Eating Disorders Counselling in Llanelli

Photo of Heather Eileen DEWELL - Clear Conscience Counselling Ltd, Counsellor, MBACP
I'm a certified and registered counsellor/psychotherapist (holding FDA in counselling and Dip. psysextherapy) affiliated with BACP, accredited with the NCPS and a member of SFTR and HPAI. My approach is integrative, designed to empower clients to identify, comprehend, and navigate their challenges. This, coupled with psychoeducation, fosters profound self-awareness and healing. Together, we'll unearth strategies to conquer the demands of today's world, delve into intimate concerns, and enhance your communication prowess. I blend conventional and holistic counselling methods to create a safe, confidential, and welcoming space.
I'm a certified and registered counsellor/psychotherapist (holding FDA in counselling and Dip. psysextherapy) affiliated with BACP, accredited with the NCPS and a member of SFTR and HPAI. My approach is integrative, designed to empower clients to identify, comprehend, and navigate their challenges. This, coupled with psychoeducation, fosters profound self-awareness and healing. Together, we'll unearth strategies to conquer the demands of today's world, delve into intimate concerns, and enhance your communication prowess. I blend conventional and holistic counselling methods to create a safe, confidential, and welcoming space.
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Hoskins Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Llanelli SA14
I am Adlerian trained but work as an integrative counsellor, in the Swansea and Carmarthen areas.
I am Adlerian trained but work as an integrative counsellor, in the Swansea and Carmarthen areas.
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Dr Dean Whybrow
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBABCP
Serves Area
Hello, my name is Dr Dean Whybrow, and I am a clinical nurse specialist in psychological therapies. I have a degree in mental health nursing, a post graduate diploma and master's in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and a PhD in organisational health and wellbeing. I have also completed all levels of training as an Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Practitioner. I am fully accredited as a CBT therapist and EMDR practitioner. I am also registered as a mental health nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Hello, my name is Dr Dean Whybrow, and I am a clinical nurse specialist in psychological therapies. I have a degree in mental health nursing, a post graduate diploma and master's in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and a PhD in organisational health and wellbeing. I have also completed all levels of training as an Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Practitioner. I am fully accredited as a CBT therapist and EMDR practitioner. I am also registered as a mental health nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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Julie Gravelle
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I have over 16 years of experience as a Relational Supervisor, Counsellor and Hypnotherapist and I know that the reason you are even reading this is because you or someone you know needs help. How do we start? A simple chat, either over the phone or online. We will discuss your worries or issues and together work out the best way forward. This may be just one method or a combination of therapies. You will be in control of this and it can be changed as we progress, I offer this in a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. Many of my clients choose to split sessions into 1/2hr Counselling and 1/2hr Hypnotherapy.
I have over 16 years of experience as a Relational Supervisor, Counsellor and Hypnotherapist and I know that the reason you are even reading this is because you or someone you know needs help. How do we start? A simple chat, either over the phone or online. We will discuss your worries or issues and together work out the best way forward. This may be just one method or a combination of therapies. You will be in control of this and it can be changed as we progress, I offer this in a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. Many of my clients choose to split sessions into 1/2hr Counselling and 1/2hr Hypnotherapy.
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City Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
At City Counselling Services we pride ourselves in offering a professional and caring service. We provide counselling in Swansea and offer weekend and evening sessions. We have both male and female qualified counsellors working towards accreditation, and are registered members of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Disabled Access and parking nearby. If you would like more information or would like to book an appointment please call: 01792 824590 or 07837920234 (office hours 9am to 7pm)
At City Counselling Services we pride ourselves in offering a professional and caring service. We provide counselling in Swansea and offer weekend and evening sessions. We have both male and female qualified counsellors working towards accreditation, and are registered members of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Disabled Access and parking nearby. If you would like more information or would like to book an appointment please call: 01792 824590 or 07837920234 (office hours 9am to 7pm)
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Karen Rowe
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer a safe, caring and supportive space where, working at a pace set by you and using a variety of tools and approaches that reflect you as a unique individual, I will work along side you in exploring and understanding the difficulties that may have brought you to seek therapy and helping you towards any changes you would like to make. I believe that you are the expert on you and so our sessions are guided by what you bring to each meeting, I will give you time to be heard, perhaps making observations and reflections or sharing tools or techniques that I feel may bring understanding or support you in moving forward.
I offer a safe, caring and supportive space where, working at a pace set by you and using a variety of tools and approaches that reflect you as a unique individual, I will work along side you in exploring and understanding the difficulties that may have brought you to seek therapy and helping you towards any changes you would like to make. I believe that you are the expert on you and so our sessions are guided by what you bring to each meeting, I will give you time to be heard, perhaps making observations and reflections or sharing tools or techniques that I feel may bring understanding or support you in moving forward.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Stacey Barnes
Psychotherapist, PhD, UKCP Trainee
2 Endorsed
Swansea SA2
Hi, I'm Stacey. There are many reasons why people come to therapy, but it's usually because we feel stuck in some way. Are you seeing the same patterns in your relationships, behaviours or ways of thinking? Are your coping mechanisms no longer working? Is there never enough time to reflect on what you want & need? I offer a space that is just for you and without judgement. I want to support you to live authentically, take back the reins and reduce your stress. I am honest, straight-talking and will put you first.
Hi, I'm Stacey. There are many reasons why people come to therapy, but it's usually because we feel stuck in some way. Are you seeing the same patterns in your relationships, behaviours or ways of thinking? Are your coping mechanisms no longer working? Is there never enough time to reflect on what you want & need? I offer a space that is just for you and without judgement. I want to support you to live authentically, take back the reins and reduce your stress. I am honest, straight-talking and will put you first.
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Catherine Thomas
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Swansea SA2
If your issue is other people and how you relate to them, I can provide tools for better relationships, and my specialisms include eating disorders, alcohol and substance misuse.
You may be struggling with life and all it involves, overwhelmed by emotions like anxiety and anger, and desperately trying to manage but constantly losing your grip. Or you may be using coping strategies that used to work - food, alcohol, or other substances - but now don't, or it may be those coping strategies are actually causing you more problems, but you don't know how to change. You may find it difficult to speak to others about your anxieties and difficulties and you feel alone and isolated in your struggle, powerless to make any lasting change.
If your issue is other people and how you relate to them, I can provide tools for better relationships, and my specialisms include eating disorders, alcohol and substance misuse.
You may be struggling with life and all it involves, overwhelmed by emotions like anxiety and anger, and desperately trying to manage but constantly losing your grip. Or you may be using coping strategies that used to work - food, alcohol, or other substances - but now don't, or it may be those coping strategies are actually causing you more problems, but you don't know how to change. You may find it difficult to speak to others about your anxieties and difficulties and you feel alone and isolated in your struggle, powerless to make any lasting change.
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Lyn Kirby
Counsellor, MBACP
Llandysul SA44
I have worked as a therapist for over 30 years and started my career in the field of Addiction at the Promis Centre in Kent. I have gained a wealth of experience in the field of addiction and have worked with some of the internationally respected leaders in this field, including Dr. Max Glatt who was recognised as a leading authority in the treatment of addiction and he inspired in his staff a passion that recovery is possible for anyone struggling with addiction. I also worked alongside Dr Tom Barth known for his work in Motivational Interviewing. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience with issues other than addiction.
I have worked as a therapist for over 30 years and started my career in the field of Addiction at the Promis Centre in Kent. I have gained a wealth of experience in the field of addiction and have worked with some of the internationally respected leaders in this field, including Dr. Max Glatt who was recognised as a leading authority in the treatment of addiction and he inspired in his staff a passion that recovery is possible for anyone struggling with addiction. I also worked alongside Dr Tom Barth known for his work in Motivational Interviewing. I have a wealth of knowledge and experience with issues other than addiction.
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Lynette Evans
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Swansea SA7
I am a fully qualified and experienced accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Level 7), providing a confidential and professional counselling service. My Counselling practice aims to give you the opportunity to explore your problems, distresses or any difficult situations that you are experiencing in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment. As a Counsellor I feel privileged to be part of your journey and work to facilitate you through your difficulties so that they become more manageable.
I am a fully qualified and experienced accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Level 7), providing a confidential and professional counselling service. My Counselling practice aims to give you the opportunity to explore your problems, distresses or any difficult situations that you are experiencing in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment. As a Counsellor I feel privileged to be part of your journey and work to facilitate you through your difficulties so that they become more manageable.
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Sofia Ferreira
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Swansea SA2
Throughout our life-time there will always come a time when we all struggle with issues. I believe that we always do the best we can when those issues arise, even though sometimes we haven’t yet developed the skills to deal with them in an effective and healthy way. I think that this is where counselling can help - I see my role as a provider of a safe non-judgemental place where learning, growth and change can happen. And everyone can do it, whether you are neurotypical or neurodivergent.
Throughout our life-time there will always come a time when we all struggle with issues. I believe that we always do the best we can when those issues arise, even though sometimes we haven’t yet developed the skills to deal with them in an effective and healthy way. I think that this is where counselling can help - I see my role as a provider of a safe non-judgemental place where learning, growth and change can happen. And everyone can do it, whether you are neurotypical or neurodivergent.
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Photo of Aileen Patricia Brindley - Counselling with Aileen, Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Counselling with Aileen
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Ammanford SA18
I specialise in working with children and teens, as well as adults. I can help you explore your difficulties and p find out what can deepen your self - understanding, increase your confidence and reduce your distress, so that you can find an acceptable resolution to your problems. You may be an adult, a parent, a teenager or a child. I will work quickly to find solutions with you. Over the years I have gained a significant amount of experience in alleviating distress, through my individual work in private practice and in GP surgeries within the NHS. I am also very experienced in working with neurodiverse clients of all ages.
I specialise in working with children and teens, as well as adults. I can help you explore your difficulties and p find out what can deepen your self - understanding, increase your confidence and reduce your distress, so that you can find an acceptable resolution to your problems. You may be an adult, a parent, a teenager or a child. I will work quickly to find solutions with you. Over the years I have gained a significant amount of experience in alleviating distress, through my individual work in private practice and in GP surgeries within the NHS. I am also very experienced in working with neurodiverse clients of all ages.
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Photo of Lindsey Heathcote-Elliott - Change4Me Counselling Service (MBACP, Accred), Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Hi my name is Lindsey, I am an accredited Psychotherapist/ Counsellor with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have been in practice since 2012. I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including generalised anxiety, assertiveness issues,panic attacks, depression, PTSD, panic attacks, loss and bereavement. I offer a FREE 10 minute phone consultation. If you decide to have counselling with me, we will establish what you wish to achieve from therapy and we will work together in sessions to set a direction in moving forward towards your goal.
Hi my name is Lindsey, I am an accredited Psychotherapist/ Counsellor with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have been in practice since 2012. I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including generalised anxiety, assertiveness issues,panic attacks, depression, PTSD, panic attacks, loss and bereavement. I offer a FREE 10 minute phone consultation. If you decide to have counselling with me, we will establish what you wish to achieve from therapy and we will work together in sessions to set a direction in moving forward towards your goal.
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Jacqueline Ann Turner
Psychotherapist
As a Psychotherapist Traumatologist I specialise in the treatment of Trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD. Following the NICE guidelines, for the safe and effective treatment of all trauma related issues and related co-morbid symptoms. Collaboratively formulating a treatment plan in a three phase approach to recovery. Harnessing the tools and resources necessary to face and move beyond current difficulties, specifically addressing the problems that are causing distress and holding you back in life, improving your psychological, physical and emotional wellbeing. Accessing safe authentic connection to your self, others and the world around you.
As a Psychotherapist Traumatologist I specialise in the treatment of Trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD. Following the NICE guidelines, for the safe and effective treatment of all trauma related issues and related co-morbid symptoms. Collaboratively formulating a treatment plan in a three phase approach to recovery. Harnessing the tools and resources necessary to face and move beyond current difficulties, specifically addressing the problems that are causing distress and holding you back in life, improving your psychological, physical and emotional wellbeing. Accessing safe authentic connection to your self, others and the world around you.
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Julian Walters
Counsellor
Bridgend CF33
I am currently Principal at South Wales College of Clinical Hypnosis and have appeared in Hello Magazine Online helping thousands of people to rediscover their life to be the person they want to be. I specialise in releasing Anxiety , Addictions and Obesity and offer face to face or online with the strictest confidence so get in touch if you are fed up with having to settle for the life you are currently experiencing and we can release you to move forwards
I am currently Principal at South Wales College of Clinical Hypnosis and have appeared in Hello Magazine Online helping thousands of people to rediscover their life to be the person they want to be. I specialise in releasing Anxiety , Addictions and Obesity and offer face to face or online with the strictest confidence so get in touch if you are fed up with having to settle for the life you are currently experiencing and we can release you to move forwards
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Syed Ahmed Adnan Hasan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I know what it is like to have mental health issue. I am wounded healer myself. I have a grown up daughter who had suffered severe depression in her life. I am really keen to work with BAME community. Being an Asian, I totally empathise with current trauma that is being experienced within the community.
I know what it is like to have mental health issue. I am wounded healer myself. I have a grown up daughter who had suffered severe depression in her life. I am really keen to work with BAME community. Being an Asian, I totally empathise with current trauma that is being experienced within the community.
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Platfform Wellbeing
Verified Verified
Swansea SA6
We are a BACP Accredited Counselling Service with a large team of friendly and experienced counsellors. Whether there’s a specific challenge you’re facing, or you just aren’t feeling yourself right now, our counsellors work with you in a safe, confidential space It might be that you are struggling with anxiety, feeling low, grieving, or experiencing distressing thoughts. Or you may be looking to move forward and achieve your goals. Face-to-face counselling in Cardiff & Swansea or remote sessions. Our counsellors can work with individuals, couples and children.
We are a BACP Accredited Counselling Service with a large team of friendly and experienced counsellors. Whether there’s a specific challenge you’re facing, or you just aren’t feeling yourself right now, our counsellors work with you in a safe, confidential space It might be that you are struggling with anxiety, feeling low, grieving, or experiencing distressing thoughts. Or you may be looking to move forward and achieve your goals. Face-to-face counselling in Cardiff & Swansea or remote sessions. Our counsellors can work with individuals, couples and children.
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Enlighten Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Swansea SA5
I am an Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist offering online and remote 'talking' therapy. I can provide a safe and understanding space where you will feel supported to explore your feelings and experiences and the impact they may have. Whatever has brought you here may be having an impact on you physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually and exploring this may involve both historical and current experiences, where making links or identifying patterns in thoughts or behaviours may be helpful.
I am an Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist offering online and remote 'talking' therapy. I can provide a safe and understanding space where you will feel supported to explore your feelings and experiences and the impact they may have. Whatever has brought you here may be having an impact on you physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually and exploring this may involve both historical and current experiences, where making links or identifying patterns in thoughts or behaviours may be helpful.
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Michael Steven Mainwaring
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Swansea SA6
My work covers issues of mental health, anxiety and depression, eating disorders, substance misuse and self-harm and suicide.
I work with children and young people on the things that are important to them. I work in a person centred way. I undertake assessment and create a treatment plan with the client, creating goals the client wants to achieve together. I use art therapy in order to achieve this, whether that be mark making, clay, paint, collage of other materials the client feels comfortable using. Clients can just talk if they want to.
My work covers issues of mental health, anxiety and depression, eating disorders, substance misuse and self-harm and suicide.
I work with children and young people on the things that are important to them. I work in a person centred way. I undertake assessment and create a treatment plan with the client, creating goals the client wants to achieve together. I use art therapy in order to achieve this, whether that be mark making, clay, paint, collage of other materials the client feels comfortable using. Clients can just talk if they want to.
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Photo of Samantha Giles - Aberavon Sands Therapy Service , MSc
The Aberavon therapy service specialises in trauma, eating disorders/issues and phobia treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.
I work collaboratively with my clients towards their recovery goals. My therapeutic approach is warm and empathetic, underpinned by evidence based modalities. Due to my years of experience working in Mental Health and training background, I am able to offer an individualized treatment approach to each client.
The Aberavon therapy service specialises in trauma, eating disorders/issues and phobia treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.
I work collaboratively with my clients towards their recovery goals. My therapeutic approach is warm and empathetic, underpinned by evidence based modalities. Due to my years of experience working in Mental Health and training background, I am able to offer an individualized treatment approach to each client.
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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.