Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are NOT about food and weight. They are symptoms caused by a number of emotional stressors and influences. An eating disorder is an illness that has overwhelming consequences on all aspects of the sufferer’s life and on their loved ones. The most common element surrounding all eating disorders is the inherent presence of a low self esteem.
People suffering an eating disorder are at risk of experiencing a number of related health risks, such as heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure and cholesterol, kidney disease and/or failure, arthritis, bone deterioration, dental erosion and decay.
All eating disorders are complex emotional issues. Although sometimes incorrectly considered, as mere vanity or a dangerously obsessive but superficial weight concern, those suffering have deep emotional conflicts that need to be resolved. These require gentle, professional understanding and guidance.
Somatic Psychotherapy, with its dimensional and holistic approach to the whole person’s being, supports, facilitates and guides people struggling with eating disorders to gain some constructive and sustainable control over these issues. | 
