Contrary to common misconceptions, eating disorders are more than a reaction to societal pressures on women to conform to a fashionable waistline. These pervasive conditions are, in fact, emotional, physical and even spiritual maladies that leave the individual feeling empty, alone and desolate in all aspects of life.

What emerges is that eating disorders are not confined to teenage girls but affect people of different ages, cultures and genders. Disorders can take many forms, from anorexia, bulimia and compulsive over-eating to over-exercising and more.

Anorexia, bulemia, compulsive over-eating and other components of this illness are ways to exert some control over the individual's emotional world.

While the behaviours may differ, the underlying feelings of desperation, powerlessness and suffering are universal. At Imani we firstly deal with the client's destructive behaviour surrounding their illness and then guide them in processing the reasons for this behaviour.

We work through a therapeutic community where individuals are part of a group of people with similar struggles. Through mutual support and shared experience, a healing atmosphere permeates the centre even outside structured therapy sessions.

Our treatment plan comprises of one-on-one counselling, group counselling, meal planning, nutritional guidance, monitored exercise and art therapy.

Read more about our eating disorder treatment programme or Contact Imani Secondary Care for more information