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ANOREXIA TREATMENT

Reclaim Your Life, Begin Recovery With Hope & Supportive Care

Are you or someone you love struggling with anorexia? Does the relentless pursuit of perfection and control overshadow the joy in your life? You’re not alone. 

At WeightMatters, we understand the profound impact anorexia can have on both your physical health and mental wellbeing. We’re here to guide you on a journey toward healing and recovery.

Our approach to anorexia treatment addresses the unique challenges you are experiencing. We help you reclaim a healthier and happier life by offering compassionate, personalised care.

Here are some common experiences and the transformations you may undergo during treatment:

Rediscovering a positive relationship with food and your body

Building coping strategies to manage anxiety and perfectionism

Developing emotional resilience and greater self-compassion

Identifying and valuing your unique strengths beyond physical appearance

Learning how to express your needs confidently in relationships

Building a supportive community to encourage your recovery journey

If you’re ready to take that courageous first step, we’re here for you every step of the way. Let us help you find the freedom and peace you deserve.

Call us now on 020 7622 7727, or book a call with our friendly team below.

NO MORE WAITING: GET THE HELP YOU DESERVE NOW!

We listen with compassion to understand your struggle with weight and eating.

Our expert team is ready to guide and support you every step of the way. 

Schedule your call now, and start your journey to a healthier and happier future.

“WeightMatters was more than just weight loss; it gave me motivation, education, and accountability. The team is professional, easygoing, and completely confidential. I highly recommend their 5-star service to anyone wanting to achieve their ideal weight.”

Gary Barlow, Singer & Songwriter, ‘Take That’

“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. Thank you!”

Sarah

“James has been instrumental in helping me transform my relationship with food. I’ve gone from using it as a way to control fear to understanding how my eating habits are connected to emotions and past experiences. He’s more than just a food therapist-he truly cares about helping individuals adopt a positive approach to life.”

Thomas

“After years of failed diets, I realised I needed a different approach. WeightMatters helped me understand the root causes of my eating behaviours and guided me through practical steps to regain control. The therapy sessions and workshops have been invaluable, and I now feel positive changes in myself. The team is professional, compassionate, and truly supportive in navigating this journey with me.”

Amy

“I spent years dieting and believing that my lack of willpower was the issue. After trying everything, I realised the need to focus on the deeper causes of my weight problems and body image issues. Working with James in therapy has been both challenging and transformative. Sessions have given me new insights and tools to understand myself better, and my eating habits are now more controlled. With continued support from James and Sue, I’m confident I’ll reach my goals.”

Christina

“I came to WeightMatters feeling down, depressed, and the heaviest I’d ever been. Over the course of 12 sessions with Helena and six with Sue, I not only lost over 20kg but also learned to understand and manage my relationship with food. Helena helped me address my stress triggers, while Sue made my new eating habits simple and enjoyable. I now feel healthier, calmer, and happier, with friends saying I look 10 years younger!”

Oli

“After years of struggling with overeating and failed diets, I thought gastric surgery was my only option. But after working with James at WeightMatters, everything changed. Over 10 months, my unhealthy relationship with food was transformed as we uncovered the root causes. The compulsion to binge disappeared, and dieting has become easy, with weight falling off. I’m truly grateful to James and his team for helping me find peace with food.”

Barnaby

“WeightMatters has completely transformed my life after 25 years of battling an eating disorder and obesity. Through the Reframe programme, I learned that my relationship with food was more than overindulgence, and I finally faced difficult emotions. Now, I enjoy meals with my family and feel re-educated about health and nutrition. My weight loss journey has just begun, but I’m confident I have the tools to succeed. I’m so grateful for the team that gave me back my life.”

Lucretia

“I’ve struggled with compulsive overeating since my teens, and after trying many approaches, I finally found the breakthrough I needed with WeightMatters. During two intensive sessions with James, I gained key insights into both the psychological and physical aspects of my eating behaviours. The practical tools he provided have already helped me make lasting changes. I feel confident and healthier since the sessions. Booking the Breakthrough Half Days was the best decision I’ve made.”

Abigail

“I reached out to WeightMatters last year, and for the first time, I felt hope in overcoming my destructive relationship with food. With the option for online sessions, I was able to access support from afar. Through our work together, I gained confidence around food and started confronting deeper issues that were affecting my eating disorder. The environment was incredibly supportive, and I would highly recommend WeightMatters to anyone struggling with food or body image.”

Rachel

“I’m a 52-year-old woman who has struggled with weight all my life. Despite trying every diet, slimming club, and even gastric balloon surgery, I always regained the weight. As a last resort, I turned to therapy, though I was sceptical. Working with James at Weightmatters changed everything. Together, we untangled years of misguided beliefs and diet culture. Therapy has given me the tools and freedom to live a happy, healthy life. I can’t recommend James enough – he helped me break free from binge eating and finally maintain my weight loss.”

Angela

“I feel like I have struggled with my weight for my entire life and I got to the point where I didn’t know if I could ever change it. It took working with the WeightMatters team for me to realise that my problems with weight had nothing to do with food. With their support, I am finally losing weight, finding perspective and feeling better about myself. The best part is that this time I know the weight loss is permanent.”

Susan

“I have been consumed for years by my weight, the scales, and being trapped in an endless cycle of either eating nothing or eating everything. For the first time, I felt properly listened to and properly understood. Karen is an excellent listener and she gives you the time and space to really work through feelings. For me, a lot of painful memories that had been packed away were handled in a very caring way. I could not recommend Karen enough and she really did help on setting me on a path to peace.”

Elaine

“The therapy I’ve received through HealthMatters has been life-changing. My therapist has helped me recognize thought patterns I wasn’t aware of, leading to real, positive changes. After 38 years of struggling with diet culture, disordered eating, and poor body image, I finally feel optimistic about healing my relationship with food and my body, and achieving a healthy weight-without ever dieting again.”

Laura

“I’ve been seeing my counsellor, Alison for two years, and she has truly changed my life. While weight loss was my initial focus, Alison helped me realise it’s about self-love and confidence. When I started, I had no job, no friends, and low confidence. Now, I have a job I love, friends, and I’m even changing careers. I feel confident, happy, and free to be myself. Alison is amazing, and the whole team has been incredibly kind.”

Sarah

“The last five years have been a nightmare for my mental health, and I knew I needed professional help. I found HealthMatters online, and I’m so glad I did. My therapist Sophie helped me see how much I was blaming myself and hiding my feelings. She has been a true godsend. I can’t recommend HealthMatters enough – they’ve been amazing. If you need mental health support, this is the place to go.”

Jayne

“I feel with Christine’s guidance I have kicked the can a bit further down the road. Somehow or other at some point during the sessions I had some listening ears on and I feel I have come away with some tools which will help me with my emotional eating. I am by no means ‘fixed’ but definitely feel a lot more empowered and able to deal with my eating issues, which I appreciate very much. I’m feeling hopeful and less in the thrall of food, which is what I wanted at the outset of these sessions. Many thanks Christine.”

Carol

“I was pretty apprehensive about starting therapy sessions and was unsure what I really wanted to achieve by undertaking them. After a couple of sessions Billy helped me to start unpacking the causes of a few issues that I’d been experiencing, and it was a real eye-opener for me to get an external perspective on my life and what I was going through. I’d highly recommend giving it a try.”

Matt

“I have worked with James for a period of 12 months. He was an excellent therapist in my therapeutic journey and during our meetings we focused both on practical steps for me to improve my life but also had some deeper psychotherapeutic sessions. I can say that my binge eating has reduced dramatically, and more importantly I feel more in control over my eating and self-talk. I am also in control over cynicism which was a big part of my eating habits and regressing to old behaviours. I sincerely recommend working with James and WeightMatters, and I thank him wholeheartedly for our journey together.”

Nick

Sophie – Do You Resonate With Her Story?

Sophie, a 19-year-old university student, has been wrestling with anorexia since childhood. Growing up, she often felt pressured by her family’s expectations and developed a perfectionist attitude in response. This mindset became a double-edged sword, helping her excel academically but also contributing to an unhealthy need for control over her body and food intake. 

Since leaving home for university, Sophie’s rigid control around her diet has not only persisted but intensified, driven largely by her obsession with maintaining a particular weight. Living away from the familiar safety of her family environment, she now finds it harder to manage her impulses and anxieties. With the increased freedom of university life, Sophie struggles more with these compulsions, which has led to her academic performance dwindling due to difficulty controlling her eating patterns.

Despite the deep-rooted habits that hold her back, Sophie’s concerns about her health are becoming more prominent. She experiences frequent fatigue and is worried about the potential long-term damage anorexia might cause. Her negative body image is compounded by constant comparisons with others, which further feeds her distress and obsession. 

Engulfed in these challenges yet driven by a desire for change, Sophie has begun searching for reputable eating disorder treatment services. She recognizes the need for professional help not only to tackle her deteriorating physical health but also to address the emotional and psychological burdens that have shaped her relationship with food and body image. 

Though part of her yearns to break free from the grasp of anorexia, fear and the comfort of familiar patterns make it difficult to take that vital first step. Nonetheless, Sophie’s reach for treatment reflects a flicker of hope, and shows an early desire for a healthier, freer life.

Warning Signs Of Anorexia

Identifying anorexia early can significantly aid in effective treatment and recovery. Here, we outline key warning signs to look for, which can help you or a loved one take the first steps toward seeking professional support. Call us today, let our caring team help you take that first step to recovery.

In general, behaviours and attitudes indicating that weight loss, dieting and control of food are becoming primary concerns.

  • Dramatic weight loss
  • Preoccupation with weight, food, calories, macronutrients and dieting
  • Refusal to eat certain foods, progressing to restrictions against whole categories of food
  • Frequent comments about feeling ‘fat’ or overweight despite weight loss
  • Anxiety about gaining weight or being ‘fat’
  • Denial of hunger
  • Development of food rituals (e.g. eating foods in certain orders, excessive chewing, rearranging food on a plate)
  • Consistent excuses to avoid mealtimes or situations involving food
  • Excessive, rigid exercise regimes – despite weather, fatigue, illness or injury – the need to ‘burn off’ calories taken in
  • Withdrawal from usual friends and activities

MEET CHRISTINE, OUR ANOREXIA CLINICAL LEAD

Christine shares how we work with anorexia treatment at WeightMatters.

ANOREXIA TREATMENT

Our integrated, multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach to anorexia treatment ensures that all aspects of your health and well-being are addressed with care and expertise. 

THERAPY
Therapy plays a central role, providing a safe space to explore the underlying emotional challenges and work towards developing healthier coping mechanisms.

NUTRITION
Our nutritional support guides you in restoring balanced eating patterns, gradually helping you redefine your relationship with food.

PSYCHIATRY
Services are here to offer medical management when necessary, integrating evidence-based treatments to support mental health recovery.

PRIVATE GP
Working closely with your NHS GP, medical monitoring can be done in a shared care model to ensure physical health is carefully monitored and maintained throughout your journey.

By collaborating across these diverse yet interconnected specialties, we provide a comprehensive treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs, fostering a supportive environment for lasting recovery.

Let us support you on your journey toward recovery, and help you reclaim your life. Take action today.

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Anorexia Treatment – Early Stages

If you are in the early stages of anorexia, you might feel as though things are spiraling out of control, and life seems overwhelmingly stressful and challenging. You may encounter new or overpowering emotions, and controlling your weight might feel like a way to regain some control. 

You might also notice that maintaining healthy relationships with family and friends is becoming increasingly difficult. We offer a supportive environment where you can simply be yourself, free from judgment or pressure. We are here to listen to your experiences and help you navigate the difficult emotions you may be facing.

Together, we can explore new strategies for managing emotions and navigating life’s challenges, offering you healthier ways to feel in control. We’ll progress gradually, at a pace that’s comfortable for you, ensuring we are clear and honest about the available options for moving forward. 

An important early step will be examining your motivations, both for changing and for staying the same. Addressing your fear of weight gain, understanding the necessity of gaining weight, and developing a plan to improve your health will be central components of the treatment.

Anorexia Treatment – Later Stages

Late stages of anorexia can be life-threatening, and you may have undergone in-patient treatment at a hospital or an eating disorder treatment centre. At this point, having a supportive team is crucial to assist you and your family or partner on the path to recovery. 

Our outpatient treatment services for anorexia adopt a holistic team approach, integrating psychiatric coaching, psychotherapy, and guidance from our clinical dietician.

We are here to support you as you progress toward recovery at your own pace, helping to rebuild your self-worth and aspirations for your life. As you develop skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and quiet the obsessive thoughts in your mind, you may notice that some of your strict rules around eating and exercising will gradually diminish. In their place, discovering new approaches to feeling safe and in control in your daily life.

Developing skills in emotional and stress management is crucial, and as these improve, you will gain more confidence in handling relationships and social situations. As you become stronger and more self-assured, challenging distorted thoughts about body image and releasing the need for perfectionism will allow you to cultivate a more compassionate inner dialogue.

Therapy

We have an experienced therapy team at WeightMatters who specialise in anorexia treatment. Here are some interventions they may use:

Cognitive Restructuring – This technique involves identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and beliefs about food, weight, and body image. 

Behavioral Experiments – Clients are encouraged to test the accuracy of their beliefs through real-life experiments to challenge and correct misconceptions.

Food Diaries – Using food diaries can help clients track their eating patterns, identify problematic behaviors, and set realistic goals.

Psychoeducation on Nutrition – Educating clients about macronutrients and the physiological effects of starvation helps demystify fears around food and reinforce the importance of balanced nutrition.

Role-playing Exercises – These are used to improve interpersonal skills, helping clients practice healthy ways to express emotions or assert themselves in social situations.

Identifying Interpersonal Conflicts – Therapists work with clients to identify and address issues in their relationships that might contribute to their eating disorder, such as conflicts with family or peers, and help develop healthier ways to navigate these relationships.

Each of these techniques supports different aspects of anorexia treatment and recovery, contributing to a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to individual needs.

Nutrition

Our nutrition team plays a crucial role in anorexia treatment by providing nutritional counseling and guidance, to carefully restore health and wellness. Here are some of the interventions they may use:

Caloric & Nutrient Goals – Developing meal plans that gradually increase caloric intake to reach healthy weight goals. These plans are tailored to the individual’s nutritional needs, preferences, and any medical concerns.

Incorporating Variety – Meal plans are designed to include a variety of foods to ensure balanced intake of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Reintroduction of Feared Foods – Slowly reintroduce foods that they have avoided or fear, using a structured and supportive approach to reduce anxiety associated with these foods.

Graduated Exposure – Starting with less anxiety-provoking foods and gradually moving to more challenging ones can help reduce fear and normalize eating behaviors.

Encouraging Mindfulness – Guiding clients to practice mindful eating, focusing on the taste, texture, and aroma of food to enhance enjoyment and attunement to hunger and satiety cues.

Food Journaling – Clients may be asked to keep a food diary to track their eating patterns, emotions, and thoughts related to food. This helps both the client and their practitioner to identify triggers and patterns to address.

Nutritional Education – Providing clear information about how different nutrients support bodily functions helps demystify misconceptions about food. This empowerment through knowledge can reduce fear of certain foods.

Setting Realistic Goals – Working with clients to set achievable and incremental goals, focusing on small, manageable changes that lead to sustainable recovery.

Each of these interventions is crafted to support your nutritional recovery while addressing the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that accompany anorexia nervosa. 

Working collaboratively in an MDT with therapists and other healthcare providers, our dietitians and nutritional therapists contribute to a holistic approach often crucial for successful outcomes in anorexia treatment.

Medical

Medical intervention is an essential element of anorexia treatment, and at WeightMatters we offer both psychiatry and private GP support. Here are some ways they can enhance recovery:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Psychiatrists may utilize CBT to help patients identify and change distorted thoughts and behavior patterns related to food, body image, and self-esteem. 

Medication Management – While there is no medication specifically approved for treating anorexia nervosa, psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety or depression associated with anorexia can be treated with medications.

Monitoring Adverse Effects – Medications require careful monitoring, especially in those with anorexia, to ensure safety, given potential medical complications arising from malnutrition.

Regular Health Check-Ups – GPs monitor physical health, including weight changes, vital signs, and blood work to track any medical complications associated with anorexia, such as electrolyte imbalances or cardiovascular issues.

Collaboration with Healthcare Providers – Psychiatrists and GPs regularly communicate with dietitians, therapists, and other specialists to ensure a cohesive treatment plan that addresses all aspects of the disorder, from nutritional to psychological.

Education for Clients and their Families – Providing extensive education about the nature of anorexia, its effects on physical and mental health, and healthy coping strategies helps empower patients and their families to understand and support recovery.

We believe in a comprehensive, patient-centered approach that acknowledges the medical, psychological and nutritional components of anorexia treatment, facilitating more effective and sustainable recovery

ANOREXIA TREATMENT – GETTING STARTED

Anorexia treatment requires an integrated, multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach from the start.

Our Healing Disordered Eating: Rebalance programme allows you to blend both our psychology and nutrition services for effective treatment. Additional medical services may be added to your plan if required.

Let us support you with our caring and tailored anorexia treatment. Now is the time to understand your eating disorder, build a team of support around you, and develop a programme that transforms your life. 

It is time to feel hopeful, heal, and start your journey to recovery.

Call us now, or book a free assessment call with our friendly client services team, who will answer any questions you have.

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