Treatments / Psychological / Behavioural
CBT-e
Living with an eating disorder can impact every aspect of one’s life, from physical health to mental wellbeing, and relationships. At Harbor, our London-based clinical team have an expert understanding of these challenges and are perfectly positioned to help you achieve a healthier, more fulfilling life with CBT-e therapy.
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Curated CBT-e therapy for eating disorders at Harbor
Those living with eating disorders can have food-related intrusive thoughts dominating their mind, becoming the priority in their day-to-day lives, becoming extremely psychologically draining. Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-e) – a cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment – offers a solution that addresses all types of eating disorders.
It is a transdiagnostic approach that focuses on the root cognitive and behavioural processes or causes that drive disordered eating patterns to promote sustainable recovery. By emphasising the interaction between thoughts and behaviours, CBT-e offers a toolkit to identify negative patterns and change them to positive ones, fostering a healthier relationship with food and your body.
Our approach
What to expect from CBT-e
CBT-e therapy sessions at Harbor are meticulously curated to your requirements, ensuring a comprehensive and personalised treatment experience. It uses the shared concepts that underpin all eating disorders – over-evaluation of shape and weight – to develop your recovery programme. Whether you’re living with bulimia, anorexia, binge eating, or non-specified eating disorders, our London-based eating disorder clinical specialists will work with you to identify, address, and then overcome any underlying issues that are driving your condition – all with utter discretion. The process of CBT-e typically involves:
- Understanding eating disorders: Learn about the cognitive and behavioural aspects of eating disorders and how they interrelate.
- Self-monitoring: Track your thoughts, emotions, and eating habits to gain insight into your patterns.
- Addressing core issues: Learn about the over-evaluation of shape and weight, and identify any underlying clinical perfectionism, interpersonal problems, or low self-esteem.
- Developing healthy habits: Establish regular eating patterns with planned meals and snacks.
- Therapeutic techniques: Engage in a variety of therapeutic exercises, including journaling, role-playing, and relaxation techniques.
- Aftercare planning: Work with your therapist to create a realistic and supportive aftercare plan to maintain progress post-therapy through the provision of strategies to deal with future challenges.
A typical CBT-e program is made up of either 20 sessions (for those with a healthy weight) or 40 sessions (for those with an unhealthy weight), but this may be extended according to your specific needs.
How it works
How CBT-e can help you
Our private and discreet CBT-e therapy is a versatile and effective treatment that can support recovery from various eating disorders – including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and unspecified eating disorders. You will learn to love and value yourself, and enhance your life by:
- Reconnecting with a healthy self: Overcome disordered eating patterns and develop a positive body image.
- Improving physical health: Restore healthy eating habits, leading to improved energy levels, mood, and overall wellbeing.
- Enhancing mental health: Alleviate the mental preoccupation with food and body image, allowing you to focus on other, more fulfilling, aspects of your future life.
- Strengthening relationships: Learn skills to resolve interpersonal issues, making social interactions easier and relationships more enjoyable.
- Achieving sustainable recovery: Develop long-term strategies to maintain progress and prevent relapse.
What to expect
Discover the transformative power of CBT-e at Harbor
Locations
Therapy sessions are conducted in one of our carefully selected luxury residential properties throughout Central London, depending on your overarching treatment preferences. We can also offer at-home or online services depending on your personal circumstances and needs.
Facilities
Our range of highly discreet residential properties provide a serene and luxurious environment that is designed to promote healing and comfort. Every aspect of your treatment programme is tailored to ensure a fully curated, and truly transformative experience.
Specialised Staff
Our multidisciplinary team includes some of the UK’s leading psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists specialising in CBT-e. Their combined expertise ensures you receive the highest standard of care.
One-at-a-time
Harbor’s pioneering ‘one client at a time’ treatment approach guarantees complete privacy, security and anonymity. It also means that your therapy is completely dedicated and personalised to your specific needs, ensuring focused support and lasting recovery.
After Harbor
Upon completing your therapy at Harbor, we provide robust aftercare programs to support your ongoing mental wellbeing and integration into everyday life. We remain committed to your long-term health and recovery.
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Experience true transformation
At Harbor, our CBT-e therapy in London is designed to provide you with the tools and support needed for a successful recovery journey. Our expert team of psychologists and therapists will work with you to create a tailored treatment plan that addresses your unique needs and goals. Get in touch to discuss CBT-e options today.