Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
Compassionate, weight-neutral nutrition support
Many people who struggle with eating don’t see themselves as having an “eating disorder”. They may describe feeling out of control around food, constantly thinking about eating, or stuck in cycles of restriction and overeating — often after years of dieting or trying to manage health concerns through food.
I support adolescents and adults with eating disorders and disordered eating using a weight-neutral, non-diet, and eating-disorder-informed approach. My focus is on nourishment, safety, and rebuilding trust with food and the body — not on weight or appearance.
Eating disorders and disordered eating — what they are
Eating concerns exist on a spectrum. Some people have a diagnosed eating disorder; others experience disordered eating that significantly affects their wellbeing, even if it doesn’t fit neatly into a diagnostic category.
This may include:
Restrictive eating or chronic under-eating
Binge eating or feeling out of control around food
Cycles of dieting and weight cycling
Rigid food rules or fear of eating “wrong”
Guilt, shame, or anxiety around food
Ongoing body dissatisfaction or preoccupation
You do not need a diagnosis, a certain body size, or a particular level of severity to deserve support.
A weight-neutral approach to eating-disorder care
In my experience, weight-focused approaches often make eating disorders and disordered eating worse, not better. They can reinforce food fear, increase body dissatisfaction, and undermine recovery.
For this reason, I work from a Health at Every Size® (HAES®) and non-diet framework. This means:
Weight is not used as a measure of progress or success
Nourishment and regular eating are prioritised
Care is grounded in evidence and compassion, not control
The goal is improved wellbeing and quality of life
Recovery is not about “getting it right” with food — it’s about creating safety, flexibility, and trust over time.
Common concerns I support
I work with people experiencing:
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
Atypical eating disorders
Chronic dieting and long-standing disordered eating
Eating difficulties alongside medical conditions such as diabetes, gut disorders, or PCOS
Many people come to see me feeling uncertain about whether their struggles are “serious enough”. If eating or food is taking up a lot of mental space, that’s reason enough to seek support.
How nutrition support fits into recovery
Nutrition care is a central part of eating-disorder recovery, but it is never delivered in isolation.
The nutrition support I provide may include:
Supporting regular, adequate eating
Rebuilding trust in hunger and fullness cues
Gently challenging food fears and rigid rules
Education that reduces confusion and self-blame
Helping eating feel more flexible and less effortful
Where appropriate, I work alongside GPs, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other members of a person’s care team. With adolescents, I also work closely with parents and caregivers to support nourishment and recovery.
Safety and pacing
Eating-disorder recovery is not linear, and it cannot be rushed.
I take a careful, paced approach, guided by:
Medical safety
Psychological wellbeing
A person’s history and current supports
What feels manageable and sustainable
If more intensive support is needed, I will discuss this openly and help coordinate appropriate care.
Is this the right fit?
This approach may suit you if:
You want support that is not focused on weight or dieting
You are tired of food rules and self-criticism
You want evidence-based, compassionate nutrition care
You value collaboration and respect
It may not be the right fit if you are seeking:
Weight-loss-focused treatment
Prescriptive dieting or rigid meal plans without context
A quick fix or appearance-based goals
Struggling with eating is not a failure of willpower or discipline. In my practice, eating-disorder care is grounded in kindness, nourishment, and respect, with the understanding that recovery looks different for everyone.
Support for eating disorders and disordered eating is offered within my broader Services, alongside weight-neutral care for gut health, diabetes, PCOS, menopause, renal disease, and other health concerns.