Eating Disorders and Food Addiction Therapy Birmingham

Eating Disorders and Food Addiction Therapy Birmingham Eating disorders are characterized by an abnormal attitude towards food that causes someone to change their eating habits and behavior.

Eating Disorders are complex mental health problems that have a number of underlying causes which can include, neurochemical changes, genetics, lack of confidence or self-esteem, perfectionist personality trait,or problems such as bullying A person with an eating disorder may focus excessively on their weight and shape, leading them to make unhealthy choices about food with damaging results to their health. Risk factors that can increase the likelihood of a person having an eating disorder include:
having a family history of eating disorders, depression or substance misuse
being criticized for their eating habits, body shape or weight
being overly concerned with being slim, particularly if combined with pressure to be slim from society or for a job – for example, ballet dancers, models or athletes
certain underlying characteristics – for example, having an obsessive personality, an anxiety disorder, low self-esteem or being a perfectionist
particular experiences, such as sexual or emotional abuse or the death of someone special
difficult relationships with family members or friends
stressful situations – for example, problems at work, school or university. Eating disorders are complex; there’s no single cause and not all symptoms will apply to all people. You may feel that you have a mixture of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder or even alternate between them. Some people also find they are affected by other mental health issues, an urge to harm themselves or abuse alcohol or drugs.
‘Recovery’ is different for each and every person affected by an eating disorder. If we look at a definition from the dictionary for ‘to recover’ it says: to get or find something again; to regain one’s good health, spirits or composure, to regain a former and usually better condition. For some people it might mean that they never have another eating disorder thought again, for others it means that although these thoughts are still there they happen less frequently and they’re able to control them through the coping mechanisms and techniques they’ve learnt meaning they no longer have the same impact on their daily life. I have had extensive experience in successfully helping people control and recover from various eating disorders, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, Food Addiction. Call Stuart +44 7825 599340 for a free confidential, no obligation discussion regarding your issue.

08/10/2025
Insomnia and Sleep Issues Lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, feeling wired but exhausted? If that sounds fami...
10/02/2025

Insomnia and Sleep Issues
Lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, feeling wired but exhausted?
If that sounds familiar , there’s a good chance your cortisol levels are out of control.
And here’s the deal: high cortisol is more than just a bad night’s sleep—it’s a serious roadblock to your health, energy, and your ability to hit the flow state.
Cortisol is your body’s built-in alarm system.
It’s meant to help you handle stress, but when it sticks around too long—especially at night—it can wreak havoc on your sleep.
Studies show that elevated evening cortisol is one of the biggest culprits behind tossing and turning, disrupted sleep cycles, and that feeling of being “tired but wired”.
When your cortisol levels are too high in the evening, your body stays in a state of alertness, making it nearly impossible to relax and fall asleep.
And poor sleep doesn’t just affect your mood—it drags down your entire health, energy, and performance.
The Cost of High Cortisol:
1. Disrupted Sleep
High cortisol messes with your body’s natural circadian rhythm, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. You wake up feeling drained, no matter how long you’ve been in bed.
2. Increased Stress and Anxiety
Cortisol is linked to heightened stress responses. If your cortisol stays high, your body is constantly in “fight-or-flight” mode, which leads to more stress, anxiety, and mental fog during the day.
3. Blocked Flow State
Cortisol doesn’t just affect your sleep—it blocks your ability to enter the flow state. The flow state is where you’re fully focused and performing at your best, but high cortisol keeps your brain stuck in overdrive, making it impossible to focus deeply or think creatively.
Now, imagine what happens when you cut evening cortisol by 25%.
You’re not just lowering your stress—you’re giving your body the green light to relax, sleep deeply, and wake up energized.
Lowering cortisol improves your sleep quality, reduces anxiety, and opens the door for you to finally access the flow state.
When cortisol comes down:
1. Deep, Restorative Sleep
Lower cortisol allows your body to enter its natural rest-and-recover mode, improving sleep quality and helping you wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day.
2. Reduced Anxiety, More Clarity
When your cortisol levels are balanced, you’ll notice less anxiety, better mental clarity, and an increased sense of calm. This sets you up for a more productive, focused day.
3. More Consistent Flow State
With cortisol in check, your mind and body can work together, making it easier to slip into the flow state—where creativity, focus, and high performance come effortlessly.
You don’t have to spend another night staring at the ceiling, trapped in a cycle of poor sleep and high stress.
Lowering your evening cortisol naturally is possible, and it’s the key to better sleep, more energy, and consistent access to the flow state.
Call Stuart - 07825 599340 to discuss your insomnia issue in more detail
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25/01/2025

Recent Client Review- Disordered Eating
"Experience of Treatment Sessions for: disordered eating and anxiety
Before I came to see Stuart, I was really struggling with disordered eating which was becoming an increasingly unsustainable way to live. I often felt consumed by thought patterns which would loop between the what's and if's of eating. This left me feeling frightened of the contents inside my fridge. Which was far from ideal.
The decision to invest in treatment sessions both financially and energetically was definitely a good one for me. Of-course there is no magic cure to the anxiety that drove my disordered eating. However, the sessions were surprisingly effective in helping me work through both the mechanism of disordered eating and some of the stuff underneath that. I also think it is important to note that I found the therapeutic process very challenging, and did wish that I had more time and space in my life to process what came up.
Ultimately, I now have a much more peaceful relationship with food which is a world away from what it was before. I also suspect my general self-awareness has improved which could, at least in part, explain why I feel more of a sense of clarity when problem solving across a wide range of areas in my life." -E.h.k 19/5/19
If you have any issues around disordered /binge eating -Call Stuart -07825 599340 for a free 30 minute telephone consultation to discuss how therapy can help .
stuart@hypnotherapy4freedom.com

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Eating Disorders and Food Addiction Therapy Birmingham

Eating disorders are characterized by an abnormal attitude towards food that causes someone to change their eating habits and behavior. A person with an eating disorder may focus excessively on their weight and shape, leading them to make unhealthy choices about food with damaging results to their health. Risk factors that can increase the likelihood of a person having an eating disorder include:having a family history of eating disorders,depression or substance misuse, criticised for their eating habits, body shape or weight Being overly concerned with being slim, particularly if combined with pressure to be slim from society or for a job – for example, ballet dancers, models or athletes. Underlying characteristics – for example, having an obsessive personality, an anxiety disorder, low self-esteem or being a perfectionist Particular experiences, such as sexual or emotional abuse or the death of someone special, difficult relationships with family members or friends Stressful situations – for example, problems at work, school or university. Eating disorders are complex; there’s no single cause and not all symptoms will apply to all people. You may feel that you have a mixture of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder or even alternate between them. Some people also find they are affected by other mental health issues, an urge to harm themselves or abuse alcohol or drugs. ‘Recovery’ is different for each and every person affected by an eating disorder. If we look at a definition from the dictionary for ‘to recover’ it says: to get or find something again; to regain one’s good health, spirits or composure, to regain a former and usually better condition. For some people it might mean that they never have another eating disorder thought again, for others it means that although these thoughts are still there they happen less frequently and they’re able to control them through the coping mechanisms and techniques they’ve learnt, meaning they no longer have the same impact on their daily life. I have had extensive experience in successfully helping people control and recover from various eating disorders, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, Food Addiction.

It is important to know however that eating disorders can be beaten and it is possible that anyone living with an eating disorder can fully recover and take back control and enjoy a healthy, happy lifestyle.

At Eating Disorders Birmingham we have successfully helped many clients with varying eating disorders to deal with the deeper underlying emotional issues which are often the triggers for the eating disorder.

You can take back control of your Eating Disorder – You can live a calmer, happier, much more relaxed, balanced life- CALL NOW Eating Disorders Birmingham Quadrant Court 51-52 Calthorpe Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 1TH Call- 0121 403 3163 / 07825 599340 for a free 30 minute confidential consultation.