Blog about Eating Disorders and CBT

Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being, yet it often remains overlooked or misunderstood. Many individuals struggle with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues without knowing where to turn for help. This blog post aims to provide essential tips from therapists that can guide you in navigating your mental health journey. Whether you are seeking to improve your mental well-being or support someone else, these insights will be valuable. Eye-lev

Therapy can be a transformative experience, offering individuals a safe space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. However, many people may feel apprehensive about starting therapy, unsure of what to expect. Creating a safe environment is crucial for effective therapy, and understanding this process can help ease any anxiety. In this post, we will delve into what safety in therapy means, how therapists create this environment, and what clients can expect during

Therapy can be a transformative journey, but the first step often hinges on one crucial element: trust. For many, the idea of opening up to a stranger about their deepest fears and insecurities can be daunting. As a psychotherapist, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that trust can have on the therapeutic process. In this post, we will explore the importance of trust in therapy, how to build it, and what to do if you find yourself struggling to trust your therapis

Living with ADHD can feel like a whirlwind sometimes. When you add binge eating into the mix, it can become even more challenging. I want you to know that you are not alone in this. Many people find themselves caught in this cycle, especially when juggling the ups and downs of ADHD. Together, we can explore ways to understand and gently manage these challenges, step by step. Understanding ADHD and Binge Eating: What’s the Connection? ADHD affects how our brains process attent

It's almost universally accepted that being overweight is bad for your health. Some medical professionals recommend weight loss as a solution to many health problems. Social media and influencers suggest weight loss as a remedy for confidence issues. It can feel like weight loss is the answer to all your problems or the key to success and happiness. Did you know that around 45% of people worldwide are trying to lose weight at any given time? According to the World Health Orga

Living with ADHD and binge eating can feel overwhelming at times. You might find yourself caught in a cycle of impulsivity, emotional eating, and frustration. I want you to know that you are not alone, and there is a way forward. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers a gentle, effective approach to help you understand and manage these challenges. Together, we can explore how ADHD and eating therapy can support you in building resilience and finding balance. Understanding

Happy Easter Holiday! It’s Easter weekend, and I thought it would be a good time to write a blog post, as I’ve had a few things on my mind heading into the bank holiday. Here in the U.K., we have a long weekend, with Good Friday and Easter Monday being national days of celebration. Not everyone is off work, though, I was just at Tesco and it was very busy, with staff keeping everything running as usual. Unusually this year, it seems many of the major religions are celebratin

I’m lucky enough to be on holiday this week, I’m not saying this to you gloat but I thought I would take this opportunity to practice some mindfulness and I thought I would share some of my thoughts on the subject with you. Being by the sea with nothing to do is the perfect time and place for a spot of meditation but it can be done anywhere and anytime. I came by mindfulness a few years ago, I was going through a bit of a difficult time in my life and I had heard about mindfu

Eating Disorders Through my extensive work with clients who have some kind of eating disorder, it is pretty common that by the time they are sitting in front of me they have been struggling for a long time, often for many years. What we know from all the eating disorder literature is that the sooner a person gets treatment the better the prognosis, so I’m always saddened when I hear how long people struggle for without help. Today is #worldmentalhealthday and the general cons

You may have heard of CBT before, it is often talked about in relation to mental illness and with the growing awareness over recent months with the rise in mental health awareness campaigns, it is becoming more widespread and popular. But what exactly is it? Well, CBT originated from Dr. Aaron Beck's cognitive theory which stated that thoughts, feelings and behaviour are all connected and that individuals can be helped towards overcoming their difficulties by identifying and

I became really interested in mental health just after I had my son, like many first time mums I became obsessed with reading all the baby books I could lay my hands on. I was totally fascinated about human development and thrilled to be having a front-row seat! I decided to go to university to study psychology as I wanted more! As a mature student and a single parent at university, it wasn't all night drinking sessions for me, but I was really happy to be doing what I loved.