CBT-E Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder (BED)

“Whether or not you have a diagnosis, if binge eating is impacting your life, you deserve support. I work with clients at every stage of their journey - with warmth, curiosity, and no judgement.”

You don’t have to stay stuck in the cycle of binge eating.

CBT-E (Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is a specialist, evidence-based treatment for Binge Eating Disorder. But more importantly, the way I offer it is never one-size-fits-all.

This is a personalised journey, tailored to you, your patterns, and your needs.

We’ll go at a pace that feels right, with compassion and curiosity at the heart of our work. Together, we’ll look at the underlying emotional needs that are being expressed through binge eating, and gently support you to find new ways of responding to yourself.

What Does CBT-E Involve?

CBT-E is structured in four stages, but no two treatment plans are the same. What stays consistent is that we work together to understand you, not just the binge eating behaviour, but what sits underneath it.

Stage 1: Starting Well

We begin by laying the foundations.

• We explore what’s keeping you stuck - the processes and habits that keep you on the “hamster wheel” of binge eating.
  
  

• We use food and thought diaries (with no calorie counting!) to gently track patterns and triggers.
  
  

• We create a personalised visual map so you can clearly see what’s happening, often a powerful moment of clarity.
  
  

• We begin introducing regular eating, not as a diet, but as a way to support your body and create stability.
  
  

This stage is all about building understanding, trust, and early momentum.

Stage 2: Review & Planning

This is a short stage, but an important one.

We reflect on your progress so far, and decide together how to approach the deeper work ahead. We’ll start to identify key areas to focus on, whether that’s body image, perfectionism, self-criticism, or emotional triggers.

Stage 3: Going Deeper

This is where we do the core emotional work.

• We gently explore the deeper reasons why binge eating has become a coping strategy.
  
  

• We look at body image struggles, low self-worth, self-esteem, and emotional suppression - all the tender places that deserve space and care.
  
  

• You’ll learn new ways to respond to difficult emotions and build a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
  
  

This stage often brings the biggest shifts - not just in behaviour, but in how you feel about yourself.

Stage 4: Looking Ahead

In this final stage, we focus on preparing you for the future.

• We create a personalised plan to help you feel confident and supported beyond therapy.
  
  

• We explore how to handle setbacks, identify early warning signs, and respond with kindness rather than punishment.
  
  

• We reflect on your progress and the tools you’ve built, this is about feeling empowered, not perfect.
  
  

You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of yourself, and the belief that change is possible.

Is CBT-E Right for Me?

If you’ve been stuck in a painful cycle of binge eating, shame, and self-criticism, but feel unsure where to start, CBT-E offers a clear, structured and deeply compassionate path forward.

You don’t have to earn your way into healing.

You just have to begin.

Interested in working together?