I'm considering getting therapy to help me get in control of my emotional eating and I was wondering if anyone else has done this and if there's do's and don'ts that you'd recommend when looking for someone?
Few things...
- I've only recently realised I am an emotional eater as I didn't consider boredom an emotion and that's when I do it most. I know how incredibly stupid that is.
- I feel like I'm very well informed on nutrition already, I know what I should be doing and what I shouldn't, I'm a good cook, and make good meals, I just don't seem to be able to control myself in the moment and when it comes to snacking.
- While I'm open to getting to the route of the problem, I don't feel like I need invasive therapy ie unpicking trauma etc, what I really want is helpful advice that will help me change my views on eating.
- I really don't want someone who will lean their head to the side, nod and sympathise, I want someone who's practical and straight-forward. I completely get that head-to-the-side, kind and gentle therapy is effective for a lot of people, I just don't think it would suit me.
- About 15 years ago I had CBT for anxiety and really responded well to it because it was practical. I'd go as far as to say it was life-changing. I'm desperately hoping this could be as impactful.
Has anyone else done this? What qualifications did you look for? Is in-person better than online? Was it effective?
Please do share your experiences!