Helen Key

Helen is an experienced counsellor who uses an integrative approach, which has a basis in humanistic/person centred approach with touches of other related therapies such Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Solution Focussed Brief Therapy, Motivational Therapy and Transactional Analysis. Helen can provide nutritional information and education together with counselling for adults & young adults aged 16 years old & above. This holistic approach helps her clients to manage symptoms as well as underlying issues. As well as being an NCfED trained counsellor working with all aspects of eating disorders Helen has worked extensively with alcohol & drug misuse and addiction, compulsive behaviours, anxiety, self-esteem issues & depression.

 

 

Heather Coombe

Heather is an experienced integrative counsellor who works in a person-centred way. Experiencing her daughter’s illness & recovery from anorexia motivated Heather to specialise in eating disorders & she is now a qualified NCFED Master Practitioner in eating disorders & obesity. Heather’s approach is two-fold; practical interventions, including nutritional guidance, alongside core counselling, which focuses on associated issues such as lack of assertiveness, low self-confidence & poor body image.

Maryanne Steele

Maryanne is an experienced Psychological Therapist  & Eating Disorders specialist. She has long experience as a therapist within a NHS Eating Disorders service & now practices privately. She believes that change takes place when you are carefully heard & understood through a relationship which is central to recovery. She uses Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) & Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to help you make sense of WHY you have an Eating Disorder & through this understanding, gives you the tools & skills to work towards sustained recovery. She works safely within the NICE guidelines from assessment & throughout your treatment across the whole range of Eating Disorders. She will also see you if you are struggling with more complex Eating Disorder issues which  include Diabetes & Eating Disorders, Cross cultural issues, Binge Drinking, Self harming, or she can work with your antenatal team to help you through a pregnancy if you struggle with an Eating Disorder.