Area of focus
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions involving harmful eating patterns and distress around food, weight, or body shape. They can affect physical health, emotions, and everyday functioning.
Find your therapistTypes of eating difficulties
- Anorexia nervosa: restriction, fear of weight gain, and distorted body perception
- Bulimia nervosa: binge episodes and compensatory behaviours
- Binge-eating disorder: repeated binges with loss of control and distress
- Other specified eating disorders that do not fit one diagnostic pattern
Common signs
- Significant weight changes
- Preoccupation with food, calories, or weight
- Avoiding situations involving food
- Secretive or rapid eating
- Compulsive exercise
- Mood and social changes
- Fatigue, dizziness, or digestive problems
How therapy can help
Care may use CBT, DBT, ACT, emotion-focused therapy, and family therapy. Treatment supports emotional regulation, healthier beliefs, relationship repair, and a safer relationship with food and the body.
Whole-person care
Where needed, your psychologist collaborates with doctors, dietitians, and other health professionals. Eating disorders can carry medical risk, so physical-health assessment may be essential.
Questions people ask
How long does recovery take?
Recovery is individual and can take several months to a year or longer.
Is full recovery possible?
Yes. Many people make a full recovery with appropriate treatment and support.
Should family be involved?
Family involvement can help, especially for younger people, but it is discussed with you and adapted to your needs.
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