While the physiological and psychological effects of stress are widely recognised, its relationship with eating disorders is complex, significant, and often under-discussed in clinical settings.
team blogs
Eating Disorders: The Hidden Epidemic
Guest blog by Hope Virgo, Author, Founder of DumpTheScales and Secretariat for the APPG for eating disorders
New service – young person’s pathway.
After 6 years of working with people who are aged 16 and over, we have opened a young person’s pathway.
‘New Year, New Body’
How Body-Focused Resolutions & New Year narratives impact the ED community & what we can do to help.
Meet the Clinical Administrator: Sofia Barrett
Sofia is Orri’s Clinical Administrator. She ensures the team is organised and that diaries are updated, to support clients in treatment. She discusses more about her administrative role in this blog.
Meet our Lead Psychological Therapist: Dr Joanna Silver
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...
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...
Orri Psychotherapist and Men’s Group for Staff: International Men’s Day
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 to a patriarchal...
Meet the therapist: Lauren Aron
Lauren is a Psychotherapist and joined the team in January this year. We’ve asked her about her approach and role within Orri. How long have you been a clinician for and what were you doing before Orri? I have been a clinician for 6 years and before...
Dr Sara Morando, Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr Sara Morando is a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry, with more than 10 years of NHS experience. She has worked for 16 years across a variety of settings, including inpatient wards, community mental health teams, specialist eating disorder...
Meet the Eating Disorder Associate: Alice Pegram
Alice is one of Orri’s Eating Disorder Associates (EDAs) and has been part of the team since Orri reopened its face-to-face service this September. We sat her down to learn more about her role and interest in treating eating disorders… How long have you been an Eating...