Jess is a Counselling Psychologist with a longstanding interest in body image concerns and eating distress, and has been working within the field of eating disorders for more than ten years. She currently works in private practice with clients experiencing these issues.
In her clinical practice, Jess prioritises a relational approach and a pluralistic stance, and aims to always work in identity-affirming and anti-oppressive ways. She is also a qualified supervisor.
Jess values ongoing professional development, from varying sources of education, and is excited to help contribute to learning resources for eating disorders practitioners via her role within iaedp. She enjoys collaboration with others and is pleased to be co-chairing the UK chapter with her colleague Rachel.
Registered Nutritionist
Eating Disorder Specialist
Rachel is a Registered Nutritionist with a first-class honours degree in Nutritional Therapy, alongside comprehensive training in eating disorder care. She is the founder of Food & Body Peace Clinic, a specialist private practice supporting individuals with eating disorders and body image concerns. She has over ten years of experience working with individuals with a wide range of eating concerns.
Her work integrates nutritional, behavioural and psychological approaches to provide personalised, compassionate and inclusive support that respects diverse identities and needs. Rachel also brings lived experience of eating disorder recovery, offering additional depth of understanding and connection in her work.
As co-chair of the iaedp UK chapter, she aims to support training and connection within the field.
Director of International Affairs
Los trastornos de la conducta alimentaria constituyen condiciones complejas y multifactoriales que impactan significativamente la salud física y mental de quienes los padecen. El objetivo de esta presentación es proporcionar a los participantes una comprensión clara y práctica de los principales trastornos de la conducta...