Eating Disorders
At the Apex Practice, we recognise the sensitive nature of this problem and we treat you in the utmost confidence in a caring, sympathetic environment.
Eating disorders have become more prevalent in recent times as younger people succumb to the pressures of contemporary society where they feel a need to reflect stereotypical imagery. Whilst eating disorders commonly occur in younger women, men and older women can also suffer from this.
There are four distinct eating disorders:
There are a number of core themes that underpin eating disorders. These include, social and interpersonal issues, control, an all or nothing attitude, and dissociation or removing oneself from reality.
Treatment can be by way of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy/Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy supported by clinical hypnotherapy over a number of weekly sessions. In extreme cases it may be appropriate for hospital care to be arranged.
