Binge Eating Disorder Support

Binge eating tends to run as a cycle: strict food rules, then a binge that feels out of control, then guilt, then another attempt to restrict, then another loss of control, and the cycle continues. Dieting is often part of what keeps it going. The more you restrict, the more likely a binge becomes, and then the all-or-nothing thinking takes over: "I've ruined it, I may as well carry on."

Not every binge has the same cause. Some are driven by physical hunger, because you've gone too long without eating or haven't eaten enough. Others are a way of getting through stress, anxiety, loneliness or low mood. Some happen out of habit, or simply because food is there. Working out which kind of binges you're having is the first step to recovery, and I'll help you do that.

Binge eating can also affect your body and your life. You might notice your weight creeping up, bloating or stomach discomfort, or changes to your blood sugar, cholesterol or blood pressure. It can affect your joints, your cycle and fertility, and your confidence, mood and work. You deserve help with all of it, without being told to try harder.

I'm a registered dietitian with an MSc in Clinical and Public Health Nutrition (Eating Disorders) from UCL, working from North London, and I'll never lecture or judge you. We start with your hopes, your fears and what you're ready to work on, then agree the plan together. My focus is on understanding your own binge triggers and creating a personalised treatment plan to help you break the cycle. Depending on where you are, that might include:

• Understanding why the binge-restrict cycle keeps going, and how to step out of it
• Identifying what type of binges you're having and what sets them off
• Establishing a regular eating pattern, with meals that are balanced, enjoyable and satisfying, so that physical hunger stops triggering binges. I'll guide you on when, what and how much to eat, without needing to weigh food or count calories
• Personalised meal and snack guidance if it would help, respecting your food preferences, including vegan, Halal and Kosher diets, allergies and intolerances
• Helping you feel safe around trigger foods again, gradually and once you're ready
• Empowering you with better coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety and low mood, so you don't resort to food to cope
• Strategies for binges that happen out of habit, opportunity or boredom
• Reconnecting with your hunger and fullness cues over time

Between appointments, you'll have daily coaching from me through a personalised app that helps us spot your patterns and triggers around eating, with practical help, motivation and accountability when things feel hard. Where relevant, I'll work with your GP and wider treatment team.