Therapy for eating disorders, disordered eating, weight and body image-related concerns
I combine psychological approaches, CBT-informed work and cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy to help clients understand and change the patterns that keep these difficulties going.
Accepting new clients · Online therapy for English-speaking clients
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Samanta Marc · MSc Psychology · Dip CBH · CBT Counsellor
The psychology of eating is about more than food. It is also about emotions, thoughts, habits, relationships with our bodies, and the patterns that develop around them.
Hi, I’m Samanta, welcome to my practice.
Does this feel familiar?
Perhaps you recognise yourself here.
You may be living with an eating disorder, struggling to recover fully, or caught in cycles of binge eating, emotional eating or restriction. You may feel uncomfortable in your body, preoccupied with food or weight, or find yourself using food to cope with anxiety, overwhelm or difficult emotions.
You may be neurodivergent and notice that sensory needs, routines, impulsivity or emotional regulation affect the way you eat. Or you may simply know that your relationship with food and your body is taking up far more of your life than you want it to. If some of this feels familiar, we may be a good fit to work together.
Areas of support
What we may work on
01
Eating disorders
Support with eating-disorder symptoms and recovery, where psychological therapy is appropriate and within scope.
02
Binge & emotional eating
Understand cycles of binge eating, loss of control, emotional eating and food preoccupation.
03
Disordered eating
Work with restrictive, chaotic or distressing eating patterns, including concerns without a formal diagnosis.
04
Weight & body image
Support for distress, fear, shame or preoccupation related to weight, shape and body image.
05
Food, emotions & habits
Explore the thoughts, emotions and habits that shape your relationship with food.
06
Neurodiversity & eating
Explore how sensory needs, routines, impulsivity or emotional regulation may shape your relationship with food.
About Samanta
Psychology, eating behaviour and cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy
I’m Samanta Marc, an MSc Psychology professional and Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist working primarily with eating disorders, binge eating, disordered eating, and weight- and body image-related concerns.
My work brings together psychological training, CBT-informed approaches, cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy and specialist training in eating disorders and eating behaviour. My own lived experience informs my understanding and sits alongside professional training and psychological practice.
Qualifications & specialist training
Professional development
Currently undertaking postgraduate training in CBT psychotherapy at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences.
Professional memberships
British Psychological Society (BPS)
International Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (ICIP)
How we work together
01 · FREE INTRODUCTORY CALL
A short conversation about what is happening, what you are looking for, and whether working together feels appropriate.
02 · ASSESSMENT & UNDERSTANDING THE PATTERN
We explore your current difficulties, relevant background, goals, and the thoughts, emotions, behaviours and situations that may be keeping the pattern going. This forms the basis of an individualised psychological formulation.
03 · INDIVIDUALISED THERAPY
We work with the patterns identified using appropriate CBT-informed psychological strategies. Cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy can be integrated where it fits your formulation, needs and goals.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with diagnosed eating disorders?
Eating disorders are an important area of my practice. Suitability depends on your individual presentation and the level of medical or psychological support required. Some situations need medical monitoring or multidisciplinary care.
Do you only work with people who want to lose weight?
No. I work with eating disorders, disordered eating, binge eating, weight-related concerns and body image. Weight loss is not assumed to be the goal.
What is cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy?
It combines CBT-informed psychological approaches with hypnotherapy as an adjunctive tool within the wider therapeutic process.
Is hypnotherapy like stage hypnosis?
No. Therapeutic hypnotherapy is a collaborative process. You remain aware and involved throughout the session.
How many sessions will I need?
There is no fixed number. The length of therapy depends on the difficulty, your goals and the formulation.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. English-language therapy is offered online.
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes, I am accepting new clients.
Can I work with you if I already see another health professional?
This can sometimes be appropriate. Coordination with another health professional may be useful where relevant, and we can discuss this together.
Contact
Have questions? Let’s connect
Send an enquiry using the form below, or email info@hypnocode.eu.
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