When Caring Becomes Trauma: Why Parents Need Support Too in Eating Disorder Recovery

A new UK study, led by Natasha Heal-Cohen at the University of East Anglia and published in the European Eating Disorders Review (2025), has shed light on something many parents of children with eating disorders already know too well: caring for a loved one with an eating disorder can be deeply traumatic.

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Bridging the Gap: When Traditional Outpatient Support Isn’t Enough

The London Centre for Eating Disorders and Body Image (TLC) now offers an Intensive Outpatient Programme (IOP) for eating disorders in London. This specialist treatment pathway bridges the gap between traditional outpatient therapy and day or inpatient programmes, providing up to five individual sessions per week. Designed for people who feel stuck in recovery, need more structured support, or are stepping down from higher levels of care, the IOP combines psychological therapy, dietetic input, meal support, occupational therapy, and psychiatric oversight — all tailored to individual needs.

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Why Evidence-Based Therapies Matter: Cutting Through the Noise on Nutrition and Body Image

In today’s fast-moving digital world, it’s never been easier to find advice on how to eat, how to look, and how to live. Social media is flooded with wellness influencers, lifestyle coaches, and self-proclaimed nutrition experts offering quick fixes, miracle diets, and body transformation plans. While some of this advice may seem harmless—or even inspiring—much of it is misinformed, oversimplified, or outright harmful.

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Dr Bryony Bamford
How to Approach Your Child If You Suspect an Eating Disorder

As a parent, seeing your child struggle with an eating disorder can be extremely difficult. Whether you are at the early stages of wondering if your child might be struggling with their relationship with food, or if you are already in the process of receiving treatment for an eating disorder, there will be many questions and challenges along the way.

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Dr Bryony Bamford
Neurodivergence and Eating Disorders: Understanding the Overlap

In recent years, there has been growing awareness of the intersection between neurodivergence and eating disorders. Neurodivergence, which includes conditions such as autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences, represents a way of thinking and experiencing the world that deviates from the neurotypical norm. Understanding how neurodivergence interacts with eating disorders is essential for tailoring effective treatment and offering compassionate care.

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Dr Bryony Bamford
Signs Your Teenage Daughter May Have an Eating Disorder

Eating disorders can be deeply challenging, often taking root during adolescence, a time when young people navigate physical changes, emotional ups and downs, and social pressures. For many teenagers, this is an especially vulnerable time. Young teenagers (both girls and boys) can be influenced by societal appearance ideals, hormonal shifts, and the search for their own identity.

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Dr Bryony Bamford
Understanding The Functions of an Eating Disorder

As a specialist eating disorder clinician, I am often frustrated by the many misconceptions and misunderstandings associated with eating disorders.  Not just the misconceptions about who gets an eating disorder (it's not only white, teenage girls!), but also the lack of understanding over why people might develop an eating disorder (it’s not just because they spend too much time on social media!).

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Dr Bryony Bamford
Breaking the Cycle: How Past Treatment Experiences Can Hinder Seeking Help and Why Specialist Outpatient Support is Key

For many people struggling with an eating disorder, negative past experiences of treatment can hugely impact their likelihood to seek treatment or support in the future.  Examples of this we see frequently in our clinic are trauma, or fear related to intensive forms of treatment such as inpatient care, or anxiety related to past treatment experiences where individuals have felt judged, criticised, or misunderstood. 

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The London Centre
Understanding Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents

It can be overwhelming and understandably challenging as a parent or caregiver to witness a child or adolescent struggling with an eating disorder. Eating disorders impact every aspect of a young person's life, including how they see themselves and even their sense of control in a world that sometimes feels unpredictable. However, with understanding, early intervention, and a supportive environment, there is hope to find a way back to health, and yes, recovery is possible.

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The London Centre
Understanding the Physiological and Emotional Triggers Behind Binge Eating

Binge eating is more than simply overeating; it’s a deeply psychological and physiological experience. Intense emotions and physical cues often intertwine to trigger bingeing, making it difficult for individuals to break free from binge episodes. Understanding these triggers is a crucial step towards recovery. This blog explores the factors that may contribute to binge eating and some of the treatment options available.

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The London Centre
Understanding Weight Restoration in Eating Disorder Recovery: What to Expect

What to expect and what happens to you physically in eating disorder recovery isn't often spoken about. Weight restoration is often a vital step in the recovery from an eating disorder, but it’s also one of the most challenging. Understanding what to expect can help reduce fear and anxiety around the process. Remember that recovery is a journey that requires patience, support, and professional guidance. Every step forward, no matter how small, is a step toward reaching a healthy and fulfilling life.

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The London Centre
Is Body Dysmorphia an Eating Disorder?

Body dysmorphia and eating disorders can often be confused as being the same, however, they are two distinct conditions. While both can be deeply distressing and have a significant impact on the quality of life, they have different underlying causes and symptoms.

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The London Centre