Getting treatment can help you develop healthy, balanced eating patterns. It can also help you face and cope with the underlying issues of your eating problem. You should not need a diagnosis to get support for your eating problems.
Eating Distress North East offer one-to-one counselling for mild to moderate eating distress to clients aged 16 and over counselling information. This is free and you can self-refer. You do not need a GP referral to access our support.
For NHS services, the first stage in seeking treatment is to talk to your GP or hospital doctor. BEAT have produced a leaflet which can help you to take this first step GP Leaflet (First Steps) (beateatingdisorders.org.uk)
The right support and treatment for your eating distress will depend on how this affects you. Possible treatment options include:
Adamson House,
65 Westgate Road,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE1 1SG
Tel: 0191 221 0233
Email: enquiries@edne.org.uk