Mindset
Mindset
Many of us have a complicated relationship with food.
We’re more in tune with our bodies when we are very young, but that changes as we get older, as we inherit or reject family and societal eating patterns and trends.
Our body changes through time, illness and disease can form, and all too often pain and trauma can be part of our life story.
Consequently, it is reasonably normal to struggle with disordered eating to some degree.
FEEL WELL
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We want to understand what is going on for you, so we can match you with the right practitioner.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT AFFECT OUR EATING
Food is more than fuel, and we often eat when we are not hungry. We lose touch with our natural hunger and fullness signals, due to a variety of psychological and emotional factors.
Food feeds a range of emotions. Sometimes we can feel out of control of our eating, maybe bingeing or eating compulsively to feel a sense of comfort. This short-term numbing and distraction of our feelings, is often quickly followed by feelings of guilt, regret and shame.
Some of us may over-restrict our food intake, or place personal, unbreakable rules around what we eat. The more we try to control our eating (and fail), the less control we feel. Failing to live up to our high standards can activate a powerful inner critic, a voice that internally can leave us feeling worthless.
Daily stress around deadlines and expectations can add to the complexity of food consumption. Our modern world places high demands on our time, and healthy eating can end up taking second place to work and family.
We tend to eat on the run, and grab convenience foods that are high in sugar and carbs, but lack fibre and essential nutrients. Too often, we lack the time to cook real food from fresh ingredients.
So, food can become a comfort, an escape, a convenience, a stress release, and an addiction. It doesn’t have to be.
THE Mindset PROGRAMME
The Mindset is an integrated wellness programme combining psychological and nutritional support.
Our nutrition team will work with you to focus on what, when, where and how you are eating.
We understand that the psychological reasons for eating are as important as the physical ones.
It may be very beneficial to engage with psychotherapy to comprehend the “why” around your eating patterns and behaviours.
We can provide you with tools and support to help you make better food decisions.
We work alongside the therapy team at WeightMatters and EmotionMatters, both part of the HealthMatters Group.
This diverse team of counsellors, psychotherapists and clinical psychologists can provide a range of services to support your needs.
BOOK A CALL WITH OUR FRIENDLY ASSESSMENT TEAM
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Choose a day and time that works for you.
Tell us what is going on for you.
Let us explain how we can help.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Managing the data, privacy and confidentiality of our clients and practitioners is important to us.
Here are some real testimonials from clients, with names and identifying information removed.
Results may vary for different clients we see. We hope this gives you a sense of who we are as a team, and organisation.
HOW MUCH SUPPORT DO I RECEIVE ON THE PROGRAMME?
Below you can see the number of sessions you receive on the programme with both your therapist and nutritionist.
Nutrition Coaching
- Initial 90-minute assessment session
- 2.5 hours of flexible time
Psychotherapy
- 4 x 50-minute therapy sessions
Your nutritionist will work with your therapist to coach you through changes in your diet and lifestyle to support healthy eating, optimal nutrition and good mental health.
CHOOSE YOUR Mindset TEAM
& YOUR PAYMENT OPTIONS
Our calculator below allows you to choose online rates for your therapy and nutrition team.
There is a small additional charge for any in-person sessions.
If you would like to spread the cost of the programme, there is a £25 admin fee to pay in instalments.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE Mindset
Here are some blogs from our sister websites that we think you may find interesting. They link psychological health with eating behaviour.
