging relationship issues? Are you grappling with the consequences of trauma/abuse? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Are you or a loved one struggling with eating issues? Do you yearn for a supportive space to heal and grow? I offer therapy for adults and young people (12+) struggling with relationships, trauma, abuse, and eating issues. I also provide relationship therapy for couples, families, friends, and business partners, covering trust, communication, intimacy, separation, and monogamy/non-monogamy.
Are you facing challenging relationship issues? Are you grappling with the consequences of trauma/abuse? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Are you or a loved one struggling with eating issues? Do you yearn for a supportive space to heal and grow? I offer therapy for adults and young people (12+) struggling with relationships, trauma, abuse, and eating issues. I also provide relationship therapy for couples, families, friends, and business partners, covering trust, communication, intimacy, separation, and monogamy/non-monogamy.
01382 797220 View 01382 797220
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Celia Clark
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Welcome to my profile! I help women who struggle with food and their body using the highly popular approach of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Are you someone who recognises your challenges with food and your body are affecting your mood, your health and your relationships? Are you tired of comparing yourself to others and listening to the relentless critical thoughts inside your head? Is it starting to feel like you do everything for everyone else and no-one is looking after you? You’ve probably tried everything to fix this and it’s even worse than ever.
Welcome to my profile! I help women who struggle with food and their body using the highly popular approach of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Are you someone who recognises your challenges with food and your body are affecting your mood, your health and your relationships? Are you tired of comparing yourself to others and listening to the relentless critical thoughts inside your head? Is it starting to feel like you do everything for everyone else and no-one is looking after you? You’ve probably tried everything to fix this and it’s even worse than ever.
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I believe that transformation does not just happen, it takes a plan and a support system that I can provide for you, in a safe place were you can feel listened to and understood. When you are struggling to cope with the effects of difficult life events, feelings or experiences, it can be overwhelming. Sharing your experiences and feelings with someone outside your own immediate situation provides you with a chance to unburden and I am here to support you during every step of the your journey. I want to empower you to take back control of your life, help build your resilient again and to live in a more positive and rewarding way.
I believe that transformation does not just happen, it takes a plan and a support system that I can provide for you, in a safe place were you can feel listened to and understood. When you are struggling to cope with the effects of difficult life events, feelings or experiences, it can be overwhelming. Sharing your experiences and feelings with someone outside your own immediate situation provides you with a chance to unburden and I am here to support you during every step of the your journey. I want to empower you to take back control of your life, help build your resilient again and to live in a more positive and rewarding way.
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Dr. Marie-Claire Whyte Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Glasgow G76
As a doctoral trained Clinical Psychologist, with 20 years NHS experience, I have worked therapeutically with adults, children, and young people presenting with emotional and psychological difficulties which significantly impact functioning and relationships. I sometimes use compassion focused and attachment models to create understanding of issues and offer a choice of evidence based interventions to address these. I provide a safe, nurturing and reflective space to explore difficult experiences past and present, and draw on existing values and strengths to support coping, sense making and change.
As a doctoral trained Clinical Psychologist, with 20 years NHS experience, I have worked therapeutically with adults, children, and young people presenting with emotional and psychological difficulties which significantly impact functioning and relationships. I sometimes use compassion focused and attachment models to create understanding of issues and offer a choice of evidence based interventions to address these. I provide a safe, nurturing and reflective space to explore difficult experiences past and present, and draw on existing values and strengths to support coping, sense making and change.
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Imogen Reiter
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Drama Therap.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, and welcome! My name is Imogen, and I am a Dramatherapist. I have a passion for supporting individuals, families, and communities through creative means. With a background in both psychotherapy and theatre in community, I specialize in working with young people, families, and the LGBTQ+ community. My approach may be especially helpful if you find it difficult to put your thoughts and feelings into words, if you are neurodivergent, or if you're interested in exploring therapy through creative, non-verbal methods.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Imogen, and I am a Dramatherapist. I have a passion for supporting individuals, families, and communities through creative means. With a background in both psychotherapy and theatre in community, I specialize in working with young people, families, and the LGBTQ+ community. My approach may be especially helpful if you find it difficult to put your thoughts and feelings into words, if you are neurodivergent, or if you're interested in exploring therapy through creative, non-verbal methods.
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Julie Strain
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Glasgow G53
At times, life can be very overwhelming and often leaves us feeling stuck. If this is something you are experiencing then therapy can help. We will work together collaboratively helping you understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I offer a safe, non judgemental space to help you navigate through life’s challenges and look at ways of creating more healthier coping strategies. My approach is primarily CBT but also integrative depending on the individual client. I work with you to find the correct approach, that suits your needs the most.
At times, life can be very overwhelming and often leaves us feeling stuck. If this is something you are experiencing then therapy can help. We will work together collaboratively helping you understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I offer a safe, non judgemental space to help you navigate through life’s challenges and look at ways of creating more healthier coping strategies. My approach is primarily CBT but also integrative depending on the individual client. I work with you to find the correct approach, that suits your needs the most.
0141 673 6632 View 0141 673 6632
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Caroline Ogrady
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Glasgow G64
Taking the step to start therapy is a courageous and meaningful decision. Whether you've experienced therapy before, know someone who has, or are just exploring the idea, beginning the process can often feel like the hardest part. In Person-Centred Therapy, the relationship between client and therapist is at the heart of the process. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe and supported in sharing your personal experience. I will walk with you on your journey, sitting with the emotions and concerns you bring. My focus will always be on your goals and what you want to achieve.
Taking the step to start therapy is a courageous and meaningful decision. Whether you've experienced therapy before, know someone who has, or are just exploring the idea, beginning the process can often feel like the hardest part. In Person-Centred Therapy, the relationship between client and therapist is at the heart of the process. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe and supported in sharing your personal experience. I will walk with you on your journey, sitting with the emotions and concerns you bring. My focus will always be on your goals and what you want to achieve.
0141 673 8548 View 0141 673 8548
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Dr Claire Fagan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I am a Counselling Psychologist with years of experience of working with individuals collaboratively to increase understanding of the presenting problem, set therapeutic goals and select appropriate therapeutic modalities to help you improve your psychological well-being. I have worked with a variety of difficulties including, but not limited to; anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and CPTSD. I specialise in trauma work and have experience of working in an NHS trauma service. I also provide supervision to trainees and qualified members of staff.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with years of experience of working with individuals collaboratively to increase understanding of the presenting problem, set therapeutic goals and select appropriate therapeutic modalities to help you improve your psychological well-being. I have worked with a variety of difficulties including, but not limited to; anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and CPTSD. I specialise in trauma work and have experience of working in an NHS trauma service. I also provide supervision to trainees and qualified members of staff.
01355 206764 View 01355 206764

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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.