Rebuilding a Healthy Relationship with Food

 At Storm's Edge Therapy, we understand the profound impact that eating disorders and a disordered relationship with food can have on every aspect of an individual’s life. Eating disorders, whether they manifest as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, or other disordered eating patterns, are more than just about food. They often stem from deep-rooted emotional, psychological, and relational issues that require sensitive and expert support to address.

Under the care of Sonya Tsancheva, an experienced Clinical Psychologist who specialises in the treatment of eating disorders, we offer a compassionate, tailored approach to therapy. Sonya brings years of expertise in helping individuals who struggle with the psychological and emotional challenges associated with food, body image, and self-worth. At Storm's Edge Therapy, our focus is not only on addressing the symptoms but also on treating the underlying causes to ensure lasting change.

Understanding Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

An eating disorder is not simply about a desire to be thin or to control weight. It often arises from a complex interplay of genetics, psychological factors, and environmental influences. Many individuals struggling with eating disorders report feelings of being out of control in other aspects of their lives, and disordered eating behaviours can become a coping mechanism for managing overwhelming emotions such as stress, anxiety, or depression.

Eating disorders may involve severe restriction of food, overeating, binge-purge cycles, or chaotic eating patterns. Additionally, those with disordered eating may not meet the full criteria for a diagnosable eating disorder but still experience an unhealthy relationship with food that significantly impacts their mental and physical health. If left untreated, eating disorders can have serious, long-lasting effects on both the body and the mind.

At Storm's Edge Therapy, we work closely with individuals to help them recognise and understand these complex emotional and behavioural patterns. By identifying the psychological and environmental factors that contribute to their eating disorder, we empower clients to build healthier, more balanced relationships with food, their bodies, and themselves.

A Personalised and Holistic Approach to Treatment

Every individual’s experience with an eating disorder is unique, and that’s why we believe in creating personalised treatment plans that address the specific needs and circumstances of each client. Therapy may involve a combination of psychodynamic treatment models alongside the 2nd and 3rd wave cognitive-behavioural models (CBT, CFT and DBT), alongside other evidence-based approaches to suit the individual’s therapeutic needs.

At Storm’s Edge Therapy, we also recognise that an eating disorder rarely occurs in isolation. Often, individuals may also be dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other psychological challenges. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the disorder. Our therapy sessions offer a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore the deep emotional roots of their eating disorder and begin the journey towards recovery.

Alongside therapy, we understand the need for support to include the physical aspects of eating disorders; therefore we are open to collaborating with nutritionists and medical professionals to ensure clients are supported from all angles. If you have additional external support, we will explore ways to effectively align our work together to prevent you from feeling pulled in different directions.

Compassionate Support for Long-Term Recovery

One of the key challenges in treating eating disorders is not only helping individuals to overcome their disordered behaviours but also equipping them with the tools and resilience to maintain their recovery long-term. Sonya Tsancheva and the team at Storm’s Edge Therapy are committed to offering ongoing support throughout this process.

We recognise that recovery is a journey and that setbacks may occur. That’s why we focus on helping individuals develop coping strategies that they can draw upon during difficult times. These might include mindfulness practices, emotional regulation techniques, and exploring healthier ways to manage life’s inevitable challenges without turning to disordered eating as a solution.

Our therapeutic approach is a place of empathy and understanding. We know that shame and guilt are often deeply entrenched in the experience of an eating disorder. By fostering a compassionate and open therapeutic relationship, we help individuals to break free from these negative cycles and build self-compassion, self-worth, and confidence.

Start Your Journey Towards Healing Today

If you or someone you care about is struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, it’s important to know that recovery is possible. At Storm's Edge Therapy, we believe that with the right support, individuals can break free from the grip of their eating disorder and rediscover a healthy, balanced life.

Our dedicated Clinical Psychologist, Sonya Tsancheva, is here to guide you on this journey, offering a safe, empathetic, and highly specialised approach to treatment. You do not have to go through this alone. Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can support you in rebuilding a healthier, more fulfilling relationship with food and yourself.

Message us or Sonya@stormsedgetherapy.co.uk to take the first step towards lasting recovery.

  • My persona type likes to know the detail of the path they are on and when it is lacking, I tend to give up. I asked Kael to unveil the path ahead and it really helped me to commit to the full journey.
    15/08/2024
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    15/08/2024
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    15/08/2024

  • Thank you Kael, you helped me change the trajectory of my life and relationships. A profound experience.
    15/08/2024
  • He fought for me when I couldn't and for that I am forever grateful for Kael's compassion, experience, insight and commitment to helping me navigate the path back to hope.
    15/08/2024
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    15/08/2024
  • I came to therapy unable to make sense of a life crisis that had left me fearing there was hope left for me. I couldn't process feelings nor understand why my relationships brought me to near destruction of self.
    15/08/2024
  • I came to therapy unable to make sense of a life crisis that had left me fearing there was hope left for me. I couldn't process feelings nor understand why my relationships brought me to near destruction of self. Kael helped me to explore the link between co-dependent behaviour and past childhood trauma. Though difficult to work through, Kael gave me the space to finally feel and understand the pain of shame. He fought for me when I couldn't and for that I am forever grateful for Kael's compassion, experience, insight and commitment to helping me navigate the path back to hope. Thank you Kael, you helped me change the trajectory of my life and relationships. A profound experience.
    15/08/2024
  • Sometimes, a single sentence from him can help me understand and resolve long-standing worries or questions. I highly recommend Kael to anyone seeking a thoughtful and effective therapist.

    26/07/2024

  • He is incredibly professional, kind, and calm. What amazes me the most is how he can provide strong and powerful answers so quickly and succinctly.

    26/07/2024

     
  • Very good. I recently started therapy with Kael, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. As someone who had never been to a therapist before, I am truly grateful that Kael became my first.

    26/07/2024

  • Very good. I recently started therapy with Kael, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. As someone who had never been to a therapist before, I am truly grateful that Kael became my first. He is incredibly professional, kind, and calm. What amazes me the most is how he can provide strong and powerful answers so quickly and succinctly. Sometimes, a single sentence from him can help me understand and resolve long-standing worries or questions. I highly recommend Kael to anyone seeking a thoughtful and effective therapist.
    26/07/2024
  • I started therapy with Kael nervously due to experiences I’d had in therapy previously. He was able to ease me into the process at the right pace for me. I felt very safe in sessions even when working through my most challenging issues and emotions. Kael is very experienced and knowledgeable, able to provide insight from psychological theory, practical suggestions, emotional support and well-judged challenges. He guided me towards new ways of understanding of my experiences, fresh perspectives to consider and a toolbox of strategies to use. He was always open to discussing the process itself and receptive to feedback. I’ve had a very rich and rewarding therapy experience.

    20/04/2023

  • Exceptional, Kael was able to understand my issues very early on and provided a logical rationale for processing and dealing with them moving forward. It feels incredibly refreshing to be able to move forward in my life equipped with the tools to deal with similar circumstances again. Would highly recommend it.

    01/03/2024

  • Kael guided me towards new ways of understanding of my experiences, fresh perspectives to consider and a toolbox of strategies to use. He was always open to discussing the process itself and receptive to feedback.
    20/04/2023
  • Kael is very experienced and knowledgeable, able to provide insight from psychological theory, practical suggestions, emotional support and well-judged challenge.
    20/04/2023
  • I felt very safe in sessions even when working through my most challenging issues and emotions. I’ve had a very rich and rewarding therapy experience.
    20/04/2023
  • I started therapy with Kael nervously due to experiences I’d had in therapy previously. He was able to ease me into the process at the right pace for me.
    20/04/2023
  • I started therapy with Kael nervously due to experiences I’d had in therapy previously. He was able to ease me into the process at the right pace for me. I felt very safe in sessions even when working through my most challenging issues and emotions. Kael is very experienced and knowledgeable, able to provide insight from psychological theory, practical suggestions, emotional support and well-judged challenge. He guided me towards new ways of understanding of my experiences, fresh perspectives to consider and a toolbox of strategies to use. He was always open to discussing the process itself and receptive to feedback. I’ve had a very rich and rewarding therapy experience.
    20/04/2023
  • He also appears to build a good rapport with the service users he works with, and I have seen them benefit.  

    23/11/2017

  • Kael very professional and has a lot of experience in the field of psychology. I observed his work and he is outstanding with service users.  

    23/11/2017

  • I can always trust his clinical opinion. I saw closely huge number of clients improving in his systematic care. I have no doubt referring him new clients again.  

    27/11/2017

  • Kael Cockcroft had been my mental health team colleague for several years. I value his professional approach, reliability, perceptiveness and capacity to think.  

    27/11/2017

  • Kael is an inspiring clinician, and I would have the utmost trust in his ability to facilitate others in their journey towards change and growth.  

    19/02/2018

  • I worked with Kael as part of his mental health team. He has a robust knowledge-base which he uses with great consideration and thought for his clients.  

    19/02/2018

  • He is skilled in and works in the specialist approaches of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Approaches, Mentalization Based Therapy and Schema Focussed Therapy.  

    09/08/2021

  • Kael is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist skilled in Pyscho-dynamic Psychotherapy and coaching. Kael also saves and enriches lives.  

    09/08/2021

  • I no longer fear life, I no longer wake frightened by the thought of the day ahead, of who I am or who I may have hurt with unkind and cruel words.  

    09/08/2021

  • I am in my 60’s and it is the psychotherapeutic time with Kael that has enabled me at last, to regard myself with kindness and understanding.  

    09/08/2021

  • Kael’s empathy, insights, and skill in recognising and determining the essence of my fears and  my sadness, have meant that through kindness, open-mindedness and clarity, he has allowed me to explore and understand those fears.  

    09/08/2021

  • Kael has enabled me to find myself and to become the person I could always be from the muddled, angry and frightened person I was.  

    09/08/2021

  • I am happy to highly recommend him as a counsellor, especially for those working in creative fields.  

    22/09/2021

  • Kael’s methods draw from various schools, he is especially adept at knowing when to step in with a strong point that can resonate with you at exactly the right moment, something i found more general humanist counsellors lacked.  

    22/09/2021

  • My time with Kael has been really transformative. From the first time I spoke with him he was making such accurate predictions of my behaviour I immediately understood that this is someone with a great depth of knowledge and experience working with artists and creatives.  

    22/09/2021

  • I came upon Kael as I was looking for someone with more expertise with my condition and an understanding of how the functional life of an artist/creative can be radically different from other people’s and thus requires a specific kind of counsellor who understands this.  

    22/09/2021

  • I am an artist who suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder, which can be frighteningly complex for many therapists to deal with. Previous experiences with humanist person-centered counsellors had found me going round in circles.  

    22/09/2021

  • Kael is very professional and highly recommended.  

    02/10/2021

  • Whether meeting face to face or telephone appointments, Kael has always been able to successfully get me unstuck and move me forward in ways I would never have imagined.  

    02/10/2021

  • I have worked with Kael at various stages over many years when I needed to overcome or understand many issues or obstacles I was struggling with.  

    02/10/2021

  • I always appreciated his perspective and he knew the subject matter much better than most.  

    03/10/2021

  • Kael provided me with fantastic support during a very difficult time in my life.  

    03/10/2021

  • Kael is was kind, patient and warm, and I felt safe talking to him, and I haven't felt that way with other therapist before.  

    10/08/2022

  • I honestly wish I could have seen him more often. Having tried for a long time to find the right support, I feel really good knowing I could reach out to him again if I felt I needed that again.  

    10/08/2022

  • As a twice exceptional man with pretty intense childhood and early life trauma and felt I was able to open up more and more over time and work through different aspects with Kael at my own pace.  

    10/08/2022

  • Working with Kael was really wonderful. I felt very supported and helped by our work together.  

    10/08/2022

  • Dr Alecia works with a broad range of psychological conditions, we have participated in Mentalisation training, supervision and programme delivery together confirming her expertise in working with people struggling with disorders of personality.  

    (29-11-2021)

  • Dr Anderson has consistently proven to understand the needs of her clients as well as effective directions for treatment.  

    (29-11-2021)

  • I have worked closely with Dr Anderson for a number of years in different therapeutic contexts.  I can recommend with full confidence her professionalism, skill and caring.  

    (29-11-2021)

  • Each session feels like a safe space and I can’t imagine not going to these sessions because they have improved my life considerably.  

    (20/09/2021)

  • I’ve seen progress from the first session and I have breakthroughs pretty much in every session.  

    (20/09/2021)

  • Dr. Alecia was brilliant from day one. She made me feel very comfortable and was able to understand me and my needs very quickly.  

    (20/09/2021)

  • Working with Kael was really wonderful. I felt very supported and helped by our work together. As a twice exceptional man with pretty intense childhood and early life trauma and felt I was able to open up more and more over time and work through different aspects with Kael at my own pace. I honestly wish I could have seen him more often. Having tried for a long time to find the right support, I feel really good knowing I could reach out to him again if I felt I needed that again. He was kind, patient, and warm, and I felt safe talking to him, and I haven't felt that way with other therapist before.  

    (10/08/2022)

  • I have worked closely with Dr Anderson for a number of years in different therapeutic contexts. We have shared clients and group therapeutic work as well as organisational tasks. I can recommend with full confidence her professionalism, skill and caring. She has consistently proven to understand the needs of her clients as well as effective directions for treatment. In addition to her work with a broad range of psychological conditions, we have participated in Mentalisation training, supervision and programme delivery together confirming her expertise in working with people struggling with disorders of personality.  

    (29-11-2021)

  • He provided me with fantastic support during a very difficult time in my life. I always appreciated his perspective and he knew the subject matter much better than most.  

    (3/10/2021)

  • I have worked with Kael at various stages over many years when I needed to overcome or understand many issues or obstacles I was struggling with. Whether meeting face to face or telephone appointments, he has always been able to successfully get me unstuck and move me forward in ways I would never have imagined. Very professional and highly recommended.  

    (02/10/2021)

  • I am an artist who suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder, which can be frighteningly complex for many therapists to deal with. Previous experiences with humanist person-centered counsellors had found me going round in circles. I came upon Kael as I was looking for someone with more expertise with my condition and an understanding of how the functional life of an artist/creative can be radically different from other people’s and thus requires a specific kind of counsellor who understands this. My time with Kael has been really transformative. From the first time I spoke with him he was making such accurate predictions of my behaviour I immediately understood that this is someone with a great depth of knowledge and experience working with artists and creatives. His methods draw from various schools, he is especially adept at knowing when to step in with a strong point that can resonate with you at exactly the right moment, something i found more general humanist counsellors lacked. I am happy to highly recommend him as a counsellor, especially for those working in creative fields.  

    (22/09/2021)

  • Dr. Alecia was brilliant from day one. She made me feel very comfortable and was able to understand me and my needs very quickly. I’ve seen progress from the first session and I have breakthroughs pretty much in every session. Each session feels like a safe space and I can’t imagine not going to these sessions because they have improved my life considerably.  

    (20/09/2021)

  • I appreciated Kael's support and guidance, and particularly him taking the time to walk me through explanations of the theory behind what I was going through. I felt able to be vulnerable, but also responsible for my own growth and emotions.

     

    (19/08/2021)

  • He is very sharp and knowledgeable in how to deal with gifted patients. He was of great help in sorting out a number of work, family and relationship issues.  

    (17/08/2021)

  • Kael has enabled me to find myself and to become the person I could always be from the muddled, angry and frightened person I was. Two years ago my relationships were fraught and tense. My family supported me but none of us knew why, nor how much longer it could last. Kael’s empathy, insights and understanding and his skill in recognising and determining the essence of my fears, my sadness and myself, have meant that through kindness, open-mindedness and with wisdom and clarity, he has allowed me to explore and understand those fears. So much so that together, I and my family, and my friends are all of us now taking pleasure in my journey. I am in my 60’s and it is the psychotherapeutic time with Kael that has enabled me at last, to regard myself with kindness and understanding. I no longer fear life, I no longer wake frightened by the thought of the day ahead, of who I am or who I may have hurt with unkind and cruel words. Kael is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist skilled in Pyscho-dynamic Psychotherapy and coaching. He is skilled in and works in the specialist approaches of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Approaches, Mentalization Based Therapy and Schema Focussed Therapy. Kael also saves and enriches lives.  

    (09/08/2021)

  • I worked with Kael as part of his mental health team within a mental health hospital. Kael has a robust knowledge-base which he uses with great consideration and thought for his clients. He was an inspiring clinician, and I would have the utmost trust in his ability to facilitate others in their journey towards change and growth.  

    (19/02/2018)

  • Kael Cockcroft had been my mental health team colleague for several years. I value his professional approach, reliability, perceptiveness and capacity to think. I could always trust his clinical opinion. I saw closely huge number of clients improving in his systematic care. I have no doubt referring him new clients again. Dr David H, Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist  

    (27/11/2017)

  • Kael Cockcroft is an outstanding Clinical Psychologist who I had the pleasure working with. He was my supervisor for my Assistant Psychologist role. Very professional and has a lot of experience in the field of psychology. I observed his work and he is outstanding with service users. He appears to also build good rapport with the service users he works with and I have evidenced service users benefiting from having contact with Kael Cockcroft. He is also a great colleague and someone nice to know. I would definitely recommend!

     

    (23/11/2017)

  • Kael Cockcroft is an outstanding Clinical Psychologist who I had the pleasure working with. He was my supervisor for my Assistant Psychologist role. Very professional and has a lot of experience in the field of psychology. I observed his work and he is outstanding with service users. He appears to also build good rapports with the service users he works with and I have evidenced service users benefiting from having contact with Kael Cockcroft. He is also a great colleague and someone nice to know. Would definitely recommend!  

    (23/11/2017)