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.
Type Of Therapy: Personal
Melanie Phelps Distance
A chartered psychologist & qualified nurse of 18 years with a Bsc Hons in Psychology, a Diploma in hypnotherapy & MSc Counselling Psychology. Melanie offers professional & friendly help, support, guidance & therapy tailored to suit each person she treats. Telephone, internet & one to one sessions available.
Rachel Flacks
Rachel is a fully qualified & experienced BACP Accredited counsellor with a holistic, client-centered approach to her work. She offers one to one assistance in a supportive, confidential environment, where eating concerns & other issues can be safely explored. She also supervises trainees and experienced counsellors..
Robert Patterson
Robert is an experienced Counselling Psychologist with a special interest in eating disorders. He favours a cognitive-behavioural approach to therapy & will be happy to help you overcome your eating-related issues.
Sheena Gibson
Sheena is a counsellor & therapist whose pratice is informed by her fundamental belief in the human potential for growth & change given suitable & appropriate condtions & support. She has experience in working with different cultures & has worked with addiction, depression, eating disorders, anxiety, loss & bereavement. She works with adolescents, also in private practice & in an educational setting.
Shelley Perry
Shelley is an experienced Mental Health Nurse many years experience in the field. She holds a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders & provides a challenging but positive journey experience towards emotional and physical well-being in a safe, therapeutic environment. She specialises in eating disorders and psychotherapy/therapeutic interventions & manages a specialist eating disorder service providing individualised & person-centered programmes for all types of eating distress. One-to-one sessions are available together with B-eat affiliated self-help support groups, carer advice & information clinics.
Chelluri Ramachander
Dr Chelluri is a psychiatrist & a psychotherapist. He specialises in adult & old age psychiatry & is currently employed as locum Consultant Psychiatrist at Sussex Partnership NHS Trust in Hastings, where he has been a consultant for 10 years. He has long standing experience in psychotherapy & experience in active CBT practice. He does private practice, particularly in psychotherapy, outside NHS working hours.
Christina Russell
As well as working with Eating Disorders, Christina has extensive training & experience in working with individuals & couples on a short & long term basis. She is also trained as a Crisis Counsellor & works with employees suffering from stress at work. Her practice is close to the Edinburgh city centre.
Christine El-Fourti
Christine has worked for 30 years in the care profession. Her background includes experience of working in varied areas of mental health, physical disability & bereavement. She is a qualified counsellor with a Master Practiitoner qualification in Eating Disorders & Obesity. She uses a cognitive behavioural approach to eating distress which involves educational & nutritional advice as well as psychological work. Please note when booking a telephone assessment with Christine she likes to see clients face-to-face for that initial appointment.
Debbie Livingston
Debbie offers a comprehensive counselling and psychotherapy service. She is a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders & Obesity specialising in Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder including compulsive eating, unsuccessful dieting & poor relationships with food. She provides triage, assessment, treatment &, when required, reporting. Debbie has an interest in Borderline / Emotionally unstable Personality Disorder; relationship difficulties, parenting skills, antenatal & post natal issues. Qualifications include: MA Couns. & Psych., PG Dip Couns. & Psych., Cert BPD., Master Practitioner EaD., Parenting Skills Practitioner. UKCP Registered Psychotherapist. Available for group trainings & workshops.