Eating Disorders Support
If eating, weight, and body image have taken over your headspace, we’ll help you find a safer, steadier way forward – without shame, and with support around you.
- Tailored care: Psychological, nutritional and medical expertise
- Experienced team: 20 years of evidence-based care
- Safe environment: Compassionate, respectful support
DO ANY OF THESE FEEL FAMILIAR?
You don’t need a label to reach out – if any of this resonates, we can help you take the next safest step.
- Body image distress, avoidance, or constant checking
- Skipping meals, restricting, or feeling afraid of certain foods
- Bingeing or feeling out of control around food
- Purging behaviours (vomiting or laxatives)
- Compulsive exercise or feeling guilty when you rest
- Constant food noise, rules, guilt or shame
If You Need Urgent Help Today
If you feel medically unsafe today — for example fainting, chest pain, severe weakness, vomiting blood, or suicidal thoughts — please seek urgent help immediately by calling 999 or going to A&E. You can also contact your GP or call 111 for urgent advice.
GETTING STARTED
We’ll help you begin with what’s most pressing right now – some people start with therapy to work through emotional and psychological drivers, while others begin with nutrition support to build a steadier eating structure. As you progress, we can coordinate additional support around you, so you’re not trying to piece it together alone.
Book a free 20-minute discovery call to talk it through – or email us if that feels easier.
BOOK A FREE 20-MINUTE DISCOVERY CALL
Choose a time for a confidential, no-pressure call.
We’ll listen, understand what’s been going on, and help you clarify the safest next step – including whether you’d benefit from therapy, nutrition support, or more specialist/integrated care.
Confidential • No pressure • Clear next steps
How It Works
Step 1 — Book a free call
Choose a time that works for you. It’s confidential and there’s no pressure to commit.
Step 2 — Free 20-minute discovery call
Tell us what’s been going on and what support you’re looking for. We’ll gently check what feels most important right now and whether we’re the right fit.
Step 3 — Clear next steps + clinician match
We’ll recommend the safest next step and keep the plan simple (therapy and/or nutrition first), then match you with the right clinician. If we think another service is safer or more appropriate, we’ll tell you.
Watch (0:57): Sarah from our Client Services team explains what happens on the free discovery call.
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FEES & PRICING
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WHAT WE CAN HELP WITH
Choose the page that best matches what you’re experiencing (you don’t need a diagnosis).
Anorexia
For restrictive eating, fear foods, and feeling driven by control or perfectionism.
Bulimia
For binge–purge cycles, secrecy, guilt, and feeling trapped in “reset” behaviours.
Binge Eating
For episodes of eating that feel out of control, often followed by shame or distress.
ARFID
For sensory-based restriction, fear of choking/vomiting, or very limited “safe foods.”
Exercise Compulsion
For compulsive exercise, guilt when resting, or training despite injury or exhaustion.
Body Image Issues
For body dissatisfaction, constant checking/avoidance, and confidence impacted day-to-day
If you’re not sure which fits, book a free discovery call and we’ll guide you.
YOU’RE NOT DOING THIS ALONE
Eating disorders thrive in isolation. Support works best when you feel understood, held, and connected – even if your first step is just a conversation.
HOW WE HELP – AN INTEGRATED TEAM, TAILORED TO YOU
You don’t need to figure out what to book – we’ll recommend the safest next step and keep the plan simple, then coordinate any additional support if needed.
THERAPY
We help you understand what’s driving the pattern underneath – triggers, emotional regulation, shame/self-criticism, or body image – and build steadier coping strategies.
NUTRITION & DIETETICS
We support you to stabilise eating in a realistic way, reduce the biological drivers that can intensify symptoms, and rebuild trust with food over time.
MEDICAL / PSYCHIATRY (WHEN NEEDED)
If it’s appropriate, we can involve medical oversight to monitor risk, support co-existing difficulties, and discuss medication options where clinically indicated.
JOINED-UP CARE
Your support is coordinated so you’re not piecing it together alone – one clear plan, with the right clinician(s) involved at the right time.
TRUSTED, CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT
Many people tell us the hardest step is reaching out – these are a few words from clients about what it was like to be supported.
“WeightMatters was more than just weight loss; it gave me motivation, education, and accountability. The team is professional, easygoing, and completely confidential.”
– Gary
“My life has improved significantly since working with WeightMatters. I’ve gained confidence and learned to understand my triggers, which has helped me change my relationship with food.”
– Sarah
“For the first time, I felt properly listened to and properly understood.”
– Karen
“After 38 years of diet culture, disordered eating, and poor body image, I finally feel optimistic about healing my relationship with food and my body – without ever dieting again.”
– Laura
“My binge eating has reduced dramatically, and more importantly I feel more in control over my eating and self-talk.”
– Nick
“Making those initial calls is terrifying, so it’s really lovely to have a kind person on the other end of the line… makes all the difference.”
– Milly
Selected feedback from WeightMatters clients. Individual experiences vary.
Emily – Does this sound familiar? A high-functioning life on the outside, and a constant battle with food and body image on the inside.
Emily’s story is one many people recognise – trying to manage pressure, control, and fear through eating behaviours, while feeling increasingly exhausted and alone.
Readiness for support: wanting a safe, non-judgemental place to talk openly and build a steadier relationship with food and self-worth.
Pressure + high expectations: food restriction started as a way to cope with performance and “getting it right”.
Control slipping into cycles: rigid rules became harder to maintain, followed by overeating and compensating behaviours.
Secrecy + fear of being found out: avoiding meals, eating in private, and feeling anxious about others noticing.
Shame + constant comparison: body image worry, social anxiety, and feeling isolated even around friends or colleagues.
Impact on health and life: energy, mood, and wellbeing starting to suffer – alongside worry about long-term consequences.
WARNING SIGNS & COMMON EFFECTS
Eating disorders can look “fine” from the outside – but inside they can take a serious toll on your mind, body, and relationships.
Behaviours You Might Notice
- Restricting or skipping meals
- Bingeing or feeling out of control around food
- Purging behaviours (vomiting, laxatives, “compensating”)
- Compulsive exercise or guilt when resting
- Rigid food rules, rituals, or “safe foods only”
- Avoiding eating with others, eating in secret, or hiding habits
- Frequent weighing, body checking, or mirror avoidance
Thoughts & Feelings That Often Come With It
- Constant food noise (preoccupation with food, calories, weight)
- Anxiety around meals, social events, or changes in routine
- Guilt, shame, or self-criticism after eating
- Fear of weight change or intense body dissatisfaction
- Perfectionism, rigidity, or “all-or-nothing” thinking
- Low mood, irritability, or emotional numbness
- Feeling isolated, misunderstood, or like you’re living a double life
Many people appear high-functioning on the outside – and still need support.
Eating disorders are rarely just about food. They’re often shaped by stress, emotions, life pressures, relationships, and how we cope – and support can help you untangle what’s underneath.
MEET ALICE – A STORY OF HOPE & AGENCY
Alice shares how therapy and nutrition support helped her feel more confident, more present, and less controlled by food and body worries.
FAQs
If you’re unsure where you fit or what to do next, these answers may help – and you can always book a free discovery call to talk it through.
In your free 20-minute discovery call, we’ll listen to what’s been going on and recommend the safest starting point – often therapy first, nutrition first, or both in a simple plan. If we think a different type of support is more appropriate, we’ll tell you.
That’s very common. You don’t need a label to reach out. We’ll help you clarify what pattern is showing up (restriction, bingeing, purging, compulsive exercise, ARFID, body image distress) and what the most helpful next step might be.
Yes. Eating disorders can be serious at any weight, and you can’t judge how unwell someone is by appearance alone. If food, weight, or body image is taking over your headspace or your behaviours feel out of control, it’s worth getting support.
It’s a confidential, no-pressure conversation. We’ll ask what’s been happening, what you’ve tried, what feels most difficult right now, and what you want to change. We’ll then suggest clear next steps – including whether you’d benefit from therapy, nutrition support, or additional medical input. (It’s normal to feel overwhelmed before a first call.)
Yes. Your enquiry and sessions are confidential. We’ll explain how confidentiality works and when we might need to share information for safety reasons (for example, if there’s immediate risk). In day-to-day terms: you can speak openly and safely, and we’ll be clear about boundaries.
Both can work well. Some people prefer the privacy and convenience of online sessions; others feel better meeting in person. We’ll help you choose what’s most supportive for your situation and what you’re working on.
We’ll aim to get you booked in as soon as possible – often within days, depending on clinician availability. Many people look for private support because NHS wait times can be long, so we keep the process as straightforward as possible: book a free discovery call, then we guide next steps.
You’re not alone – ambivalence is a normal part of this. You can still book a call. We’ll meet you where you are, focus on safety and understanding what’s driving the pattern, and help you take a first step that feels manageable.
CLINICAL STANDARDS & HOW WE WORK
We follow clear clinical standards so you know what to expect – from confidentiality and consent, to safe next steps and appropriate signposting.
How We Work
- Clinician-led, evidence-informed support tailored to your situation
- Confidential, respectful care with clear boundaries and consent-led communication
- Integrated support where helpful (therapy, nutrition, and medical oversight when needed)
- Collaborative care if appropriate – we can liaise with your GP/consultant, with your permission
- Appropriate onward signposting if you need a different type of support or a higher level of care
- Privacy and data protection – see our Privacy Policy
We follow internal clinical governance and safeguarding standards; details are available on request.
Content owner: James Lamper, Clinical Director
Clinically reviewed by: Dr Natascha Van Zyl, Director of Talking Therapies
Last reviewed: February 2026
RELATED SERVICES
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Therapy • Dietitian Support • Nutritional Therapy • Psychiatry • Healing Disordered Eating
NEURODIVERSITY POSITIVE PRACTICE
We aim to create a space where every brain is understood and respected – including sensory sensitivities, anxiety, and rigid patterns that can overlap with eating difficulties.
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