Maudsley family therapy (FBT) -

• Evidence based treatment with the highest recovery rates.
• It harnesses families as a vital resource in supporting their young persons recovery.
• It is the leading approach for treating children and adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa.
• Begins with a focus on weight restoration, seen as the essential first step in restoring both physical and mental well-being.
• Psychological issues are addressed as the individual makes progress with renourishment and weight stabilization..

AFT (Adolescent focused Treatment)

Is a specialized treatment for adolescents with anorexia that addresses the emotional and developmental factors underlying the eating disorder.

• Helps teens understand how anorexia may be tied to feelings of control, identity, and independence.
• Empowers young people to develop healthier coping mechanisms and improve their sense of self, while also focusing on restoring their physical health.
• Is family-inclusive, collaborating with parents to further cultivate insight into their child’s experience and ways to support their recovery.

CBT – E (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – enhanced)

Is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment for adults and adolescents with eating disorders.

• Focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors related to eating, body image, and self-esteem.
• Equips individuals with practical tools to manage their emotions and develop healthier coping strategies, promoting lasting recovery.

CBT - AR (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ARFID)

This therapy focuses on increasing the variety and adequacy of food intake, essential for nutritional rehabilitation.

• By changing negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with eating, CBT-AR helps individuals develop a healthier relationship with food.
• It is also adaptable to the unique features of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ensuring a supportive and personalized treatment experience.

One size doesn’t fit all in recovery therefore, I also draw on:

DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy),

Motivational interviewing (MI)

Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT).