Sarah Jarvis CBT Practice

Sarah Jarvis CBT Practice CBT therapist helping people move from self‑criticism to self‑trust. Honest, warm, and deeply human support.

Specialising in perfectionism, body image, eating disorders, and neurodivergent experiences.

Managing ADHD and binge eating is possible - gently, step by step. 🌱 New blog: practical, compassionate tips to understa...
12/05/2026

Managing ADHD and binge eating is possible - gently, step by step. 🌱 New blog: practical, compassionate tips to understand the connection and build manageable habits. Link in Comments

Excited to share my first article on Substack with you! I'm curious about how this new space develops, it feels like an ...
27/04/2026

Excited to share my first article on Substack with you! I'm curious about how this new space develops, it feels like an inspiring and friendly place so far! I'll pop the link in the comments for you, it's free access... 💛

Stop blaming your willpower for a cycle designed to fail. The diet-binge trap is a physiological response to extreme res...
20/04/2026

Stop blaming your willpower for a cycle designed to fail. The diet-binge trap is a physiological response to extreme restriction, not a lack of discipline. You deserve a path powered by kindness and realistic tools rather than restriction and guilt. We are breaking the cycle today and reclaiming control over our lives. Join the movement toward sustainable food freedom. Link in bio 💥👊🔥🚀✨🌈

CBT-ED can make a real difference, even when the road feels long. I work with you to set clear, measurable goals like fe...
13/04/2026

CBT-ED can make a real difference, even when the road feels long. I work with you to set clear, measurable goals like fewer binges, more consistent meal structure, and quieter body-focused rumination so you can see progress sooner than you might expect.

Some changes often appear within weeks: reduced binge frequency, clearer eating routines, and less time spent on negative body thoughts. Other goals like deeper body image shifts or longstanding habits take steady work and gentle repeat practice. Both are valid, both matter.

If you’re in Hertfordshire, Essex or elsewhere in the UK and want targeted, evidence-based support, I can help you plan realistic steps and track measurable gains. You don’t have to wait for “perfect recovery” to notice improvement.

Link in bio to learn more and book a consultation. How would you like to feel in three months? Tell me below. 💬🍃

I wondered if anyone had experience with the weight loss jabs? Did you get to your ideal weight, but still not feel happ...
07/04/2026

I wondered if anyone had experience with the weight loss jabs? Did you get to your ideal weight, but still not feel happy in your body? On paper it all adds up to you having achieved what you set out to achieve, but it hasn't felt like you thought it would? Do you still experience 'feeling fat' or body checking? Or maybe you've noticed some avoidance of the scales, or not buying new clothes that your new shape? Or maybe holding on to old clothes, just in case?

You might find some body image therapy helpful. It could be a mindset problem that needs working through alongside the weightloss. I know that eating disorder services wouldn't offer this, but it's something that can be worked on in a short-term focused way with CBT. Reach out if it's something that might be helpful?

Happy world Autism acceptance month! 💛
02/04/2026

Happy world Autism acceptance month! 💛

Where are you on the Christmas stress scale? 🎄If you need mental health support over the winter holidays in the United K...
21/12/2025

Where are you on the Christmas stress scale? 🎄

If you need mental health support over the winter holidays in the United Kingdom, remember that the NHS is open all year around for urgent problems, including mental health related.

You can call NHS 111 option 2 wherever you are and you will be put in touch with local services (handy if you're travelling, visiting loves ones)

Samaritans are also always there if you need to talk. Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

Mind are also available and services differ depending on where you are. You can find your local Mind at www.mind.org.uk

Rethink mental illness offer support for those affected by serious mental illness amd you can reach them at www.rethink.org or on 0300 5000 927

Papyrus is a charity dedicated to prevent young su***de, specifically for those under 35 years old. Their Helpline is 0800 068 4141 or you can text them on 07860039967

Young Minds is a great organisation that offers support for children, young people and their families with mental health information and support www.youngminds.org.uk or their parent's helpline is open 9.30am to 4pm every day on 0808 802 5544

Specialist support is available for those affected by eating disorders and their loved ones all through the holidays www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk for more information on their various helplines and online support groups and messaging services

Don't struggle alone, reach out if you need to 🎄

30/10/2025

Parenting doesn’t mean never losing your cool — it means learning how to find your way back.

When we manage our frustration with awareness and repair, we’re modelling something powerful for our children: that emotions can be messy and managed.

You can explore more on supporting emotional regulation (for both you and your child) here: Managing Big Feelings, a Toolkit at link in comments ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in our Bio.

30/10/2025

“They think you’re doing fine — because you’ve gotten too good at pretending you are.”

There’s a version of ADHD no one talks about enough.
The kind that doesn’t look chaotic on the outside.
The kind that hides behind organization, overachievement, and constant smiles.
The kind that looks “put together” — but feels like drowning quietly.

That’s high-masking ADHD.

It’s the version where you spend every ounce of your energy trying to appear “normal.”
Where every interaction feels like a performance.
Where you smile, nod, and over-apologize — not because you’re fine, but because you’re afraid of being misunderstood.

It looks like:
🧼 Keeping a spotless home so no one can accuse you of being lazy.
🗣️ Mirroring others’ behavior so you don’t stand out or say the “wrong” thing.
📓 Taking detailed notes because your brain forgets what it swears it will remember.
🙂 Appearing calm even when your mind is screaming.
🗓️ Overcommitting to prove you’re reliable, even when you’re burnt out.
⭐ Trying to be perfect to compensate for the parts of your brain you’ve been told are “too much.”
🙇‍♀️ Apologizing for things that aren’t even your fault.
🫥 Downplaying your struggles because you don’t want to be a burden.
🎭 Feeling like you’re constantly performing instead of just existing.

And maybe the worst part?
People don’t see it.

Because you’ve learned how to hide it too well.
They see the effort — not the exhaustion behind it.
They see the notes, the structure, the success — not the mental gymnastics it takes to keep up.
They see the smiles — not the sensory overwhelm that hits the moment you’re alone.

You’ve spent years learning how to mask your ADHD so you could fit into a world that was never designed for your brain.
And it worked.
But it also cost you peace.

Because masking doesn’t mean managing.
It means performing survival.

You’ve taught yourself to over-prepare, over-apologize, and overachieve — just to feel “enough.”
You’ve built an image of capability to avoid judgment, and now you’re trapped inside it.
People call you “responsible,” “organized,” “driven” — not realizing you’re running on anxiety and caffeine and the fear of being seen as unreliable.

But here’s the truth:
You shouldn’t have to earn acceptance by hiding who you are.
You shouldn’t have to prove your worth by overcompensating for your wiring.
You shouldn’t have to mask your chaos just to be loved.

Because ADHD masking isn’t just exhausting — it’s isolating.
It disconnects you from the people who might actually get it if you let them see the real you.

And here’s the twist — masking doesn’t make you stronger. Vulnerability does.
The moment you stop hiding and start speaking openly about your struggles, you give others permission to do the same.

It’s okay to have bad days.
It’s okay to need help.
It’s okay if your house isn’t perfect, your planner is chaos, and your brain doesn’t follow the rules.
You are not your productivity.
You are not your performance.
You are not your mask.

You are a human being doing your best in a world that was never designed with you in mind.
And you deserve to exist as you are — unfiltered, unmasked, and unashamed.

Because the moment you stop performing and start being, that’s when you finally find peace.

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