Eating your head?

What is it?

Diet, appetite, and weight management counselling addresses the psychological, emotional, and behavioural aspects of eating habits, body image, and weight concerns. It focuses on identifying underlying stressors, thought patterns, or emotional triggers that impact eating behaviour and our body image—whether it's undereating, overeating, emotional eating, or chronic dieting. The goal is not just weight control but building a healthier relationship with food, body, and self.

Consequences of unmanaged issues:

Medical complications –

• Obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease

• Nutritional deficiencies, fatigue, poor immunity

• Gastrointestinal issues like regular acidity, bloating, indigestion and gas

• Risk of eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder) which cause poor nutrition leading to hormonal issues, weak bones, weak immune system and severe medical complications. In severe case, death might occur.

Psychiatric consequences –

• Depression, anxiety, or body image disturbances

• Low self-esteem or low confidence

• Stress-induced emotional eating or food aversion

• Social anxiety related to body appearance or eating in public

Personal impact –

• Poor energy and motivation for daily tasks

• Obsession with weight or food controlling thoughts

• Sleep disturbances due to poor nutrition or self-criticism

• Shame, guilt, or frustration after eating

Family and social effects –

• Conflicts around meals or body-related comments at home

• Avoidance of social events due to shame

• Negative influence on children’s body image and eating behaviour

• Strained relationships due to secrecy or emotional withdrawal

How counselling or therapy will help

• Builds emotional awareness – Understand emotional triggers for eating habits

• Promotes body positivity – Shift focus from appearance to overall well-being

• Improves self-regulation – Learn healthy coping strategies for stress or cravings

• Guides realistic goals – Set sustainable and practical approaches to nutrition and health

• Supports behaviour change – Identify problem patterns and gradually replace them

• Encourages long-term balance – Move away from rigid diets or guilt-based eating

• Involves family, if needed – Foster a supportive home environment for change

  
  

Therapy helps people move from food guilt and body shame to self-awareness, acceptance, and balanced living. It’s not just about managing weight—it's about managing your relationship with yourself.

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