Adulteating difficulty service.
Helping every child thrive through understanding and support.
Understanding eating difficulties.
At Oakdale, we offer specialist, trauma-informed assessment and treatment for older adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of eating and body-based difficulties.
Our approach blends psychological therapy, body-based therapy, and specialist dietetic support to help you rebuild a healthier relationship with food, body, and self.
Appointments are available online or in person, for flexibility and comfort.
Our approach.
We understand that eating and body-based difficulties can affect anyone, at any weight, and are often hidden or distressingly cyclical.
There’s no quick fix - but with the right assessment, expert multidisciplinary support, and holistic treatment, meaningful change is possible.
We work collaboratively to help you build confidence, resilience, and lasting wellbeing.
Three pillars of change.
Psychology. Body. Nutrition.
Our treatment model is built around three interconnected pillars:
Who we support.
We help individuals experiencing:
Anorexia
Bulimia
Orthorexia
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) and food addiction
Eating difficulties not otherwise specified (EDNOS)
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Weight management difficulties
We also address related challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, and relationship or identity issues that often accompany eating-based concerns.
Specialist psychological therapies.
Our experienced therapists provide compassionate, effective support for a wide range of mental health and wellbeing needs - including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating difficulties, and relationship challenges.
We use trusted, NICE-recommended approaches such as: CBT, DBT, EMDR, internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness-based therapies, schema therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and family or couples therapy.
Every plan is tailored to you — trauma-informed, flexible, and designed to help you feel understood, supported, and ready to move forward.
Body-based therapy.
Our body-based therapy uses calm, therapeutic movement and breathwork to help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and rebuild connection between body and mind.
This is not a yoga class — it’s a clinically informed, trauma-sensitive approach that complements psychological or nutritional therapy, helping you restore balance and confidence in your body.
Sessions are delivered by our specialist yoga therapist in Harrogate or online nationwide, offering safe, flexible support for anyone recovering from trauma, anxiety, or eating-related difficulties.
£85 per session - self-funded or employer-funded.
Nutrition and specialist dietetic support.
Our specialist dietitians provide tailored support to help you rebuild a healthy relationship with food. This includes nutritional rehabilitation, meal planning, education, and behaviour change strategies to promote safe, sustainable recovery.
You’ll receive compassionate guidance that aligns with your therapeutic goals and adapts as your recovery progresses.
Assessment & treatment.
Clarity first, then care that fits.
We offer a comprehensive, holistic assessment to understand your unique needs and goals.
After assessment, you’ll receive a shared formulation and personalised treatment plan combining any of the three core pillars.
Assessments typically explore:
Lifestyle and wellbeing factors, including sleep, exercise, stress, and self-care
Relationships and emotional patterns
Physical and psychological health
Significant life experiences and trauma history
Important information
Oakdale’s Adult Eating Difficulties Service provides specialist therapeutic support but does not offer medical monitoring for individuals experiencing significant medical instability or high physical risk associated with eating difficulties.This means we may not be able to support self-funded clients who require ongoing physical health monitoring, medical oversight, or hospital-based care as part of treatment. Where appropriate, we can work collaboratively with GPs or specialist medical teams to help ensure care remains safe and coordinated.
Transparent fees for peace of mind.
All of our eating difficulties services are privately funded. We believe that cost should never be confusing, so our pricing is transparent and explained upfront before you begin.
| Assessment, therapy and packages | Cost |
|---|---|
| Initial assessment | from £250 |
| Therapy sessions | £95 - £125 per session |
| Dietetic sessions | From £110 per session |
| Body-based therapy | £85 per session |
| Bespoke treatment packages | Price on enquiry |
Some clients may be able to use private health insurance or employer wellbeing schemes;
our team can help you check eligibility and provide documentation where needed.
Start your recovery journey today.
You can self-refer or enquire on behalf of someone else. Click below to connect with our team and take the first step toward lasting change.
NHS & commissioned services
Oakdale partners with NHS organisations to provide specialist care packages and waiting list initiatives for eating disorder services.
Got a question?
Visit our FAQ page for more information about the process, costs and what to expect.
Adult Eating Difficulties FAQs.
Commonly asked questions.
Our Adult Eating Difficulties Service supports adults with eating disorders or complex relationships with food, such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, over eating or orthorexia.
No, you can self-refer directly using our online form. If you're already under a GP or specialist service, we can liaise with them to keep your care safe and coordinated.
We'll discuss your goals carefully during assessment. For some people, weight loss isn't appropriate until their relationship with food and body image has stabilised. Your clinician will guide you toward the safest option for your individual situation.
Our Specialist Adult Eating Difficulties Service is available both online and in person from our Harrogate clinic.