Eating Disorder Recovery

Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists

Recovery is possible. We provide specialist, compassionate support to help individuals build emotional balance, physical health, and long-term wellbeing.

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Eating Disorder Recovery EXPLAINED

What Eating Disorder Recovery Means

Eating disorder recovery involves far more than changing eating habits; it is a whole-person process that includes emotional, physical, behavioural, and psychological healing. While recovery looks different for everyone, we strongly feel that it is always possible – whether someone is seeking help for the first time or continuing an ongoing journey.

1.25M

people living with an eating disorder

Eating disorder recovery is about rebuilding health, confidence, flexibility, and a more peaceful relationship with food and the body.

46%

of Adults feel unhappy about their appearance

ASPECTS OF IMPORTANCE

Emotional Aspects of Recovery

Recovery includes developing healthier ways to manage emotions, building self-compassion, and reducing shame or self-criticism. Over time, individuals learn coping strategies that feel supportive rather than punishing.

Physical and Behavioural Aspects of Recovery

This may involve stabilising eating patterns, restoring physical health, and reducing unhelpful eating disorder behaviours. Many people notice increased energy, clearer thinking, and greater connection to everyday life as recovery progresses.

How We Support you

Signs of Progress in Eating Disorder Recovery

Progress is rarely linear, but there are encouraging signs that recovery is moving forward. Small shifts often pave the way for meaningful change, and each step deserves recognition. These changes develop gradually and can be nurtured with consistent, specialist support.


Signs of progress may include:

  • Improved relationship with food
  • Reduced anxiety around eating or mealtimes
  • Increased energy, focus, or emotional steadiness
  • More self-compassion and reduced guilt
  • Ability to challenge rigid thoughts or behaviours
  • Strengthened relationships and improved communication

How The London Centre
Supports Recovery

At The London Centre, we provide structured, evidence-based care to guide individuals through every stage of recovery. As an eating disorder recovery clinic, our multidisciplinary team includes psychologists, psychotherapists, dietitians, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, and family therapists – all with specialist expertise in eating disorders and body image.
Clients receive personalised, confidential, and compassionate support tailored to their needs.

Personalised Care

Defining Recovery in Practical Terms

In practical terms, recovery means rebuilding nourishment, restoring regular eating patterns, and reducing rituals or rules that maintain the disorder. It includes improving body image, reconnecting with relationships, and re-engaging in activities that bring meaning and enjoyment.


Recovery also involves regaining flexibility, confidence, and a sense of identity beyond the eating disorder. Support from an eating disorder recovery specialist can make navigating emotional and behavioural challenges feel safer and more manageable.
Above all, recovery is a gradual, sustainable process grounded in compassion and evidence-based care, that should be uniquely defined by each individual.

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Treatment Tailored to the Individual

Every treatment plan is designed around the person, not the diagnosis. Goals are reviewed collaboratively, ensuring therapy feels supportive, relevant, and responsive to each stage of recovery.

Personalised Care

Therapies Used to Support Eating Disorder Recovery

Therapy plays a central role in helping individuals understand the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that sustain the eating disorder. Our evidence-based therapies support emotional regulation, identity development, and long-term well-being.


We offer a comprehensive range of specialist therapies, including:

  • Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies
  • Emotion & Schema-Based Therapies
  • Trauma-Focused Therapies
  • Psychodynamic & Integrative Approaches
  • Family & Systemic Approaches
  • Dietetic & Specialist Interventions
  • Medical Support

We also offer low-cost psychology with trainee psychologists in the final stages of their doctorate training.

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A Holistic Approach
to Recovery

Recovery is emotional, physical, behavioural, and relational. Our therapies address all these areas, helping clients rebuild stability, confidence, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

Benefits of Specialist Eating Disorder Recovery Support

  • Reduced eating disorder symptoms and distress
  • Stronger identity and sense of self
  • Improved emotional awareness and coping
  • Better communication and interpersonal relationships
  • Healthier relationship with food and body image
  • Sustainable long-term wellbeing
A Place of Specialist Support

When to Seek Professional Help

Professional support is recommended whenever eating difficulties begin to affect health, mood, self-esteem, relationships, or daily functioning. An eating disorder recovery specialist can help at any stage, whether symptoms are mild, moderate, or long-standing.
Early intervention can make recovery smoother, less distressing, and more sustainable, but it is never too late to seek help.

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Take the First Step
Towards Recovery

Every recovery journey begins with a single step, and reaching out for support is an act of strength, not weakness. With compassionate, specialist care, meaningful change is possible at any stage. If you or a loved one is ready to explore treatment, our team is here to help.

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FAQs

FAQs About Eating Disorder Recovery

Recovery involves restoring physical health, improving emotional well-being, and reducing unhelpful behaviours. At The London Centre, we tailor the process to the individual, ensuring therapy feels safe, structured, and compassionate. With specialist support, recovery becomes achievable at any stage.

Timelines vary depending on the individual and the complexity of the eating disorder. Our clinicians help clients progress at a pace that is safe and sustainable. Recovery is gradual, but meaningful progress is always possible.

Yes. Many people recover fully through outpatient support. We assess each person’s needs and advise if more intensive care is appropriate. Most clients benefit from structured outpatient therapy delivered consistently.

A range of evidence-based therapies – including CBT-E, MANTRA, DBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and Family Therapy – are commonly used. We recommend therapies based on the individual’s emotional, behavioural, and physical needs. This ensures treatment feels relevant and effective.

Progress may involve reduced distress, improved eating patterns, greater flexibility, or increased emotional balance. Our clinicians help clients notice and celebrate meaningful shifts. Even small changes indicate that recovery is underway.

Yes. Family or partner involvement can be an important part of recovery. We offer systemic and family therapy to help loved ones understand how to support the process. Involvement is tailored to each client’s preferences.

Yes. We provide secure, evidence-based online therapy for those unable to attend in person or who prefer remote support. Many clients find this a flexible and effective alternative.

We aim to offer appointments within a few days. Our team will match you with the most suitable clinician based on your needs. You can contact us at any time to begin the process.