Why choose eating disorder treatment in Canterbury
Empowering Binge Eating Recovery
What Makes My Eating Disorder Treatment in Canterbury Different?”
If you’re stuck in a binge–purge cycle, especially if you’re neurodivergent and feel like recovery hasn’t been designed with you in mind, this page on bulimia recovery shares how I work with both teens and adults to find safer, flexible ways forward, without shame or pressure.
What Makes My Eating Disorder Treatment Different?
Transformative Eating Disorder Recovery
Healing is not one-size-fits-all, and neither is the way I work.
My approach to eating disorder treatment is shaped not just by professional training, but by lived experience. I know what it’s like to walk the difficult path through binge eating, body dysmorphia, anorexia, overthinking, ADHD, and dyslexia. These experiences have shaped me into the therapist I am today: someone who truly understands what it feels like when the world’s solutions don’t seem to fit you.
Because I see the world differently, I can offer a unique, compassionate, and flexible approach that breaks free from rigid treatment models. I believe that traditional, one-size-fits-all therapy often fails people who need understanding, not judgment.
At Counsellor Who Cares, my eating disorder treatment is:
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Trauma-informed ➔ I honour your story and pace, without rushing or pushing.
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Shame-free ➔ I meet you where you are, with warmth, humour, and honesty.
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Neurodivergent-aware ➔ I recognise the impact of ADHD, dyslexia, and sensory differences on eating struggles.
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Personalised to you ➔ Together, we create a recovery plan that truly fits your needs, not anyone else’s expectations.
You are not broken.
You need support that sees the real you and builds from there.
Understanding Binge Eating
The Impact of Binge Eating Disorder
If you’re searching for eating disorder treatment in Canterbury, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re struggling with binge eating, emotional eating, or feeling lost in your relationship with food, I offer specialist support that’s warm, trauma-informed, and grounded in both professional knowledge and lived experience.
Binge eating can feel like a secret battle, one filled with shame, overwhelm, and confusion.
Binge eating disorder (BED) affects people of all sizes, genders, and backgrounds. It’s not about lack of willpower, it’s often a complex mix of emotional overwhelm, undiagnosed neurodivergence, dopamine-seeking behaviours, and years of shame.
This page isn’t about blame. It’s about getting curious.
Whether your binges happen during stress, boredom, late-night scrolling, or emotional shutdown, there’s a reason beneath it. And I’ll help you uncover it gently.
The Neuroscience of Binge Eating
There’s a Brain-Based Reason You Binge, And It’s Not Your Fault
Binge eating often activates the brain’s dopamine reward system, giving short-term relief from discomfort. That hit of pleasure becomes a coping strategy, especially for those with ADHD, anxiety, or high emotional sensitivity.
You’re not “out of control.”
Your brain is doing what it thinks it needs to survive or self-soothe.
In our work, we’ll explore:
➔ How dopamine, stress, and food are wired together
➔ Why boredom feels unbearable (especially for neurodivergent brains)
➔ The emotional “drop” that happens before a binge
➔ How to interrupt the cycle without shame
The Neuroscience Behind Bingeing
Recognizing Binge Eating Cues
Binge eating often activates the brain’s dopamine reward system, giving short-term relief from discomfort. That hit of pleasure becomes a coping strategy, especially for those with ADHD, anxiety, or high emotional sensitivity.
You’re not “out of control.”
Your brain is doing what it thinks it needs to survive or self-soothe.
In our work, we’ll explore:
➔ How dopamine, stress, and food are wired together
➔ Why boredom feels unbearable (especially for neurodivergent brains)
➔ The emotional “drop” that happens before a binge
➔ How to interrupt the cycle without shame
Bingeing Isn’t Just About Food, It’s What the Food Is Covering Up
Binge eating can be:
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A way to numb out
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A response to trauma or chronic stress
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A coping tool for emotional dysregulation
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A rebellion against years of dieting
Together, we explore the why, without judgment, and build your ability to meet those needs in new ways.
My Therapeutic Approach
This Isn’t a Meal Plan. It’s a Mind-Body Reset
My approach to eating disorder treatment in Canterbury includes tools tailored to ADHD, trauma, and emotional dysregulation.
I use a combination of strategies to help you:
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Track emotions + behaviours using the Recovery Record app.
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Understand your triggers and hunger patterns.
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Rewire binge cycles using neuroscience and habit tools
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Explore beliefs like “I can’t trust myself” or “I’ll never get better”
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Rebuild body trust
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Practice self-kindness while still being accountable.
People with ADHD, autism, or sensory sensitivities often experience binge eating differently. If you’ve been masking, misunderstood, or trying to fit into someone else’s recovery framework, it’s not you that’s broken.
Together, we create something that works for your brain.
Becky’s Story – From Bingeing to Becoming
I Know What It’s Like to Binge, Because I’ve Been There
As a teenager, I didn’t understand what was happening to me. I would eat and eat until I felt sick, spend copious amounts of money on food, and lie about it.
I was overwhelmed, ashamed, and lost. I struggled with undiagnosed ADHD and dyslexia, which deeply affected my self-esteem.
Food became a way to cope, to numb, to feel something. I hated my body. I hated how out of control I felt.
But that experience didn’t break me. It shaped me. It gave me the empathy to sit here with you, not as the therapist I needed back then.
This work means everything because I know what it takes to come out the other side. Recovery isn’t easy, but it is possible. And you don’t have to do it alone.
Recovery Is Possible
Recovery Isn’t Linear, But It’s Absolutely Possible
You don’t have to do this alone. My eating disorder treatment in Canterbury is designed to meet you exactly where you are, with no judgment, just support.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You need to take the first step.
There’s no perfect way to heal, but there is a way forward.
And I’ll walk beside you while you find it.
What Our Clients Say
Take the First Step Towards Recovery
You don’t have to face this alone. At Counsellor Who Cares, I offer non-judgmental, specialist support for eating disorders, emotional struggles, and low self-worth. You’re in the right place, whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start.
Book a free, informal chat today, and let’s take the first brave step together toward healing, clarity, and real change.
Becky Stone
With over 15 years of experience in mental health, I’m a trauma-informed therapist and eating disorder specialist based in Canterbury, UK. My journey into this work began with my own lived experience of binge eating and undiagnosed ADHD as a teenager. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, ashamed, and overwhelmed by your relationship with food, and I also know that recovery is possible.
At Counsellor Who Cares, I provide a calm, supportive space where adults and teens can explore their stories without judgment. My approach blends professional training with deep compassion, using tools like the Recovery Record app, schema therapy, and neuroscience-based strategies to create lasting, personalised change.
Whether you’re navigating binge eating, emotional eating, bulimia, or disordered thoughts around food and body image, you’ll be met with honesty, humour, and understanding. I don’t believe in quick fixes; I believe in walking beside you as you rebuild trust in yourself.