Beginning therapy can stir a quiet mix of feelings alike relief, uncertainty, hope, fear. You may not know what to expect. You may not have words for what’s happening. You may simply sense that something isn’t right with food, with your body, or within yourself.
You don’t need to meet criteria to be met with care. You don’t need a diagnosis to begin. You’re welcome to start from wherever you are. We’ll walk with you from there.
You don’t need a referral from a GP or professional to get started. Many people reach out not because they have a diagnosis, but because something in their relationship with food, eating, or their body no longer feels okay or because they’re quietly ready for something to shift.
We begin with a short, informal conversation — by phone or email, where you can ask questions, share what’s bringing you here, and get a sense of how we work.
If, together we feel The Surrey Centre for Eating Disorders may be the right space for you, we’ll offer you an initial assessment (a 55-minute session) online or in person with one of our experienced therapists. This is a chance to talk through what’s been happening, and begin to shape the kind of support that might feel most helpful to you.
There is no pressure. No expectation. Just space to be met gently and to be heard.
We support individuals aged 13 and over, as well as parents, carers, and loved ones.
This includes:
- People with diagnosed eating disorders such as
- Anorexia
- Bulimia
- Binge eating disorder
- Avoidant / Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)
- Those struggling with food, eating, or body image — even without a formal diagnosis
- Individuals using medications like Ozempic or GLP-1s, seeking therapeutic support alongside physical change
- Parents or carers navigating the emotional complexity of supporting someone they love
If your relationship with food feels overwhelming, exhausting, or hard to talk about that’s enough.
You do not have to be “unwell enough” to be met with care. If something is asking to be heard, we are here to listen.
(Please note: while we specialise in emotional and psychological wellbeing, eating disorder support is offered through our dedicated centre at The Surrey Centre for Eating Disorders.)
If we move forward together, the first step is a 55-minute assessment session (online or in person) with one of our experienced therapists.
This is not a clinical test or a checklist. It is a conversation, spacious, compassionate, and led by you.
Together, we’ll begin to:
- Explore what you’ve been experiencing
- Think about how it’s affecting you — emotionally, relationally, physically
- Begin to shape the kind of support that might help
Sometimes this will involve one session. Sometimes it may unfold over two or more, especially when it feels important to take things slowly. If it feels helpful, we may also suggest:
- A joint session with one of our dietitians or nutritionists
- A parent or family consultation
- Additional time or space before committing to ongoing work
If you choose to begin therapy with us, we’ll work with you to shape a rhythm of support that feels safe, steady, and respectful of your capacity.
This might include:
- One-to-one therapy sessions
- Dietetic or nutritional support
- Family or parent sessions
- Occasional joint reviews to reflect on the process together
We’ll talk through:
- The frequency of sessions — weekly, fortnightly, or more if needed
- Whether sessions take place online or in person
- Whether other types of support might be helpful to explore over time
There is no fixed path. No required pace. This work is relational, shaped in collaboration, and built on trust.