What’s the biggest surprise people often have in eating disorder recovery? You might grieve the loss of your eating disorder. Despite the pain, distress, and suffering it can cause, we would be fooling ourselves if we didn’t acknowledge the certainty, structure, and validation it also provides. For many of our clients, recovery often[…]
Browsing tag:
eating disorders
Grieving Your Eating Disorder: When Letting Go Feels Like Losing Yourself
Eating Disorders Aug 27, 2025
In recent years, medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy (GLP-1 receptor agonists) have been hailed as game-changers in treating type 2 diabetes, and more recently, obesity. Originally developed to improve blood sugar control in diabetes, these drugs are now recognised for their ability to help reduce appetite, support weight loss, and improve other key metabolic[…]
Understanding Family-Based Therapy (FBT) for Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders, Therapy Apr 30, 2025
When a young person is living with an eating disorder, the effects often ripple far beyond the individual. It’s not uncommon for families may feel helpless, uncertain, or to blame. Additionally, they may feel overwhelmed and unsure how to support their child while navigating a complex and distressing illness. Family-Based Therapy (FBT) offers a clear[…]
Ketamine treatment in 2025: Revolutionary hope for eating disorders or too soon to tell?
Eating Disorders, Therapy Jan 22, 2025
Dr Courtney considers the safety and effectiveness of this new treatment option
Eating disorder treatment with Autism – what to expect
Client Stories, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Therapy Jul 05, 2024
May, a former client explains how to handle treatment for Eating Disorders when you also have autism
Discover why we believe BMI to be problematic for those living with an eating disorder and what we think would be a more helpful approach to gauging health and wellbeing.
The diagnosis and treatment methods for ARFID, how it differs from other eating disorders, and a first-hand account of the experience of having and being treated for the condition written by one of our clients.
We’ve discovered there’s a link between decision-making and eating disorders. Here’s how it could affect you.
Do you struggle to receive gifts? Here’s why some people living with an eating disorder find it hard to accept gifts.
Going to university with an eating disorder: is your child ready?
Children's Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Parenting Sep 12, 2023
Dr Melissa Lotmore’s guidance on supporting your child through starting university with an eating disorder
Our best advice for coping with exam results anxiety
anxiety, Children's Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Parenting Aug 03, 2023
Dr Nicole Hudson shares her advice on difficult thoughts and feelings as exam results time gets closer
Choosing an eating disorder clinic: 5 key things to look for
Eating Disorders, Mental Health Jul 03, 2023
In this post, we’ll share the key things to consider, the red flags to look out for, and the questions to ask to help you when you’re choosing an eating disorder clinic that’s right for you and your needs.
