Bulimia EXPLAINED

Bulimia Nervosa Treatment

Specialist, evidence-based treatment for bulimia nervosa in a compassionate, confidential setting designed to support lasting recovery.

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BULIMIA EXPLAINED?

What Is Bulimia Nervosa?

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterised by cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, excessive laxative use or fasting. These behaviours are used in an attempt to prevent weight gain and are typically accompanied by intense feelings of guilt, shame, and loss of control.

1.25M

people living with an eating disorder

Bulimia affects people of all genders, backgrounds, and ages.

It is a serious but highly treatable condition, and with the right support from a specialist bulimia treatment centre, recovery is entirely achievable.

46%

of Adults feel unhappy about appearance

ASPECTS OF IMPORTANCE

Emotional and
Psychological Aspects

Bulimia is often closely linked to emotional distress, anxiety, perfectionism, low self-esteem, or difficulties managing intense feelings. Many individuals describe using food as a way to cope, which can create a powerful cycle that feels hard to break alone.

The Importance of Understanding

Bulimia is not a choice or a lack of willpower. It is a complex mental health condition that requires specialist, compassionate support — and with the right treatment, meaningful and sustained recovery is possible.

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

Bulimia treatment at The London Centre is discreet, clinician-led, and fully tailored to the individual. We take a multidisciplinary approach that combines psychological therapy, nutritional support, and emotional guidance to help address both the physical and psychological aspects of bulimia. Our work is grounded in evidence-based practice and delivered within a safe, specialist outpatient setting. Recovery is a gradual and supported process, focusing on improving both physical wellbeing and emotional stability.

Personalised Care

Personalised and
Collaborative Care

Bulimia treatment at The London Centre is discreet, clinician-led, and fully tailored to the individual. We take a multidisciplinary approach that combines psychological therapy, nutritional support, and emotional guidance to help address both the physical and psychological aspects of bulimia. Our work is grounded in evidence-based practice and delivered within a safe, specialist outpatient setting. Recovery is a gradual and supported process, focusing on improving both physical wellbeing and emotional stability.

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Personalised Care

Therapies Used to Treat
Bulimia Nervosa

We offer a range of evidence-based therapies tailored to the needs of individuals experiencing bulimia nervosa. These approaches support clients to understand the patterns, thoughts, and emotions that maintain the binge–purge cycle. Therapies include:

  • 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.

Benefits of Specialist Bulimia Treatment

  • 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

When to Seek Help for
Bulimia Nervosa

If you are experiencing distress around food, eating, or body image — even if symptoms feel mild or intermittent — reaching out for support early can make a significant difference. Early intervention often leads to smoother, more sustainable recovery. We offer bulimia outpatient treatment that is flexible, discreet, and suitable for those who do not require hospital-based care. You do not need to wait for symptoms to become severe before seeking help.

FAQ’s

FAQs About Bulimia Nervosa Treatment

Effective bulimia treatment needs to target both the physiological and emotional triggers, as well as the underlying causes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is known to be the most effective treatment for bulimia nervosa and so is most commonly recommended by our clinicians. Other helpful bulimia treatments available in London could include Family Based Therapy (especially for children or adolescents) or DBT.

An assessment is a confidential, supportive conversation with a specialist clinician. We explore your relationship with food, the emotional factors involved, and any physical or behavioural symptoms to help guide the most appropriate treatment plan for you.

Yes. Many people recover fully through outpatient treatment, which provides effective, evidence-based support without the need for inpatient admission.

CBT-E and MANTRA are among the leading evidence-based approaches and are widely recommended for bulimia nervosa. Other therapies may be integrated depending on your individual needs.

Absolutely. Family involvement — particularly through family therapy or structured joint sessions — can be an important part of recovery, especially for children and adolescents.

We pride ourselves on maintaining short waiting times. Our team responds quickly and confidentially to new enquiries, and appointments can typically begin within a short timeframe. In order to simplify our booking process for people who want to see a clinician asap, we created our Fast-Track Assessment Service which you can access here.

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

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