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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...
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 —...
Joining the discussion on men and eating disorders for International Men’s Day is Andrew Seed, Orri Psychotherapist and lead of Orri’s Men’s Group for male staff. Below, he discusses how eating disorders can develop in men and woman in relation...
Greta is our Intake Co-ordinator and joined the team in 2021! She and Admissions Manager, Ivana, work closely together to respond to enquiries about treatment and support people throughout their admission into Orri. We sat Greta down to learn more...
Stress can be an uncomfortable feeling. It can overwhelm our minds and bodies, and when we’re in the midst of that experience it can be hard to view situations objectively and respond with compassionate wisdom.In this blog post we look...
To forgive and to let go can be one of the most freeing forms of self-care and a real demonstration of self-compassion and self-love. Yet we know how hard it can be to forgive. Especially when it feels that past...
If you are like us and have too many pumpkins leftover from your Halloween antics, then this warming pumpkin pie recipe is a must-bake for your kitchen! Created by Orri’s Chef, Ben, our seasonal pumpkin pie is great to make...
We are now in the midst of autumn, that time of year when there’s a chill in the air and the leaves change colour. The clocks have gone back, bringing shorter days and a change in mood. Autumn is a...
How can the creative arts support eating disorder recovery? Eve, Orri’s Art Psychotherapist, discusses just that in our latest blog. “Art is not always about pretty things. It’s about who are, what’s happened to us and how our lives are...
Congratulations for securing your place at university! It is a huge achievement, especially during such an uncertain year. University is different from school. The learning is more self-directed, and you are deemed an independent adult, meaning you have much more...
Our latest Guest Blogger shares a poem about her eating disorder, exploring the feelings and emotions surrounding her experience. “I wrote this poem in an attempt to explore and express some of my thoughts and feelings surrounding my eating disorder. ...
As our latest Guest Blogger said, “Recovery is a mindset, and it’s possible to cultivate it wherever you are.” This is a reminder that a big part of recovery involves holding yourself accountable to your goals and taking proactive steps towards...
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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.
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