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Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Change

In this conversation, I’m joined by Jackie, one of the therapists working with ACEDS. We talk openly about what therapy can look like for people struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, and related difficulties, and how support can feel when things have been stuck for a long time. We spend time exploring restriction and loss of hope — those phases where change can feel impossible — and how therapy can gently help people reconnect with motivation and possibility, even when progress feels slow. Jackie shares insight into how therapists work alongside clients during these periods, holding both patience and encouragement at the same time. We also talk about different presentations of eating disorders, including ARFID, anxiety around food, sensory sensitivities, and fear of vomiting. Jackie explains how approaches such as exposure work can be used carefully and collaboratively to build confidence and a sense of empowerment, rather than pushing people beyond what feels manageable. Another important part of the conversation focuses on trauma-informed therapy and why understanding someone’s history, nervous system, and lived experience matters so much in eating disorder treatment. We talk about how therapy can feel safer and more supportive when it’s paced, attuned, and responsive to the person in front of you. We also reflect on the role of community and connection — how isolation often maintains eating disorders, and how support from therapists, families, and wider networks can play a powerful role in recovery. Jackie shares how therapy can help families feel more equipped and less alone, while still keeping the individual at the centre of the work. Finally, we talk about starting therapy — what people often worry about, what first steps can look like, and how therapy can meet people where they are, rather than where they think they “should” be. If you’re considering therapy with ACEDS and want a space to talk things through before deciding anything, we offer an enquiry call as a gentle first step. It’s a chance to ask questions, share what’s been going on for you, and explore whether support feels right — with no pressure and no obligation. 👉 Book an enquiry call here: https://calendly.com/aceds/30min