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Eating Disorder Psychiatry

Eating Disorder Psychiatry

Eating Disorder Psychiatry offers a specialised approach to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders. Specialists in this field are uniquely equipped to address the complexities of these conditions and provide comprehensive care that addresses the individual needs of each patient. Whether facing treatment resistance, medical complications, or unique presentations, seeking the expertise of an Eating Disorder Psychiatrist can be a crucial step on the journey to recovery.

The London CentreMay 23, 2024eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre

ARFID is Real: Phinley's Story

ARFID is Real: Phinley's Story

Eating Disorder Awareness week 2024 runs from 26th Feb to 3rd March and this year it’s focus is on Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, otherwise know as ARFID. it affects people of all ages in different declinations as some people may have an increased sensory aversion to certain foods, others might be afraid of the adverse consequences of food intake or lack of interest for food. #wearenotbeingfussy

Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Trauma and Disordered Eating

Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Trauma and Disordered Eating

In our final blog of our mini series looking at and understanding co-occuring disorders, we take a look at the relationship between trauma and disordered eating and why processing past trauma is essential in order to live a life free of disordered eating and PTSD symptoms. With the right support, the journey towards healing is never impossible.

Lauren AronJanuary 29, 2024eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre

We are 10! Celebrating the importance of MDT working to mark our 10 year anniversary

We are 10! Celebrating the importance of MDT working to mark our 10 year anniversary

It’s hard to believe ten years has past since The London Centre for Eating Disorders and Body Image first threw open it’s doors. In this very special blog, our Founder and Clinical Director, Dr Bryony Bamford, celebrates and reflects on the past 10 years, what she has learnt personally, how far the clinic has come and the many thousands of clients who we’ve supported over this time. Thank you for being part of our journey!

Dr Bryony BamfordJanuary 11, 2024eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre

Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Eating Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Eating Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

In this blog, we focus on the intricate link between OCD and Eating Disorders: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment. Understanding how and why these disorders co-occur is crucial to achieving long lasting recovery and improved mental wellbeing.

Lauren AronJanuary 8, 2024eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre

Navigating Christmas when a loved one has an eating disorder

Navigating Christmas when a loved one has an eating disorder

Many blogs at this time of year, focus on the sufferer. The London Centre wants to shine a light on all the families, carers and friends who have a loved one suffering with an Eating Disorder, both in terms of supporting their loved one, but also in terms of their own coping. The importance of caregiver and family support is gaining recognition within Eating Disorder services, however it remains an incredibly difficult road to navigate, and Christmas is by no means an exception

Dr Bryony BamfordDecember 21, 2023eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre

Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Eating Disorders and Major Depressive Disorder

Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Eating Disorders and Major Depressive Disorder

Eating disorders and major depressive disorder (MDD) are two mental health conditions that often co-occur and interact in complex ways. Understanding the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for these disorders is crucial for providing effective care to individuals who may be struggling. In this blog, we will explore the connection between eating disorders and MDD, their common signs and symptoms, and approaches to treatment.

Lauren AronDecember 19, 2023eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre

Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Disordered Eating

Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders: Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Disordered Eating

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common co-morbid condition observed in individuals with disordered eating. Understanding the signs, symptoms and treatment options is a significant step toward a holistic approach to wellness.

Lauren AronDecember 12, 2023eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre, anxiety, co-morbidities

Understanding Co-morbidities in Eating Disorders

Understanding Co-morbidities in Eating Disorders

In the next series of blogs we will take a look at a number of co-morbidities including Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and PTSD, exploring the symptoms of each, how and why they may co-occur with disordered eating, and how treatment may need to be adjusted to address not only the eating disorder but the comorbidity as well.

Lauren AronDecember 11, 2023eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre, co-morbidities

Navigating Boundaries in Eating Disorder Recovery

Navigating Boundaries in Eating Disorder Recovery

This week is our final blog in our Psychotherapy mini-series, we hope you’ve found it useful! Remember to revisit these tips and tricks regularly as they are valid all year round, not just at Summer! This week we are looking at boundaries and how to navigate them in recovery…

Lauren AronSeptember 8, 2023eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre, Body image, body positivity, summer confidence, self love, embrace yourself

Embracing Freedom: Overcoming Shame in Eating Disorder Recovery

Embracing Freedom: Overcoming Shame in Eating Disorder Recovery

This week, in our mini blog series, our Psychotherapist Lauren Aron explores the theme of shame and what you can do to help validate your emotions, foster self-compassion and overcome feelings of shame…

Lauren AronSeptember 1, 2023eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre, Body image, body positivity, summer confidence, self love, embrace yourself

Calming your nervous system in moments of anxiety

Calming your nervous system in moments of anxiety

Welcome back to our mini series of blogs brought to you by our Psychotherapist Lauren Aron. This week we are looking at how we can help calm ourselves in moments of anxiety...read on for techniques and strategies to help you find peace in a fast-paced world...

Lauren AronAugust 25, 2023eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre, Body image, body positivity, summer confidence, self love, embrace yourself

How to manage your relationship with your body this summer

How to manage your relationship with your body this summer

This summer we are running a mini series of short blogs to bring you some top tips and tricks on looking after your mental wellbeing during recovery, from our Psychotherapist Lauren Aron. We will be posting a mini-blog each week for the next month so make sure you come back weekly for your next installment!

To kick off, we are looking at body positivity. Here are some helpful strategies to help you focus on your own unique qualities by pushing those negative thoughts aside and reminding yourself to be kind and compassionate to yourself. Remember to talk to yourself as you would talk to a friend, it’s a marathon not a sprint! :)

Lauren AronAugust 18, 2023eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre, Body image, body positivity, summer confidence, self love, embrace yourself

LGBTQIA+ and Eating Disorders

LGBTQIA+ and Eating Disorders

This month is pride month, a month dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride. Whilst this is a month of celebration, it is also a month dedicated to fighting for equality. In line with this, we wanted to turn our attention both to the inequality that has existed for many LGBTQIA+ people within the field of eating disorders, but also to the role that disordered eating may play for those questioning their gender or sexuality.

LGBTQIA+Bethan IslamJune 27, 2023eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre, PRIDE

Welcome to the Team Kristin and Susie!

Welcome to the Team Kristin and Susie!

We are thrilled to announce the addition of 2 new team members, Dr Kristin Bohn and Dr Susie Greenwood. Both highly skilled professionals in the field of eating disorders and body image. Welcome to the team Kristin and Susie!

The London Centre, CliniciansMini JonesMay 10, 2023eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre

The London Centre opens new Hertford clinic!

The London Centre opens new Hertford clinic!

We are so excited to announce the opening of our new Hertford clinic, headed up by Dr. Hayley Dolan and offering face to face sessions to children, adolescents and young adults with eating disorders in Hertfordshire and the surrounding area.

Eating Disorders in Men

Eating Disorders in Men

Eating Disorder Awareness week 2023 runs from 25th Feb to 5th March and this year it’s focus is on Eating Disorders in Men. Around 1 in 3 people with eating disorders are men. And yet in 2023, their symptoms can still go unnoticed by those around them — and many will suffer in silence.

Child and Adolescent (C&A) Dietetics

Child and Adolescent (C&A) Dietetics

Recently The London Centre welcomed Cliona Brennan to the team. Cliona is a specialist Child and Adolescent (C&A) Dietitian. Read our blog on what to expect from C&A Dietetics and how The London Centre could help you.

The London CentreJanuary 17, 2023eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre, dietetics, dietitan, dietician

Managing January with an Eating Disorder

Managing January with an Eating Disorder

Last month, we focussed our blog on managing Christmas with an eating disorder, a time that many people suffering with disordered eating can find extremely difficult. It is safe to say though that January can be just as challenging.

The London Centre team have pulled together some top tips in our January blog for managing the new year with an eating disorder.

Dr Bryony BamfordJanuary 6, 2023eating disorders, Eating Disorder Awareness, eating disorder recovery, eating disorder treatment, Eating Disorder Specialists, BEAT, food guilt, food worry, food freedom, Eating Disorders, mental health, wellness, The London Centre