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26/06/2025

Dr Joan Brunton has been a Consultant Psychiatrist for 20 years working in community, day hospital and inpatient settings. She has extensive experience in the treatment of adult eating disorders and has recently been elected to the Eating Disorders Faculty at Royal College of Psychiatry.

She also works with adult patients suffering from anxiety, relationship problems and mild to moderate depression. She has an interest in women’s health, in particular, issues related to infertility and the menopause.

Joan takes a therapeutic approach to mental health and is trained in several therapeutic models including CBT, MANTRA, family carer skills and MBT whilst also using medication as and when necessary. She enjoys the crossover of physical and mental health aiming to work holistically to incorporate psychological and physical approaches for the individual.

To find out more about how we can help at the Eating Disorder Service or to book an appointment visit

www.theeatingdisorderservice.com

11/04/2025

Our eating disorders carers workshops are aimed at parents, partners or friends whose loved one has an eating disorder. These sessions will enable you to learn more about eating disorders and how to support your loved one towards recovery.

We will cover topics including how to be an effective supporter, how to manage difficult behaviours, how to communicate well with your loved one, as well as learning practical skills for managing distress. This group is also an opportunity to connect with others who may be going through similar experiences and support you in looking after yourself during this challenging time.

The group will be facilitated by Áine Loi, a specialist eating disorders occupational therapist with over 10 years experience and a keen interest in working with families of those affected by eating disorders.

Sessions will take place at our therapy centre in Wimbledon Village and run for 4 weeks on Thursday mornings in May.

Find out more about the workshops and register at
www.theeatingdisorderservice.com/eating-disorder-carers-workshops

21/03/2025

Áine is a Specialist Occupational Therapist and Registered Nutritionist, with extensive experience of working in physical and mental health settings.⁠
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She specialises in Eating Disorders and works with young people and adults using a holistic, client-centred approach to enable their independence and improve their quality of life. She supports clients to manage their everyday life, including self-care, weight restoration, body image, meal planning, supermarket shopping, cooking, eating a balanced meal and reducing eating disorder behaviours.⁠
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At The Eating Disorder Service we offer an initial call to understand your needs and guide you to the best possible, effective help. ⁠
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For further details, or to make an appointment visit
www.theeatingdisorderservice.com

06/03/2025

Join us for an insightful webinar aimed at parents and professionals exploring how to support young people in developing a positive relationship
with food, body image, and self-esteem.
Our expert clinician Alexia Dempsey will discuss the impact of societal pressures, social media, and emotional well-being on eating behaviours.
She will provide practical strategies to support a healthy mindset.

Hosted by our clinical lead at The Eating Disorder Service - part of The Family Treatment Service - this is the first in our series of free expert-led webinars, covering a range of mental health topics.

Sign up at www.thefamilytreatmentservice.com/webinars

25/02/2025

Eating disorders can and will affect anyone, any background, age or gender. These disorders are complex mental health conditions that require specialist support and treatment; early detection can be important in a person's recovery.

At the Eating Disorder Service our expert multi-disciplinary team includes Psychiatry, Specialist Dietetics, Individual and Family Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

We offer an initial 15 free minute call to understand your needs and guide you to the best possible support.

For further details, or to make an appointment, please visit www.theeatingdisorderservice.com

15/01/2025

Our team is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of ARFID.
The main treatment is psycho-behavioural therapy, but it must also include nutritional support and treatment for any other physical or mental health comorbidities.

At the Eating Disorder Service our expert multi-disciplinary team includes Psychiatry, Specialist Dietetics, Individual and Family Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

We offer an initial free call with a qualified clinician to understand your needs and guide families, children and adults to the best possible, effective help.

For further details, or to make an appointment, please visit www.theeatingdisorderservice.com

18/12/2024

Thank you for your support in 2024.

As an independent not for profit local business we thank you for trusting us to treat your family.

Please be aware that The Family Treatment Service, The Eating Disorder Service and the London Autism Service are closed over the holiday period from 19th December until we open again on 3rd January.

If in crisis you may need to consider attendance at your local A&E department where services provide 24 hour mental health assessment, or alternatively contact your GP for less urgent matters.

We hope you have a happy and peaceful festive season and look forward to seeing you again in 2025.

13/12/2024

Dr Philippa Buckley is a leading NHS and private Child & Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive experience in the treatment of eating disorders. She also works as the lead consultant at The National Feeding and Eating Disorders Service at Great Ormond Street hospital.
As a parent herself, Dr Buckley has a passion for helping solve the root cause of problems in adolescents and children so that patients are better equipped to lead healthy adult lives.

Visit our website https://www.theeatingdisorderservice.com/ for more information about we support and treat eating disorders.

15/08/2024

Here are some tips on how to talk to a loved one about an eating disorder:

-Choose a place where you both feel safe and won’t be disturbed.

-Choose a time when neither of you feels angry or upset and avoid any time just before or after meals.

-Have some information with you that you can refer to if you’re able to. You could share it with them, or leave it with them to look at by themselves.
Try not to use language that could feel accusatory. “I wondered if you’d like to talk about how you’re feeling” is a gentler approach than “You need to get help”, for example.

-Try to avoid getting angry and reassure them that you’ll be there when they’re ready, and that your concern is their wellbeing.

-Be gentle but firm, and clear that the reason you’ve raised this is not to criticise – it’s that you’re concerned and care for them.

-If they acknowledge that they need help, encourage them to seek it as quickly as possible.

-If they tell you there’s nothing wrong, keep an eye on them and keep in mind that they may be ill even if they don’t realise it; trust your judgement.
Remember eating disorders thrive on secrecy so keeping quiet won’t help.

-Reassure them that you want to see them get better and that you’re here to support them through treatment – they don’t have to do it alone.

25/07/2024

It is common for children with Autism to have eating difficulties which can continue into adulthood. There are clear overlapping features in both ASC and Anorexia Nervosa such as: rigid thinking, challenges in social interaction, sensory sensitivities and restricted, repetitive behaviours that help them to stay calm.
The comorbidity (both conditions presenting at the same time) requires a different approach to treatment from clinicians who have experience and understanding and compassion. Get in touch with us for more information or to book an appointment and get the right support at the right time.

25/01/2024

Signs of an eating disorder⁠
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It can be very difficult to notice the early signs of an eating disorder, and therefore an eating disorder is sometimes referred to as a 'secret illness'.⁠
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Some of the subtle signs to look out for in yourself or your loved one include:⁠
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-Becoming obsessive about food and calories⁠
-Skipping Meals⁠
-Disappearing to the toilet after meals⁠
-Changes in body weight⁠
-A change in usual behaviours⁠
-Distorted views about body shape and size⁠
-Excessive exercising ⁠
-Tiredness and difficulty concentrating⁠
-Isolating oneself and withdrawing from social situations⁠
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Eating disorders are complex and non-discriminatory, meaning they can occur at any age, gender and background.⁠
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There is no singular cause and it may be that you do not have all the symptoms of one singular clinical diagnosis. ⁠
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⁠For more information on eating disorders and the services we provide, visit our website.⁠

www.theeatingdisorderservice.com/signs-of-an-eating-disorder

02/12/2022

Áine is a registered occupational therapist and associate nutritionist, specialising in eating disorders. She has over 12 years’ experience working as an occupational therapist in physical and mental health settings in both the NHS and private sector. Áine works with young people and adults using a holistic, client-centred approach which focuses on the ‘whole person’.

Áine can provide support on managing mealtimes (including advice on how to manage social events), reducing eating disorder food behaviours and support with exposure to feared foods and drinks. As a registered associate nutritionist she can also provide education around nutrition for recovery, weight restoration (if required), meal planning and help you to achieve your nutrition goals.

Visit our website to book an appointment with Áine.
https://www.theeatingdisorderservice.com/aine-loi

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