Recovery coaches and nutritionists

We All Need To Talk We All Need To Talk
http://www.weallneedtotalk.co.uk

Contact :
anita.gaisford@weallneedtotalk.co.uk

Tel: 01227 250180
Mobile: 07949 278277

I am an experienced and qualified integrative counsellor and have completed an additional Master Practitioner Advanced Diploma in Eating Disorders and Obesity, gained through the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED).

I work across a broad and varied spectrum of mental health issues, but my passion lies in working with eating disorders/disordered eating as I am aware of the multi-faceted and complex nature of how an eating disorder can impact upon a person and how early intervention and, the right support is vital to aid recovery.

I work with adults, young adults (age 18+) and university students, having had experience as a counsellor in schools and colleges before setting up my private practice in 2015. I offer one-to-one sessions which are conducted face-to-face or remotely.

​I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and as  a practitioner, I hold professional insurance and am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), ensuring that I adhere to general data protection regulations (GDPR).

I am also a member of Beat, the UK’s leading eating disorder charity; NCFED, the National Centre for Eating Disorders and  Counselling Directory

As part of the approach I offer, I also work in collaboration with a Nutritional Therapist, who has also trained through the NCFED and a private GP to provide a wrap-around level of support.

Contact :
spencerandrew03@gmail.com

Mobile: 07760 351 733

Andy is a Humanistic Counsellor with a Practitioner Skills for Eating Dsorders Diploma. Andy offers a safe, & non-judgemental space helping clients understand their behaviours regarding food that causes them problems in life. Offering a supportive therapeutic relationship, working together to develop a healthy relationship with food that promotes physical & mental well-being- so life can be lived to its full potential. The journey is not rushed & taken at the client’s pace. Andy is an advanced practitioner in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) & can use this during therapy if appropriate for my clients. I can work with anyone age 16+

Contact :
Phone – 07510495791
Email – beckywhocares1@outlook.com
counsellorwhocares.co.uk

Hi, my name is Becky Stone, I specialise in Eating Disorders in break through recovery training sessions with ADULTS/ TEENAGERS. Changing mindset and self-harming relationship with food and empowering you with knowledge, skills and motivation to get out of the problem and change the behaviour patterns. What makes this type of therapy different?

The most important part of therapy is making sure i am the right expert for you.I specialise in Eating Disorder break through counselling sessions working with individuals suffering with eating disorders. Eating Disorder can be really difficult and without the right and correct type of support it can be really difficult to move forward.

My training has enabled me to help move clients forwards, it has become frequently aware at times that there is a lack of awareness and help around eating disorders from GP, general counsellors and other Multi agencies, this is where my specialised training has come into my practice. I’m able to work with anorexia, bulimia and obesity, working through the poor relationship that is presenting with food from low self-esteem, self loathing and teaching them how to be kind to themselves as a person then focusing on food and self harming with it.

The assessment is charged at £160

Sessions £80 per hour

Contact :
healingminds.info@gmail.com
Tel: 01892 546773
Mobile: 07746 679301
www.healingminds.co

I work as a BACP (Accred) Counsellor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor and Professional Trainer. I qualified in 2005 as a General Practitioner and very quickly recognised a common denominator between the majority of my clients – low self-esteem, poor body image and problems with assertiveness (they tended to use anger as a way of communicating or were easily intimidated and/or bent against their will).

So many of my clients were presenting in this way, with self-loathing and a limited ability to be kind to themselves. Furthermore, I was working with a lot of clients who were clinically obese or painfully skinny and learnt very quickly that even the ones presenting with normal body weight were often abusing themselves by self-harming and substance abuse, poor diet – often coupled with difficult and challenging relationships with themselves and others, and were clearly using food/alcohol/nicotine or other mood altering substances to self-medicate, either by overeating or indeed under eating.

When considering all of the above I felt very strongly that I needed to embark on further training and in 2007 I trained as a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity, at The National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED).

I am now a Registered Supervisor and currently attending the current year’s training course as an assistant to Deanne Jade, Principal and Founder of the NCFED, in order to ensure my skills remain cutting edge.

www.zesthealthcoaching.co.uk

Caroline is a certified health coach and an NCFED trained eating disorder and obesity therapist. Her background in psychology, foundation counselling and NLP Practitioner training all contribute to her holistic way of working with clients. Caroline has personal experience of an eating disorder, which brings added empathy and understanding to her work. Her way of working is to look forwards and take practical steps to recovery and to help clients become empowered to make the changes needed, both physical and psychological.

Contact:
info@flourishwithciandra.com
flourishwithciandra.com
Tel: 07539 426376

Hi, I’m Ciandra. As an experienced eating disorder recovery coach and having recovered from my own eating disorder, I am passionate about guiding individuals towards a life of freedom, balance, and self-love.  I am dedicated to helping individuals who are struggling with eating disorders to overcome their challenges and find healing.

Flourish with Ciandra is my signature recovery coaching program designed to take you from quasi-recovery to full recovery from eating disorders, disordered eating or body image difficulties. I create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to openly discuss their challenges and work towards overcoming them. Using practical tools, evidence-based techniques, and empathetic support, I help develop a healthy relationship with food, improve body image, and cultivate self-compassion.

I personalise coaching sessions to meet individual needs, whether starting or already in recovery. My mission is to empower clients to reclaim their lives and live fully without limitations imposed by their eating disorder. Enquire now to learn how I can support you on your path to healing.

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Contact :
devalcoaching@btinternet.com
Tel: 01797 222796

devalcoaching.com

I am an NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming)  Master Practitioner and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Coach whose aim is to enable positive, rapid, lasting change.  I am committed to providing a relaxed, professional approach allowing each and every individual to achieve their goals. I trained with Ian McDermott, one of the world’s most renowned NLP trainers certified since 1988.  Ian McDermott is a best-selling author of many NLP books as well as being a registered UKCP Psychotherapist.

My interest in eating disorders stems from my own journey of recovery from an eating disorder and in recent years I have had had particular success working with eating disorders and negative self talk.

Contact:
clarecounselling@gmail.com 
Tel: 07760 826281

As an integrative counsellor I am able to use several different types of therapy, enabling me to have various approaches to suit different issues. These include looking at the past (psycho-dynamic), the present (person centred/humanistic) and strategies for future change (CBT). I have experience working with adults and teenagers in an NHS setting, children/adolescents in one to one sessions in schools throughout Kent and I have a private practice in Sevenoaks. I also have experience in working at Family Matters (UK Charity for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse). I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

My interest in Eating Disorders developed over the years as a result of exposure to many people with ‘disordered eating’ with several being on the unhealthy end of the spectrum and needing help. Subsequently I experienced a personal loss of a family member who suffered from Anorexia. I truly believe she would still be with us today if she had received help and support when this first emerged in her teens.

Contact:
debbieplato.counselling@gmail.com
Tel: 07861 455398
https://debbieplatocounselling.co.uk/

I have a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I have a particular interest in Eating Disorders and hold the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED) Practitioners Diploma. I follow NCFED’s approach to counselling for people with eating disorders and obesity, this is a carefully designed and successful approach for people with these conditions.

I have a family member who has lived with a complex eating disorder for over 20 years and so I have personal in-depth experience of how an eating disorder affects the whole family as well as the person with the condition.

The integrative approach I studied blends person-centred, gestalt, transactional analysis and Egan’s skilled helper models. These give me a firm grounding and offer different approaches for how we can work together. In addition to working with people with Eating Disorders I work with a variety of issues including being a carer, bereavement and loss, relationship problems, unwelcome change, and stress.

I work in Private Practice with adults aged 18 and over, in-person from my office in Eastbourne and I also work on Zoom.

I began working with clients in 2018 and gained experience with Cruse, Care For The Carers, and Sussex Community Counselling

Contact:
Deirdrereddan@gmail.com
www.counsellorcoach.ie
Tel: 00 353 86 1706350

I work with parents/family members who have a loved one suffering from an eating disorder, helping them to develop the skills they need to support their loved ones, and themselves, during a very difficult time. I am a qualified coach and mentor and have lived experience, having travelled this journey myself as a parent.

I am well aware that nothing can prepare parents/family members for the shock of a loved one developing an eating disorder and its impact on the loved one, as well as the parents/family’s physical and emotional well-being. No two journeys through the recovery process are the same for parents or their loved ones nor does any one person have all the answers – and I include myself in that!

Through my work, I help parents to identify and use the unique strengths that they can bring to the recovery journey as well as teaching them the skills they need to support their loved one, and themselves, using proven tools and techniques.

I hold an Advanced Diploma in Personal, Leadership and Executive Coaching. I am also an experienced mentor and am currently completing the Master Practitioner Programme in Eating Disorders and Obesity, through the National Centre for Eating Disorders. I work face to face (Ireland), phone and online.

Contact:
ardtherapies@gmail.com
eatingdifficulties.weebly.com
Tel: 01474 871432
Mob: 07789996443

I specialise within the field of early interventions for eating disorders as well as working with patients who have a diagnosis. Early signs and symptoms of an eating disorder can often go untreated resulting in symptoms becoming more entrenched and requiring input at the crisis stage. I am delighted to offer a fast, effective service that can support individuals at the early stages of their difficulties. The input can prevent long term deterioration that could lead to a diagnosis or admission into hospital. According to ‘NICE’ guidelines for the management of eating disorders in those over 8 years old: “People with eating disorders should be assessed and treated at the earliest opportunity.”  I am a qualified mental health nurse with over 12 years experience, 5 years of which were within eating disorders, supporting clients with early symptoms in the community.  I have a 2 year post graduate certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and a degree in Public Health.

Contact:
enquiries@therapypartners.co.uk
www.therapypartners.co.uk
Tel: 0845 123 4567

Therapy partners and Rewrite your Story  offer therapeutic support using Nice approved individual eating-disorder-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-ED) to support children and young people suffering from eating disorders We can also offer support  for those people close to them including parents, friends and teachers. Our work follows on from a successful NHS Funded Pilot project in 2016/17and has a special focus on early intervention and quick referral to therapy.  

We have a limited number of funded places available in North Kent and Medway, each case is funded on an individual basis, and  we would be  be happy to talk to you regarding assessment and funding criteria. We provide supports across Kent and at our clinic in Maidstone based at  Maidstone Community Support Centre.

Further details can be found at  https://www.therapypartners.co.uk/children-and-young-people/rewrite-your-story

Contact:
han@recover-ed.co.uk

Hello, my name is Han. I offer highly individualised support to those who are in recovery from restrictive eating disorders. My lived experience of the illness, from which I have long fully recovered from, alongside my Clinical Hypnotherapist, coaching and NLP practitioner qualifications, allows me to use a combination of strategies that promote neural rewiring. This, combined with support to reach physical rehabilitation, allows for individuals to feel increasingly empowered to let go of their illness and live the very whole life that is there waiting on the other side.

I also offer guidance to carers negotiating the recovery journey with their loved ones, so that it is us all against the eating disorder in a team, rather than feeling as though we are consistently locking horns with our loved one.

Contact:
hooperfm@hotmail.com
Tel: 07904 920904

I am a trained and qualified counsellor and therapist with more than 10 years clinical practice and a proven record of helping clients move towards change, growth and development. Clients are referred to me from all walks of life with a range of experiences and difficulties. I work with couples, individuals and groups of all ages. I also have extensive expertise in families, young people and children. To supplement my psychodynamic training, I increasingly use Transactional Analysis and Mindfulness in my work. . I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

In addition to working as a therapist, I also have considerable experience training young people, parents and schools towards an understanding and management of a range of issues, including eating disorders, self-harm and bereavement.

Contact:
jack@jackjacobs.co.uk
www.jackjacobs.co.uk
Tel: 07944494028

Having recovered from anorexia nervosa I decided to move away from the corporate world of finance and use my lived experience of recovery to help others to improve their lives. I am a member of the Association for Coaching and I coach individuals of all ages and backgrounds to explore, discover and learn more about themselves, by providing a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space for my clients speak openly and honestly.

Ultimately, I facilitate meaningful conversations to guide, support and empower my clients to unleash their full potential. I fundamentally believe that we all have the power to achieve anything we want to if we put our minds to it. Whether that be building a business, overcoming mental health illnesses or your greatest and wildest dream – it’s about you and your mindset. My mission is simple, to impact people positively.

Contact:
jen@jlnutritionclinic.com
www.jlnutritionclinic.com
Tel: 07590 991471

I am a Registered Dietitian and have a degree in Psychology and an MSc in Nutrition. I have specialised in eating disorders since 2008, and have worked with both adults and children in NHS services, as well as privately.

According to NICE guidelines, Dietitians should not work in isolation with people with an eating disorder, and I find that when a client has therapy working with them is a lot more effective. I work in a patient-centred way, and am careful to build trust and honesty in my relationship with my clients and their families.

I love working with people to improve their quality of life and their relationship with food. Many clients will need to be following meal plans in order to recover lost weight, and I also focus on challenging eating disorder related behaviours, education on food and nutrients and how energy is used in the body, working through fear foods and trying to incorporate them into every day life, moving towards eating family foods and being able to have meals outside of the home.

Contact:
Email: info@jennytomei.com
Tel: 07917860158
Website: http://www.jenup.com 

Jenny is a Qualified Personal Trainer, Nutritional Therapist, and holds the NCFED Diploma in Eating Disorders.

She uses practical interventions, and nutritional rehabilitation guidance to support change & recovery from eating distress. Her work includes mentoring & helping people with various different eating disorders, poor body image, weight control problems, & IBS. Jenny will empower you to overcome disruptive eating habits, help you to improve your relationship with food, optimise your digestion, & lead a healthy & happy life.

Jenny has also recently launched JenUp and to understand the context for how and why JenUp came into being, there are probably two things worth sharing up-front.

The first is my own personal journey with an eating disorder. Having got to the other side of anorexia, and experienced first-hand what it takes to overcome it, I’ve since wanted to support others to make healthy life choices – training as Nutritional Therapist and Eating Disorder Coach. 

The second relates to the various gaps and drawbacks I’ve seen in the prevailing approach to eating disorders. The lack of community care. The way that young people only qualify for treatment when they’re thin enough. The degree of misunderstanding, the scale of the myths… and the needs for a more balanced, holistic and personal approach. 

Contact:
gillyhancock@outlook.com
www.counsellingintheweald.com
Tel: 07794 556608

I am an experienced accredited BACP counsellor working with adults and young people. I am in private practice in my home in Horsmonden and I have also worked across a broad spectrum of  secondary school settings. I  have specialist training in working with eating disorders with the National Centre for Eating Disorders, an enormously successful approach to eating disorders which uses Positive psychology, CBT, Motivational interventions and Nutritional rehabilitation. I am able to work with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge eating, Orthorexia and Obesity.

 I also have a Diploma in integrative counselling which means that I use different approaches and models of counselling according to the individual needs of each client. I believe that I provide a safe, comfortable and non- judgemental practice and therapy for many other issues which include but are not limited to abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, stress, trauma and relationship issues.

Contact:
paul@htherapy.co.uk
Tel 01732-808211 or 07853-130023
www.htherapy.co.uk

I qualified as a Cognitive Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner with the Quest Institute, when I graduated on their world-renowned Diploma in Cognitive Hypnotherapy. Cognitive hypnotherapy is cutting-edge – it was developed by Trevor Silvester of the Quest Institute at the beginning of the 21st century. It uses a wide variety of methods from other psychological disciplines such as NLP, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychotherapy, but at its heart lies the belief that trance states are something we all do regularly every day (just think of the trance you enter when you’re driving to a familiar location like work), and that we all have the innate capability to resolve our own life issues in the best way for us.

To help people achieve these positive changes in their lives, cognitive hypnotherapists use many psychological, hypnotic and linguistic techniques, including WordWeaving, a unique and sophisticated toolset that helps us to create specific language patterns for clients which are much more likely to be subconsciously accepted and acted upon. These methods help us to direct our clients towards their solution state, the place they really want to get to.

Contact:
liv_livin_life@hotmail.com
Instagram: @livlivinlife__

Having recovered from anorexia nervosa myself, I started to share my recovery and self love journey on my Instagram page @livlivinlife__. My community has grown over the years and I have dedicated my life to helping many unlearn diet culture and find happiness in their body. I am now an Online Coach who helps girls and women incorporate weight-training exercise back into their life, whilst finding food freedom and happiness. My coaching places an emphasis on getting stronger, building muscle/weight in some cases, and building confidence. 

My coaching provides many different packages dependent on the level of 1:1 support needed, and if you are interested to find out more, please email me : liv_livin_life@hotmail.com   I can work with anyone age 16+

Contact:
jopearsoncbt@gmail.com
www.jopearsoncbt.co.uk
Tel: 07725749561

Jo is a senior Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist who specialises in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders. Jo has extensive experience and specialist training in the psychological treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. She mainly uses a CBT approach and works with adults and young people in the NHS and private practice.

Contact:
romaine@sky.com
www.carolineromainecounselling.co.uk
Tel  01892 545687 or 07977 458157

I am an accredited BACP therapist with over 20 years experience in the profession.  I am primarily a cognitive behavioural and systemic therapist although my training has taken in many of the recognised counselling techniques and theories.  This means that I can fit my approach to best suit the clients needs.  Clients are all individuals and so we work together to find the best way forward.  I work alongside my clients in an active and involved way and am transparent in my style so you always understand where I am coming from and how I am working with you.  Counselling does not need to be lengthy – sometimes even just one session can be useful. I work with a variety of problems including depression, anxiety, abuse, panic, stress, trauma, obsession, eating disorders, couple and family relationships.

Contact:
lisa@nutriology.co.uk
www.nutriology.co.uk
Tel 01732 359 124 or 07969 910 957

Nutriology is run by Lisa Smith. Lisa qualified in 2005 and currently works as a Nutritionist within high profile, integrated private healthcare clinics in London, as well as in her private practice in Tonbridge, Kent.

In the private practice, Lisa actively works with individuals and corporate employees to improve health and performance by optimising diet and lifestyle.  It is not all about strict, faddy diets, health foods and vitamin supplements. It’s about helping your body get the nutrients it needs to work properly in the world we live in – a busy, demanding and at times, stressful place.

Nutriology works with individuals, schools, businesses and organisations, to design nutrition and wellness programmes that help achieve improved health and performance levels. We don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ diet, but will work alongside you, your organisation or key individuals within your organisation, to design programmes that fits in with and takes account of the demands of the individuals lifestyle and helps restore them to full, vibrant health.

Contact:

Email: rachel@foodandbodypeace.co.uk
Website: foodandbodypeace.co.uk
Phone: 07590 377376

I am an experienced registered Nutritionist, providing nutrition counselling and body image therapy for those with eating disorders and body image concerns. I have trained to master practitioner level with the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED), I am a certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Practitioner. I have also completed training in CBT-E, NLP, nutrition counselling and body image therapy. I provide a personalised approach which combines nutritional, behavioural and psychological interventions. 

Some of the areas that I cover include, supporting clients to challenge eating disorder thoughts, behaviours, food rules, fear foods, to re-establish balanced eating to meet nutritional needs, to feel at peace around food, to find new coping strategies to manage difficult emotions, to release the guilt and shame associated with food choices and to improve their relationship with their body. 

Suffering from and overcoming anorexia in my teenage years is why I chose to specialise in this field. Therapists often specialise in conditions they have experience of as they feel passionate about helping others going through the same challenges they have and it allows us to provide a real understanding of the issues our clients face.

Contact:
https://www.jiggsysplace.com/recovery-coaching/
connect@jiggsysplace.com

Laura Hearn is the founder of the globally recognised online artblog ‘Jiggsy,’ which uses its unique creative tool ‘The Jiggsaw’ to connect people affected by an eating disorder and mental ill health.

Laura is also a TV News producer for the BBC, and regularly speaks about her experience of recovery from an eating disorder, and how she learnt to heal after spending 8 months in an inpatient treatment centre in the US. She uses her extensive knowledge within broadcasting, to remove the stigma of mental illness in the workplace, and to encourage leaders to realise the financial and moral benefits of putting wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

As a mental health consultant, Laura uses the tools she learnt in the US to train leaders in mental health awareness and advise organisations on their mental health strategy. Laura delivers keynotes on mental health, and coaches leaders on the value of adapting their organisations to retain staff, avoid long term absences and ultimately create productive working environments.

Laura has delivered workshops to companies, schools, charities and organisations, to help clients develop confidence and identity from within. Laura is also recovery coach with the Carolyn Costin Institute, to help clients realise that being ‘recovered’ is possible for everyone.

Contact:
www.teenmindscounselling.com
Tel: 07554426500

I am a qualified integrative therapist, registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) specialising in children and adolescents. My training includes an Undergraduate Degree in Childhood Studies, a certificate and post graduate diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a certificate in dialectical behavioural therapy. The way I work incorporates methods from various therapies (cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy and psychodynamic counselling) in order to achieve a tailor made approach to each individual.

My work experience has included a young offenders prison, providing therapeutic support to young people and their families whilst in custody. Here I experienced working with individuals who had committed very serious crimes and predominantly engaged in anti-social behaviour. I then moved on to work on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health inpatient ward at the Priory Hospital. The majority of my work here was with young people suffering from severe mental health, so significantly that they were admitted under section. These young people presented with eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. My next role was with NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), where I worked with young people presenting with depression, anxiety, OCD and eating disorders. 

I run my own private practice called TEEN MINDS COUNSELLING. I am able to provide support to the young person and their family as well as attending school meetings and providing input to other services involved. 

I am keen to work with young people suffering from most mental health presentations, however my particular interests are emerging borderline personality disorder and eating disorders. I have a family member who has suffered from anorexia for ten years so I also have personal experience on how a mental health issue can affect the whole family dynamic and not just the individual. 

Contact:
veronica@talktalkbusiness.net
www.eatingdisordersandcarers.co.uk
T: 01252 444954
M: 07733260475

Private Practice Clinical Partners Wimpole Street London W1

I am the mother of three children a son and two daughters and both my daughters  had an eating disorder and are now in good recovery. One daughter had anorexia and the other had bulimia and compulsive overeating.  I also looked after my brother who had schizophrenia. I run my own organisation called “Eating Disorders and Carers” which I have done for 16 years and the organisation was set up to support carers and families.

I know only too well how challenging and stressful looking after those with mental illness can be. The feelings of isolation, despair and guilt can be overwhelming and it is sometimes difficult to know what to do for the best. It is because of my own personal experience that I have had over the years, of both caring for my family and running my own organisation, that I am now able to support other families. It is important to seek help and look after yourself when the person you are looking after first becomes ill as it is all part of the recovery process.

In my private practice I am offering individual sessions for carers to help you develop skills to navigate the stormy waters of caring for a loved one with any type of mental illness, to communicate with your loved one and to role model self care.

In addition to my private practice I do a large amount of other work. This includes training professionals and families, inspecting secure units and setting the standards,  sitting on a variety of advisory boards as well as presenting at conferences and professional and family groups.