Bulimia Therapy
Expert treatment for recovery.
Hello. Welcome to Orri.
We are the UK’s leading specialist private eating disorder clinic. With our vision of ‘recovery for all’ we provide expert, evidence-based treatment and deliver outstanding outcomes with kindness at the core.
Bulimia nervosa, commonly known as bulimia, can be an incredibly distressing illness to live with. People with this diagnosis often experience an overwhelming preoccupation with body weight and shape, leading to cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviours like purging. This disorder can severely disrupt relationships, work, and studies, causing significant emotional and physical distress.
While it may feel impossible to imagine a life without bingeing and/or purging, bulimia is treatable and recovery is possible.
We’re here to walk with you every step of the way.
Understand the root causes
Heal your relationship to food
Unify mind and body
Find freedom in recovery
Get help today
This might be your first time reaching out for eating disorder treatment, or, you might feel like you’ve had lots of support before. Wherever you find yourself, we’ll meet you there.
Our treatment is rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
We are proud to be the only specialist eating disorder clinic in the UK rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
What is bulimia?
Bulimia is an eating disorder characterised by cycles of binge eating, where individuals consume large quantities of food, followed by efforts to purge the food or calories from their system. This purging can take various forms, including self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, fasting, or the use of laxatives and diuretics.
However, bulimia, like other eating disorders, is not solely about food or eating habits. It often stems from complex emotional issues that drive individuals to use food and purging as a way to cope with underlying distress or feelings of inadequacy. The disorder reflects a deeper struggle with self-image, control, and emotional regulation.
While there is no single way that bulimia manifests, there are common characteristics and behavioural patterns that aid in its diagnosis. Understanding these patterns is crucial in recognising and addressing the disorder.
Do any of these symptoms sound familiar?
Eating uncontrollably (bingeing) and/or fear of eating uncontrollably
Purging, through vomiting or exercise
Secretive eating and isolation
Social erraticism - sometimes withdrawn, sometimes seeking approval
Alcohol and/or drug abuse
Perfectionism
Low self-esteem
Preoccupation with body image and body weight or size
Acts of self-harm
Co-occurring conditions, such as depression and anxiety
“Orri is truly the most special place if you are seeking recovery from an eating disorder. It is the most compassionate approach I have come across.”
– Alumni Client
Treatment for bulimia
At Orri, we believe that effective treatment for bulimia requires a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach delivered by experts in the field. Our dedicated team, consisting of psychotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, somatic therapists, nursing staff, and psychiatrists, collaborates to provide a whole-person approach that fosters long-term recovery.
Central to our approach is the interruption of bulimia behaviours, a critical step in breaking the cycle of bingeing and purging. However, we go beyond symptom management by deeply exploring the underlying emotional and psychological causes, as well as the environmental factors that may maintain the eating disorder. This thorough understanding allows us to create a tailored path to healing that addresses all aspects of your experience.
We also recognise the pivotal role that families and carers play in the recovery process. To support this, we offer specialist services and guidance tailored to the role of supporting someone in recovery. Our goal is to empower both individuals and their support networks, paving the way for sustainable recovery.
Your journey with Orri.
Recover in person, online, or with a blend of both.
Day Treatment
An intensive programme of treatment where clients work side-by-side with expert clinicians as part of a recovery community.
Outpatient Services
Outpatient Services are specialist individual therapy sessions with expert clinicians built into personalised and flexible plans.
Your own team of specialists
Our multi-disciplinary experts have spent their careers working alongside individuals and families to make recovery possible.
How it works
Our assessment is an in-depth appointment inviting you to reflect on your experience and understand what will be the best next step for your recovery.
This session involves an thorough consultation with our specialist team who hold a deep understanding and genuine commitment to identifying the support you need.
Step 1
Reach out
Call us or fill out the contact form on this page. One of our admissions specialists will then be in touch to discuss how our treatment can help you.
Step 2
Assessment
We will organise a virtual intake assessment where you will meet one of our specialist team members to discuss your experience in depth.
Step 3
Start your sessions
Following your assessment, we’ll discuss our recommendations for your recovery. We’ll agree a start date and get everything aligned for your first session.
Respect, kindness and compassion
You may be unsure whether you have anorexia, but you are aware that there’s something not quite right about your relationship to food, eating and your body.
Whatever your situation, we know how hard it is to admit you’re struggling, and there’s likely a big part of you that doesn’t want to reach out for fear of what treatment will entail.
So, be proud of taking this first step.
The only CQC-rated ‘Outstanding’ specialist eating disorder service in the UK
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England.
In our first full inspection in 2021, Orri was rated ‘Outstanding’ overall, as well as recognised as ‘Outstanding’ in all of the CQC’s five key lines of enquiry: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led.
This means Orri is “performing exceptionally well” to meet the needs of our clients, and this rating puts Orri in the top 1% of all health and social care services in England.
Read the report here.