Eating Disorders

I specialise in helping people with eating problems understand the emotional issues involved and in finding a road to recovery.

My understanding of eating disorders is based partly on personal experiences of having had an eating disorder in my youth, and on having gone thought a process of recovery. I have worked with people with eating disorders for 20 years, both individually, in groups and through facilitation of numerous workshops and retreats. I have also published two books on eating disorders and recovery. As a part of writing the books I did extensive research in order to map the road to full recovery.

Living with an eating disorder is almost like living in a state of constant crisis. During stressful times, difficulties around food can intensify and give a feeling of loosing control of ones life.

Asking for help with the eating disorder is a brave step, particularly because of the guilt and shameful feelings that is often involved in having anorexia, bulimia or compulsive eating/binge eating.

Here are some areas that I can assist in exploring:

How the eating problems affect every day life.
When did the eating disorder start, and how?
Emotional hurts such as loss, sadness, loneliness, feelings of being different, lack of self-esteem.
Which circumstances contribute to emotional stress and help maintain the disordered eating?
Personal relationships in the past and present, and how they might be related to or affected by the eating disorder.
Are there any advantages to having an eating disorder?
The difference between a controlled and a relaxed attitude to food.
Areas of personal strength and where to find support in every day life.
The path to recovery; finding a personal road to healing.

I believe all eating disorders are a result of emotional difficulties, and that any true healing from an eating disorder also needs to involve emotional healing.

In my work I take into consideration the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of living with an eating disorder, and also assist in linking past experiences with life in the present.

Recovering from an eating disorder can take time, and in my experience three qualities are essential in order to achieve full recovery: Motivation, patience and learning to take care of one self.

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