Supporting you with eating disorders

Today, eating disorders are associated with both men and women. Issues related to body image may be at the root of an eating disorder, and how we view ourselves is often associated with how we eat food.

There are a number of therapeutic approaches that can help you manage eating disorders and here at MAPP Psychology we have deep expertise in their utilisation. We’re here to help you find a positive path forward.

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Supporting you with eating disorders at MAPP Psychology

Each of our psychologists is fully trained and qualified, bringing a wealth of experience to the table. They take the time to really listen, and to gain a deep understanding of your specific needs before anything else. They will work with you to make practical real life changes that help you move into a happier, healthier place.

  • Today, eating disorders are associated with both men and women. Issues related to body image may be at the root of an eating disorder, and how we view ourselves is often associated with how we eat food.

    Different eating disorders can impact how a person interacts with food daily.

    Some people may have experience with orthorexia, which is the term to describe an obsession with eating healthy food. Disorders like orthorexia can result in rigid dieting and a fixation on certain food groups.

    In contrast, some individuals eat compulsively to deal with feelings of guilt. This may lead to gorging habits that only reinforce the initial anxieties, which resulted in the initial compulsion to eat.

    There are many forms of eating disorder and they all relate to unhealthy behaviours related to food.

  • Developing the proper management strategies and coping mechanisms for eating disorders can take time, but our professionally trained therapists can help you begin your journey.

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) are some of the forms of intervention we specialise in.

    Once you begin working alongside Psychology Scotland, we can help identify the root causes and triggers for your eating disorder before developing the right treatment plan.

  • As a result of therapeutic treatment for eating disorders, you will learn to recognise compulsive behaviours, allowing you to manage them more easily.

    Over the course of therapy, your relationship with food will change. And further, how you perceive yourself in comparison to others will improve.

    It may feel impossible at first to open up about eating disorders, but we can help you start making the necessary changes to give you a different outlook on food and your body.