TRIAGE

Emergency assessment and treatment of your weight-related condition
We provided co-ordinated medical, dietetic and psychological support

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Freedom From Emotional Eating

Saturday May 25th - 10am to 2.30pm
Do you reach for food when things get stressful, or when there is conflict
in a relationship?

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OPEN ALL HOURS

Monday to Friday
730am to 8pm
Saturdays
930am to 8pm

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GROUP THERAPY

Our Food Group Therapy is a space where you can feel
the support and encouragement from others who struggle
with weight, eating, food and body image

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BREAKTHROUGH DAY / HALF DAY

Accelerate Your Recovery
Get to the root cause of your weight issues

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WEIGHT
LOSS
RESULTS!

With our medical plan

IS BULIMIA YOUR SECRET?

Take our 6-session
plan for recovery

PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN OBESITY

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TESTIMONIALS

WeightMatters was so much more than just weight loss. It was about motivation and education - it made me accountable. They are professional, easy going and completely discreet and confidential.
Gary Barlow - Singer & Songwriter - Take That
I am 40 years old and I have had an eating disorder for 32 of these years. I met The WeightMatters Practice in Jan 2011 weighing approx 7 stones having lost 12 stones via a gastric band op. I was terrified to eat and could only manage 1 meal per day.
Kirsty Payne 40 - Mum of 4
WeightMatters saved my life. They are the most compassionate, understanding and caring people I have ever met and I owe so much to them.
Zoe 27
When I first went to see The WeightMatters Practice I had been bulimic for over half of my life and couldn't see a way out of it. My self esteem was very low and I didn't think very much of myself.
Vicky 29
Prior to visiting The WeightMatters Practice I’d been battling with an eating disorder for over 10 years and seen numerous counselling services to help eliminate the source of the problem - all unsuccessful.
Claire 32
Working with WeightMatters not only helped me lose weight, but it also helped me in a lot of other areas of my life. They asked me to list up all my goals, even things that did not relate to weight loss.
Helene Freuland - Denmark

LATEST RESEARCH AND BLOGS

May 20, 2013 | Israel bans anorexic models: what do you think?

Comment: Fashion photographer Adi Barkan has successfully campaigned to only allow women with a BMI above 18.5 to work as models in Israel. This is now the law, a first… read more >>

May 16, 2013 | Angelina Jolie, breast cancer and body image issues

Comment: actress and director Angelina Jolie revealed that she chose to have a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. She has been praised for… read more >>

May 15, 2013 | Studies found link between obesity and dementia

  Comment: a recent article on the BBC website warned that being obese may increase the risk of Alzheimer and dementia.   Quoting from a Swedish study of people (twins)… read more >>

WELCOME TO
WEIGHTMATTERS

We specialise in the psychological,
medical and nutritional treatment
of eating behaviour, to help you
build a new relationship with food,
eating, weight and your body.

Please get in touch so
we can explain how our
services can work for you.

James Lamper
Eating & Behavioural Therapist

FREE 30 MIN SESSION

James Lamper

Eating & Behavioural Therapist

I am the founder of The WeightMatters Practice and have 20 years experience of working with clients and their health, weight, eating and body image issues.

  • I will show you how nutrition changes the chemistry in your body that results in weight loss or weight gain.
  • Obsessive thoughts about food and eating all day long? I will show you how to reduce the noise!
  • Your food script was written in your childhood, but limits you as an adult. We can explore and untangle what is holding you back from change.
  • Emotional fluency will help you make contact with other people, and relieve the need for food to soothe you.
  • Eating disorders, obesity, disordered eating and body image distress are areas I specialise in.

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Deborah Fields

Eating & Behavioural Therapist

I'm an eating and behavioural therapist and work with the symptoms of eating disorders and the causes behind those symptoms.

  • I am experienced at working with all sorts of people with a variety of eating disorders. Nutritionally, behaviourally & psychotherapeutically. This enables short term gain with long term understanding.
  • I have experience in working with many other issues that some eating disorders may create or be as a result of, this list is extensive, so please ask.
  • I am experienced at creating the relationship to enable you to resolve your situation. Eating disorders CAN be resolved with psychological & nutritional intervention.
  • Some people may prefer to work with a woman - I can work with you & the team here to make the changes you want.

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Ellaine Sweeting

Eating & Behavioural Therapist

I work with my clients to facilitate understanding of their past eating behaviour and exploring ways in the present to make different choices in the future leading to a healthier and happier life.

  • Let’s work together to gain a greater understanding of your eating behaviour.
  • Together we can make eating a pleasure for you again.
  • We can explore your feelings around food together and work towards your becoming more comfortable with your eating behaviour.
  • I will work with you at your own pace to explore ways to solve your eating problems.
  • I am here to support you in your search for freedom from food.

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Raquel Delgado

Doctor

I am a Doctor and I specialise in General Practice and see clients who have medical conditions due to their weight or who fear their weight may cause weight-related issues. These are some of the areas I can work with you.

  • Gain a better understanding on how your weight can have an effect on your physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Monitor pre-existing medical conditions where weight management can make a difference.
  • Working with you, a dietician and a psychotherapist to deliver an all rounded weight management program, whether you need to gain weight or lose weight.
  • Carry out a medical and a psychological assessment to identify if your weight is already having an impact on your physical and mental wellbeing.

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Helen West

Dietician

I have 16 years experience of working as a clinical dietician, and I am passionate about helping people change the way they eat. These are the areas I can help you with.

  • Using the FOD MAPs system, 75% of my clients have seen amazing, symptom free improvements in IBS.
  • Long lasting success is achieved with behavior change and diet manipulation. My expertise, knowledge and support will ensure you get the weight loss reduction that you are looking for.
  • Eating disorders can be resolved with psychological and nutritional intervention. I, you & our team can take on the challenge together and make it happen.
  • If control of diabetes is your ultimate aim, I have the know-how and experience to make nutrition and lifestyle choices really count.

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Jason Demant

Clinical Hypnotherapist

I am passionate about change being enjoyable. I use NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming), life coaching and cognitive behavioural therapy techniques and a no-nonsense coaching style which is direct and challenging. I will help you.

  • Consider your lifestyle patterns and 'how' you eat; fast, slow, standing up, in a rush, on the go.
  • Discover how to kick old unhealthy eating habits without feeling restricted.
  • Gain new tools to overcome the causes of unhealthy choices, changing how stress, worries and daily pressures affect your eating habits.
  • Learn new ways to cut down on cravings and comfort eating.
  • Discover new skills to increase your confidence long term and feel more good positive energy as you look after your health and wellbeing.

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Lyn Breakwell

Body Therapist

I have 11 years of experience in bodywork therapy and enjoy helping assist change the disruptive holding patterns in the body and mind through my work and intention. Here are a few ways how it can help you.

  • Overtime sub-optimal food choices, lack of optimal rest and activity and emotional stress can contribute to a build up of metabolic waste through your bodies superficial fascia. Myofacial release massage works on releasing this.
  • Studies have shown that massage has positive effects on anorexia nervousa. Lowering stress, anxiety cortisol hormone levels and decrease in body dissatisfaction. Also showed was an increase in dopamine and norepinephrine levels.
  • Massage and touch helps boost body self esteem, body image and body awareness.

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Ben Pianese

Body Therapist

I have been a therapist for 11 years and take so much pleasure from seeing the positive results massage offers. I believe that with the appropriate treatment, I can help you restore balance in the following areas.

  • Weight issues vary from person to person. Massage can help increase the body’s capability to control or lose weight.
  • Creating a balance in mind can be achieved using alternative therapies such as Reiki. I have worked with many people using these therapies to balance the mind and spirit.
  • Many use conventional means to treat muscle pain. With regular, safe massage the long term results can change lives.
  • The most common cause of many ailments is stress and anxiety. How can we function if we are feeling these effects? Massage is a proven way of lowering the negative effects stress and anxiety can cause.

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Mandy Atkinson

Eating & Behavioural Therapist

Hello, I'm Mandy and I am an Eating and Behavioural Therapist.

  • My focus is on building a good relationship with my clients, work gently to explore the issues they have around eating and food.
  • Let’s consider together how your emotions and your eating are connected.
  • We can demystify your relationship with food and eating and how it affects you in your life.
  • I’ll offer support for you as you make changes in how you eat, feel and behave.
  • Let’s work together to make the most of being in the here and now and consider aspects of your past which impact upon how you are today.

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Paola Bassanese

Body Therapist

Hello, I'm Paola and I am an award-winning massage therapist. I can work with you on your journey towards better health and a more balanced lifestyle.

Feel great, look great, be happier: working together to increase your sense of wellbeing.

  • I use massage to make my clients feel better about themselves and develop a balanced relationship with their bodies. Research studies show that massage can help increase levels of endorphins, the “feel good” hormones, therefore providing an immediate feeling and wellbeing and reducing stress.

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