eating disorder Counselling in Kent & Online
Reconnecting You with Your Body, Mind, and Self
I’m Sian Carpenter, an experienced eating disorder counsellor based in Deal, Kent, offering specialist counselling for eating disorder struggles and compulsive food habits, both face-to-face in Kent and online across the UK.
Eating disorder counselling offers a safe, supportive space to explore your relationship with food, body image, and self.
Types of Eating Disorders I work with
Anorexia nervosa
Difficulty with food intake, restricting or starvation. Fear of weight gain and distorted body image.
Bulimia nervosa
Cycles of binge eating, purging or other compensatory behaviours.
Binge eating disorder (BED)
Episodes of eating that feel difficult to control, often linked to emotional distress.
Orthorexia
An intense focus on 'healthy' or 'pure' eating, which can become restrictive.
Pica
Eating or craving non-edible materials such as earth, ice or materials.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Avoiding or restricting foods, often linked to sensory needs or low interest in food.
Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders (OSFED)
Eating difficulties that cause distress but may not fit another specific diagnosis.
My experience supporting people with eating disorders comes from a combination of clinical practice, academic knowledge and specialist training.
I have worked within a residential eating disorder clinic, supporting clients through daily counselling sessions, meal support and creative therapeutic work where we explored food habits, body image, self-esteem and the thoughts and emotions that can sit beneath eating difficulties. My approach recognises the importance of understanding the connection between mind and body, helping people explore their relationship with food and themselves with greater awareness and compassion.
Alongside my clinical work, I have continued to develop my knowledge through specialist qualifications and further training with eating disorder organisations such as Beat and the NHS. This helps me to offer informed support, grounded in evidence-based theory.
My understanding is also personal. Having supported a loved one through an eating disorder, I understand the impact these difficulties can have not only on the individual, but also on the people who care about them. It has strengthened my belief that recovery deserves patience, understanding and support that sees the whole person, not just their relationship with food.
My Experience in eating disorder recovery
"Working creatively with Sian helped me to understand the thoughts & feelings behind my relationship with food, and express things I couldn't put into words"
Client, Sophie
