Disordered Eating Nutritionist & Eating Disorder Support
Food is powerful. It nourishes us, fuels us, connects us and brings enjoyment, yet for many people, their relationship with food can become complicated, stressful or overwhelming.
Disordered eating can affect the way we think about food, our bodies and our eating behaviours. It may show up as restrictive eating, emotional eating, binge eating, rigid food rules, fear around certain foods or feeling disconnected from your body’s natural hunger and fullness signals.
I believe it is possible to have a relationship with food that supports both your health and your enjoyment of life.
As a Master Practitioner of Eating Disorders and Obesity, having completed specialist training with the National Centre for Eating Disorders (approved by the British Psychological Society), I provide evidence-informed nutrition support for clients experiencing disordered eating, eating challenges and difficulties with their relationship with food.
Through my nutrition and naturopathy clinic, I help clients better understand their unique relationship with food and develop balanced, sustainable eating habits that support their physical and emotional wellbeing.
Eating Disorders
Statistics on Eating Disorders
- It is estimated that 1.25 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder (Beat Eating Disorders UK, 2019).
- Eating disorders can affect any age, gender or ethnicity. The ratio of eating disorders in the UK is 3:1 women to men.
- The earlier that eating disorder treatment is sought, the better the sufferer’s chance of recovery.
- It was found that 87% of women and 65% of men compare their bodies to images they consume on social and traditional media (FHE Health, 2017).
How I Can Help You
Nutrition & Naturopathy Clinic
When it comes to healing your relationship with food, I am here to support you on your journey, teaching you the skills and approaches that will help you to better understand your unique food script and how your eating habits have been shaped throughout your life. I will empower you to make the necessary changes involved in improving this once and for all.
Clinic
See my clinic page for my full offering and programmes on how I can help you.
Testimonial
Joanne B. 39 (Nutrition & Naturopathy Client for Disordered Eating)
“I first started working with Lauren in 2022 as I started my recovery journey from an 18 year eating disorder. Over the course of a few months with Lauren’s guidance and support I was able to start changing my relationship with food into a more positive one and started to believe that I could recover from ED. Over our time working, together I have seen a significant improvement in both my physical and mental health and much more flexibility in my choices around food and life in general. Without Lauren’s knowledge, expertise, mentorship and support my recovery would not have been possible. Her approach is very gentle and suggestive, meaning that you are able to progress at your own pace especially where there is a fear associated with certain types of foods. There is encouragement to try new things and get comfortable with things that feel uncomfortable, but it’s always in line with what you feel able to cope with. I still find it really beneficial to have time with Lauren to check in on how I’m doing, address any negative thoughts that may have crept in and bring more balance to my eating and wellbeing.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. A qualified nutritionist with specialist training can provide support for many aspects of disordered eating, including understanding eating patterns, improving nutritional balance and developing a healthier relationship with food.
Nutrition support focuses on the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Disordered eating refers to a range of unhealthy thoughts and behaviours around food that may affect wellbeing. An eating disorder is a diagnosed mental health condition with specific clinical criteria.
However, both can have a significant impact and deserve support.
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Nutrition support can play an important role in understanding binge eating patterns. A personalised approach may explore eating habits, restriction, emotions, triggers and establishing a more balanced relationship with food.
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No. Many people seek support because they feel anxious around food, struggle with eating habits or want to improve their relationship with food, even without a formal diagnosis.