Disordered Eating
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Breaking Free from Disordered Eating Cycles
Food is a socially acceptable and readily available means of nourishing ourselves. When we lack healthier ways to cope with internal and external stressors, the line between nourishment and overnourishment easily becomes blurred. It can become habit-forming and eating itself can then become a stressor, setting up a self-perpetuating loop. When eating feels as if it is controlling you, it can take over your life. You may find yourself eating to numb your emotions, restricting food to feel in control, or constantly bouncing back and forth between the two extremes.
You are most definitely not alone, and you do not need to figure it all out by yourself. At Katya Coad Counselling, I create a safe space where you can explore your relationship with food and your body—without fear, judgment, or pressure.
What Is Disordered Eating?
Disordered eating isn’t just about what you eat. It’s about how you feel about food, your body, and yourself. It can show up in many ways, including:
These patterns often stem from deeper places – stress, trauma, self-criticism, or sense of “not-enoughness.” Together, we’ll uncover hidden layers and help you build a more peaceful, compassionate connection with food and your body.
Why is This Happening?
Disordered eating is not about willpower or being in some way defective or broken. It is about how your mind, emotions, and nervous system have learned to cope with stress, self-doubt, and pressures. Food is a highly rewarding, though potentially harming, way to self-soothe when we do not have other ways to manage our inner world. You are not to blame, and it is possible to rewrite your story.
How Do Therapy Sessions help?
At Katya Coad Counselling, I approach healing with warmth, curiousity, and deep respect and honour for you and your journey. Our sessions are not about rules, diets, or forcing change. Rather than providing advice, I guide you to find your own answers by helping you:
Healing isn’t about perfection. It’s about feeling free, at peace, and in control of your life again.
What to Expect?
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when it involves something as personal as food. That’s why we begin with a free 15-20 minute consultation—so you can get a feel for what it’s like to work together.
FAQs
I have struggled with this for so long. Can counselling really help?
No matter how long you’ve felt stuck, healing is possible. Counselling gives you the tools, support, and self-awareness to create real change.
Will we focus on weight loss?
Our counselling sessions are not about dieting or changing your body—they are about healing your relationship with food and with yourself.
What if I don’t feel ready to talk about my eating habits?
Talking about our disordered eating habits can make us feel incredibly vulnerable, particularly when we have sat in self-judgement for so long. Talking about them, however, also allows us to begin shining a light on underlying patterns and underlying dynamics that keep you stuck. We will go at whatever pace feels safe and comfortable for you. Counselling is not about forcing change—rather, it is about allowing the space to heal.
Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?
While some people may find diagnoses helpful, I treat you not a diagnosis, but as a person who deserves to overcome obstacles and live their best life.
