Eating disorders are very common psychological illnesses but are not always well diagnosed. It is estimated that one in twenty women develop eating disorders and men are increasingly experiencing difficulties with food. Bingeing, purging, starvation, obsessive exercising, negative body image and obsessive thoughts and behaviours around food are some of the defining symptoms of an eating disorder.
At the Cavendish Psychotherapy Practice, London, we will give you the time, space and understanding to explore your relationship with food, or exercise, and endeavour to find the underlying causes for your difficulties with food. Frequent underlying issues include, difficult relationships in early life, low self-esteem, loss of a loved one or relationship. Exploring the issues behind your eating disorder will offer relief and help build a new sense of self worth. This will lead to change in your relationship with food.
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