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Sam joined our team of Eating Disorder Associates 8 months ago and brings with him a passion for advocating for men to access eating disorder treatment. We sat him down to learn more about what drives him in his role...
Isobel is Orri’s Lead Eating Disorder Associate. She manages a team of passionate Eating Disorder Associates who come alongside our clients during their days in treatment at Orri. Working in the eating disorder sector is both rewarding and challenging at...
Our understanding of what a ‘normal’ portion is can get skewed when we’re living with an eating disorder. It can be incredibly anxiety-provoking navigating that alone and having to portion a meal for yourself that supports recovery. Zuzanna, our Dietetic...
Nia is an Eating Disorder Associate at Orri (and our resident poet!). To inspire you in recovery today, she has written a poem on the experience of growth in life and eating disorder recovery. It lies in the uneasiness The...
Nia is one of our Eating Disorder Associates. Here she shares a poem she wrote for International Women’s Day. I am a white cis-gendered woman with many more privileges than most I’m not deemed ‘other’// like trans-women or single mothers...
Our community member has launched a petition against calorie labelling on restaurant menus and bravely shares what has driven her to speak out about her cause. I was 12 years old when I first downloaded a calorie counting app. My...
For University Mental Health Day, we spoke with the executive and a member of Durham University Beat Society, for their thoughts on how to support students’ mental health at university. “Adapt your online experience” I realised that when I’m more...
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) What foods are best for PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a relatively common condition affecting many...
Orri attended the London Eating Disorders Conference 2022, taking part in the conversation and movement to ‘improving access to care and treatment flexibility in a challenging world’. LEDC 22 this year was held at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster....
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...
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...
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...
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Further support
Looking for more ways to engage with the eating disorder community? Discover more helpful resources designed to support you on your journey to recovery, such as our charity partner, Beat, and other accessible resources.
We also host a range of workshops and events, where connections, education, and healing align. We’re with you every step of the way.