Disordered Eating
Food is so powerful. It feeds us, fuels us and fixates us. We eat for survival, yet, living in the Western world, we more commonly eat for enjoyment.
Eating is a psychological practise. Many people have a torturous relationship with food and believe it is not possible to eat for both health and pleasure. I want to show you how this is most certainly achievable.
I have completed training with the National Centre for Eating Disorders (approved by the British Psychological Society) and qualified as Master Practitioner of Eating Disorders and Obesity. I have a toolkit of strategies that I employ in my clinic when working with client’s disordered eating and mental health.
Eating Disorders
Statistics on Eating Disorders
- It is estimated that 1.25 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder (Beat Eating Disorders UK, 2019).
- Eating disorders can affect any age, gender or ethnicity. The ratio of eating disorders in the UK is 3:1 women to men.
- The earlier that eating disorder treatment is sought, the better the sufferer’s chance of recovery.
- It was found that 87% of women and 65% of men compare their bodies to images they consume on social and traditional media (FHE Health, 2017).
How I Can Help You
Nutrition & Naturopathy Clinic
When it comes to healing your relationship with food, I am here to support you on your journey, teaching you the skills and approaches that will help you to better understand your unique food script and how your eating habits have been shaped throughout your life. I will empower you to make the necessary changes involved in improving this once and for all.
Clinic
See my clinic page for my full offering and programmes on how I can help you.
Testimonial
Joanne B. 39 (Nutrition & Naturopathy Client for Disordered Eating)
“I first started working with Lauren in 2022 as I started my recovery journey from an 18 year eating disorder. Over the course of a few months with Lauren’s guidance and support I was able to start changing my relationship with food into a more positive one and started to believe that I could recover from ED. Over our time working, together I have seen a significant improvement in both my physical and mental health and much more flexibility in my choices around food and life in general. Without Lauren’s knowledge, expertise, mentorship and support my recovery would not have been possible. Her approach is very gentle and suggestive, meaning that you are able to progress at your own pace especially where there is a fear associated with certain types of foods. There is encouragement to try new things and get comfortable with things that feel uncomfortable, but it’s always in line with what you feel able to cope with. I still find it really beneficial to have time with Lauren to check in on how I’m doing, address any negative thoughts that may have crept in and bring more balance to my eating and wellbeing.”
