Bulimia Nervosa is characterised by cycles of restrictive eating and bingeing, driven predominantly by physiological hunger and psychological deprivation. In this post, we explore how the restrict-binge cycle develops, common triggers like dieting, illness, and food scarcity, and how binge eating can also be a way to cope with emotions. Learn more about breaking free from this cycle and how my upcoming skills group programme, Breaking the Binge-Restrict Cycle, can help.

Anorexia Nervosa is more than just extreme weight loss - it's a complex mental health disorder that affects both the mind and body. From restrictive eating and distorted body image to physical symptoms like fatigue and dizziness, anorexia can manifest in various ways. This blog highlights the key signs and symptoms to watch for and dispels common misconceptions about weight.

Calorie-counting might seem like a harmless way to manage your eating, but for many it can spiral into an obsessive and unhealthy behaviour. In this blog, learn about how calorie-counting is actually an eating disorder behaviour that fuels anxiety around food, why it doesn’t work long-term, and how it keeps you stuck in the cycle of fad dieting. Plus, I offer practical tips to help you stop counting calories and start building a healthier relationship with food.

Social media can have a huge impact on how we see our bodies and our relationship with food. In this blog post, I explore how curated images, diet culture, and harmful trends on social media contribute to body dissatisfaction and disordered eating. Plus, learn actionable tips for protecting your mental health and building a healthier relationship with social media.

In the early stages of eating disorder recovery, relying on hunger and fullness cues can be difficult, if not impossible. That’s where mechanical eating comes in. By following a structured meal plan and eating at set times, you’re retraining your body to trust that food will always be available. In this post, we explore how mechanical eating helps rebuild those natural signals and why it’s a crucial stepping stone toward intuitive eating.

Something I often hear from clients further along in their eating disorder recovery is a sense of nostalgia for their smaller body. This experience is normal, but it’s important to recognise that this longing often comes from idealising a past that wasn’t as glamorous as it seems. In this post, we’ll explore why you might miss that malnourished version of yourself and how to remind yourself of the freedom and strength recovery brings.