Schema Therapy London EXPLAINED

Schema Therapy London

UK’s leading experts in eating disorders and body image difficulties

Schema Therapy EXPLAINED?

What Is Schema Therapy London?

Schema therapy for eating disorders is an approach taken for people who are experiencing long-standing emotional difficulties, such as struggling to manage emotions or experiencing relationship difficulties. Eating disorders or body image issues can often be used as a way of trying to manage these difficulties, by numbing the emotions or giving a sense of control or success in a different area of life.

1.25M

people living with an eating disorder

For those seeking schema therapy in London,

This approach is based on cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), or schema focused CBT, focuses much more on early childhood experiences, integrating ideas from attachment theory, object relations theory, and Gestalt psychology. The relationship between you and the therapist is seen as a key driving force in therapy.

46%

of Adults feel unhappy about appearance

ASPECTS OF IMPORTANCE

Schema, Coping Styles And Modes

Schemas (sometimes called “early maladaptive schemas”) are extremely stable, self-defeating themes or patterns that develop during childhood or adolescence and that we repeat throughout our lives. They consist of beliefs, feelings, and memories about the self, others, and the environment, which we accept without question. It is thought that schemas develop when childhood needs are not met.

What does Schema Therapy Involve?

Early sessions are used to identify core schema and draw links between these, your life history, and your current problems. This will include completing questionnaires. Unhelpful coping styles are identified, and you will be encouraged to stop using them in order to get back in touch with the underlying feelings.

How We Support you

Signs and Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa

Signs and symptoms of bulimia can vary widely from person to person, and not everyone will experience all of these. However, recognising early warning signs and seeking support promptly can help recovery feel more manageable. If you recognise these signs in yourself or someone you care about, please know that support is available, and recovery is absolutely possible.
  • Frequent episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviours
  • Preoccupation with food, weight, or body image
  • Eating in secret or disappearing after meals
  • Dental issues, sore throat, or stomach discomfort caused by vomiting
  • Feelings of guilt, shame, or anxiety about eating
  • Fatigue, dehydration, or disrupted menstrual cycles

How The London Centre
Supports Recovery

Early sessions are used to identify core schema and draw links between these, your life history, and your current problems. This will include completing questionnaires. Unhelpful coping styles are identified, and you will be encouraged to stop using them in order to get back in touch with the underlying feelings.

Personalised Care

Personalised and
Collaborative Care

Early sessions are used to identify core schema and draw links between these, your life history, and your current problems. This will include completing questionnaires. Unhelpful coping styles are identified, and you will be encouraged to stop using them in order to get back in touch with the underlying feelings.

Benefits

Benefits of Schema Therapy

Early sessions are used to identify core schema and draw links between these, your life history, and your current problems. This will include completing questionnaires. Unhelpful coping styles are identified, and you will be encouraged to stop using them in order to get back in touch with the underlying feelings.

  • CBT-E (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders)
  • MANTRA Therapy
  • Schema Therapy
  • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Family Therapy, including Family-Based Treatment (FBT)
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

A Holistic Approach
to Recovery

Treatment at The London Centre supports both emotional healing and physical health. Our approach helps individuals build a more compassionate, balanced relationship with food and their body, while strengthening resilience and confidence.

Who Is Schema Therapy For?

  • Regain control over eating patterns
  • Restore physical health and energy
  • Reduce binge–purge cycles safely
  • Improve self-esteem and body confidence
  • Build emotional resilience and understanding
  • Develop long-term strategies for relapse prevention
A Place of Specialist Support

Is Schema Therapy Right For Me?

Early sessions are used to identify core schema and draw links between these, your life history, and your current problems. This will include completing questionnaires. Unhelpful coping styles are identified, and you will be encouraged to stop using them in order to get back in touch with the underlying feelings.

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Take the First Step Towards Recovery

Our team conducts a comprehensive evaluation, leveraging the expertise of multiple specialists, to ensure that our schema therapy is effective and tailored to your personal recovery.