Dr Joanna Silver is Orri’s Lead Psychological Therapist and joins the Orri team with an abundance of knowledge and passion for eating disorders. Can you take a moment to introduce yourself? I am a Counselling Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care...
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Meet the Dramatherapist: Stephanie Coombes
Stephanie is Orri’s Dramatherapist and IFS Therapist. We sat her down to learn more about her role and approach, and her passion for working with those recovering from eating disorders. How long have you been a clinician for and what were you doing before Orri? I have...
Dr Paul Robinson shares his response to our ‘outstanding’ CQC rating
Dr Paul Robinson is Orri’s Director of Research and Development and is a lead Psychiatrist in the treatment of eating disorders. Having been part of the team since day one, he shares his response to our ‘outstanding’ CQC rating. Having been associated with Orri from...
We’ve been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Orri as ‘outstanding’ following its first full inspection. As well as the overall ‘outstanding’ rating, Orri was recognised as ‘outstanding’ in each of the CQC’s five key lines of enquiry – safe, effective, caring,...
Eating Disorders and the Black Community
Orri’s Specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian, Beth, explores eating disorder stereotypes and stigma faced by the Black community, and shares recommendations for challenging the white narrative. Eating disorders and the black community When we think about the...
Our dietetics team answers your questions
Each week, over on Instagram, we ask our follower community to share their questions for our dietetics team. Here are their most recent answers… 1) How can I stop counting calories? We know just how hard it can be to give up the behaviour of counting calories....
3 things we ask you in an assessment
It is a brave and courageous decision to reach out for help with an eating disorder, and there can be a lot of unknowns and anxieties surrounding the assessment. Here’s how we approach meeting clients for the first time. We know that it’s a brave and courageous...
Being intentional in recovery
Our theme for January is Being Intentional. But what does that mean for eating disorder recovery, and what’s the best way to set intentions? We explore below. Recovery from an eating disorder does not happen overnight, nor is it a linear journey. Often, we start...
Recovering at Christmas Webinar
We recently hosted a free webinar about keeping your recovery on track over the festive period. Below is a recap of what we discussed, and you’ll find a recording of the webinar at the bottom of the page. Our specialist panel, Kerrie, CEO & Founder, Max, Service...
Meet the Eating Disorder and Research Associate: Hannah Hickinbotham
Hannah is an Eating Disorder and Research Associate here at Orri. As well as supporting the clients attending our online programme, she also works closely with Dr Paul Robinson, our Director of Research & Development, to collect outcome data and ensure our service...
Meet the Online Clinical Manager: Jacqui Finnigan
Jacqui is Orri’s Online Clinical Manager and oversees every single online client and staff member to ensure the smooth running of our online service. Having worked in eating disorder treatment for 15 years, she brings with her a wealth of experience and passion in...
The best way to celebrate men is to take their mental health seriously – Guest Blogger
Dr Chuks, a specialist eating disorder doctor, shares his thoughts for International Men’s Day. Last week’s COP26 was a good starting point. It was by no means conclusive in addressing the phenomenal environmental concerns that we are faced with — but it was a good...