counselling 

This is your time to be heard and supported in a non-judgmental and empathic environment.  You can feel safe to explore your feelings and thoughts, helping you to find awareness and clarity and/or address issues you want to talk about.  

weight loss options; pre bariatric concerns

For people who are trying to make choices about possible medical options for weight loss, and also who may want someone to work alongside them as  they  go through the process.  You can talk through your hopes and fears, ask questions, and unwrap any negative feelings you may have around the subject of whether or not to apply for bariatric surgery, for example, gastric bypass or the gastric sleeve.   

You may also choose to check in with Talkwise before and

after appointments at your hospital, and in some cases we

can accompany you if required.

post bariatric surgery counselling and nutrition

Many post-op clients need support in the long term with their food choices and in establishing positive new routines for their body and mind.  Post operative nourishment:  some people who have undergone bariatric surgery can find adapting to their new way of living tricky, especially if they feel the need to continue to use food to reduce negative feelings such as anxiety, or simply find it hard to break old habits such as comfort-eating.  Within the therapy session you can express your feelings, and together we can look at strategies to develop an 'emotional toolkit'  for you to gradually introduce into your daily life (Cognitive practice e.g. CBT-E, NCFED).  Often post-bariatric surgery clients look for nutritional help a few years after the surgery as they find their eating habits have reverted to previous patterns, for example, comfort eating, and this is where Talkwise can help.

compassionate/mindful eating

Compassionate/mindful nutrition and body awareness alongside talking therapy;  what would it feel like to not worry about your size or what you're eating?  Using my training and experience of nutrition and compassionate eating, together we can help you to develop strategies to find 'Food Freedom', eat without feeling guilty and move on with your life without constantly feeling you are not good enough.  

These are some issues clients choose to talk about:   "I  want to like myself; I want to know who I am/what I want/ what I NEED..."

Many people say they feel as if they're 'climbing a mountain' every time they try to nourish themselves...   Do you need food to make you feel better? 

Using a variety of strategies, including mind and body work, we can gradually help you to trust your own choices.