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Spa House 18 Upper Grosvenor Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2EP
07899 054 668 Spa House 18 Upper Grosvenor Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2EP
07899 054 668
Spa House 18 Upper Grosvenor Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2EP
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Therapy for the process of recovery
Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder are complex mental health conditions that affect millions of people worldwide.
Recent research suggests that food addiction — characterised by compulsive cravings for certain foods — is a real and debilitating disorder.
Like other forms of addiction, food addiction involves the brain’s reward system, creating a powerful drive to seek out and consume specific types of food.
This can lead to physical, emotional, and social difficulties, including obesity, depression, and isolation.
If you are struggling with food addiction, seeking professional help is important.
Psychotherapy and counselling can help you understand the emotional issues that may be contributing to food addiction.
Our experienced therapists in Tunbridge Wells can work with you to develop coping strategies, build emotional resilience, and improve your relationship with food.
In addition to individual therapy, many people benefit from joining a support group such as Overeaters Anonymous (OA).
OA is a 12‑step programme offering community, structure, and support for individuals struggling with food addiction.
Sharing your experiences with others who understand can provide valuable insight and help you maintain abstinence from addictive foods.
If you or someone you know is struggling with food addiction, please contact us to learn more about therapy and recovery. We are committed to helping you achieve lasting change and a healthier, more balanced life. Food addiction therapists approach this work with empathy and understanding, recognising that recovery can be a challenging process.
- Persistent cravings for specific foods, especially those high in white flour, sugar, fat, or salt.
- Difficulty controlling the amount of food consumed.
- Feeling unable to stop eating, even when physically full.
- Consuming large quantities of food in a short period (binge eating).
- Preoccupation with thoughts about food, eating, and weight.
- Using food to cope with stress, emotions, or boredom.
- Feeling guilty, ashamed, or disgusted after eating.
- Hiding or sneaking food to eat in private.
- Eating in response to emotional or situational triggers.
- Experiencing withdrawal‑like symptoms when cutting back on certain foods.
- Repeated failed attempts to control or stop eating certain foods.
- Neglecting social, occupational, or recreational activities due to food‑related behaviours.
- Continuing to eat despite negative physical or psychological consequences.
- Developing tolerance and needing larger quantities of food for the same satisfaction.
- Experiencing weight fluctuations or difficulty maintaining a healthy weight.
- Feeling powerless or out of control around food.
- Feeling anxious or irritable when unable to access desired foods.
- Engaging in secretive or deceptive behaviours related to food.
- Experiencing physical discomfort (bloating, indigestion) due to excessive intake.
- Feeling relief or euphoria when eating certain foods.
Book an appointment with an online counsellor to begin the process of change.
Harley Street Counselling and Training provides specialist private counselling and psychotherapy for food addiction and compulsive overeating. You can see us in person at our Tunbridge Wells clinic (Spa House), our London practice rooms on Harley Street, or via confidential online therapy sessions accessible across England and the rest of the UK.
Food addiction is a challenging condition characterised by an overwhelming, compulsive need to consume foods high in sugar and refined flour, often resulting in excessive caloric intake and obsession, typically affecting daily life.
Emotional eating involves using food to manage emotions—both positive and negative—and can stem from past trauma. It is often linked to food addiction, highlighting the necessity of professional therapeutic support in recovery.