Eating disorders are among the most misunderstood and underestimated mental health challenges. They are not about vanity, willpower, or choices. They are complex, deeply rooted conditions that affect how a person feels about themselves, their body, and their place in the world.
If you’re struggling — whether that’s restriction, bingeing, purging, compulsive eating, or a relationship with food and your body that causes you ongoing distress — you deserve support. Not judgment. Not a meal plan lecture. Genuine, compassionate care.
Recovery is possible. People do get better. And you don’t have to be ‘sick enough’ to deserve help — if it’s affecting your life, it matters.
What eating disorders can look like
• Restricting food intake or following rigid rules around eating
• Bingeing — eating large amounts in a short time, often in secret
• Purging through vomiting, laxatives, or excessive exercise
• An intense fear of weight gain or distorted perception of your body
• Food and eating taking up a disproportionate amount of mental space
• Avoiding social situations involving food
• Feeling shame, guilt, or disgust around eating
• Using food (or the control of it) to manage overwhelming emotions
How therapy helps
Eating disorder therapy at Little Tree Psychology addresses both the eating behaviours and the emotional, relational, and psychological factors that maintain them.
We draw on evidence-based approaches including CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders), ACT, and attachment-informed work. We also collaborate with other health professionals — dietitians, GPs, and psychiatrists — when needed, to support your recovery holistically.
We understand that ambivalence about recovery is normal. We don’t push or pressure. We work with you, at your pace, toward a relationship with food and your body that feels liveable.
What recovery can look like
• More freedom and flexibility around food
• A more compassionate and accurate view of your body
• Understanding and addressing the emotional roots of the disorder
• Reduced guilt, shame, and preoccupation with food and weight
• More energy, connection, and presence in your life
We’re here when you’re ready.
