Eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder, often begin during adolescence and affect both men and women. In today’s digital age, where self-worth is often tied to social media validation, many individuals struggle with distorted body image and unhealthy relationships with food.

At the core of most eating disorders lies a deep sense of not feeling “good enough.” Clients may engage in food restriction, obsessive exercise, purging (through vomiting or laxatives), or bingeing. They often experience shame, low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression, alongside a distorted perception of their body. In severe cases, these behaviors can lead to serious health complications and may require hospitalization.

How Therapy Helps

As a psychologist, I focus on treating not just the symptoms, but the underlying emotional and cognitive patterns that fuel disordered eating.

Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based approaches, therapy helps clients:

● Rebuild a healthier relationship with food and body image

● Challenge and reframe negative, self-critical thoughts

● Use food journals and cost-benefit analysis to reinforce progress

● Develop self-compassion and emotional resilience

● Reduce relapse risk through long-term coping strategies

Clients are guided to adopt realistic, self-accepting perspectives and work toward recovery, one step at a time.

Support for Lasting Recovery

Therapy is not just about weight or food—it’s about reclaiming control, restoring self-worth, and helping individuals live without shame, guilt, or fear around their body and eating patterns. Empowering young clients to let go of self-judgment allows them to build confidence and look ahead with hope.

I’m Shrradha Sidhwani, a certified psychologist in Mumbai with over 20 years of experience in treating eating disorders, depression, and body image concerns.

📞 Call: +91-9920812638 🌐 Email: shrradhasidhwani.office@gmail.com

Online sessions available for clients across India and internationally.